These Regulations implement the Land Administration Act 1997.The Regulations provide for the delegation under section 9(1) of powers conferred or duties imposed by the Act to convey or transfer the fee simple in Crown land.

These Regulations implement the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 by defining powers of the Minister which may determine to what protected areas the public or any person be admitted and the conditions upon which admittance shall be allowed; and may restrict the access to any protected area.The Regulations further provide for offences and penalties, activities requiring written consent of the Minister, etc.