Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00533:clause:5_33
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00533
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 33
Character Range: 607831–608856

33  Meaning of application is being processed

(1) An application is being processed if:
 (a) the application has been given to the Native Title Registrar under subsection 61(1) of the old Act; and
 (b) the application is still being reviewed by the Registrar (see subitem (2)) or a presidential member (see subitem (3)).

(2) An application is being reviewed by the Registrar if:
 (a) the Registrar has not yet completed consideration of the application; or
 (b) the Registrar has completed consideration of the application and:
 (i) has formed an opinion mentioned in paragraph 63(1)(a) or (1)(b) or subsection 64(1) of the old Act; but
 (ii) has not referred the application to a presidential member under subsection 63(2) or 64(1) of the old Act.

(3) An application is being reviewed by a presidential member if:
 (a) the Registrar has referred the application to a presidential member under subsection 63(2) or 64(1) of the old Act; and
 (b) the presidential member has not completed consideration of the application.