Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00086:clause:3_21a:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00086
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 21A (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 114661–115587

provisions.

Consultation
 (6) Before giving or varying a direction under subsection (1), the Minister must:
 (a) make a copy of the draft direction or variation available on the Minister's website; and
 (b) publish a notice on the Minister's website:
 (i) stating that the Minister has prepared the draft; and
 (ii) inviting interested persons to give written comments about the draft to the Minister within the period specified in the notice.
 (7) Subject to subsection (8), the period specified in the notice must run for at least 30 days after the publication of the notice.
 (8) The period specified in the notice may be shorter than 30 days if the Minister is satisfied that the shorter period is necessary due to urgent circumstances.
 (9) If interested persons have given comments in accordance with a notice under subsection (6), the Minister must have due regard to those comments in giving or varying the direction.