Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00533:clause:3_203ae
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00533
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 203AE
Character Range: 411981–413019

203AE  Extension of areas

  The Commonwealth Minister may, by written instrument, extend the area for which a body is the representative body by adding adjoining land or waters to the area if:
 (a) there is no representative body for the adjoining land or waters; and
 (b) the Commonwealth Minister considers that the adjoining land or waters are not of such significance that invitations should be made under section 203A in respect of them; and
 (c) the Commonwealth Minister is satisfied that the body will satisfactorily represent persons who hold or may hold native title in the adjoining land or waters; and
 (d) the Commonwealth Minister is satisfied that the body will be able to consult effectively with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders living in the area of the adjoining land or waters; and
 (e) the Commonwealth Minister is satisfied that the body will satisfactorily perform its functions in relation to the adjoining land or waters; and
 (f) the body has agreed to the adjoining land or waters being added.