52Notification of alteration of objects

#### 52 Notification of alteration of objects (1) The public officer of an Incorporated Aboriginal Association shall, within 6 weeks after the making of an alteration of the objects of the Association, file with the Registrar a copy of the alteration. Penalty: $50. (1A) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code. (2) The Registrar shall consider an alteration filed under subsection (1) and shall: (a) if the Registrar is satisfied that it is proper so to do, approve the alteration; or (b) if the Registrar is not so satisfied, refuse to approve the alteration and inform the Association, in writing, of his or her refusal and of the reasons for that refusal. (2A) Where the Registrar refuses to approve an alteration filed under subsection (1), the relevant Association may request the Minister to approve the alteration. (2B) Where the Minister, having regard to the matters specified in paragraphs (2)(a) and (b), is satisfied that the request should be complied with, the Minister shall approve the alteration. (2C) Where the Minister is not satisfied that the request should be complied with, the Minister shall refuse to approve the alteration and shall notify the Association, in writing accordingly. (3) An alteration referred to in subsection (1) does not take effect unless and until approved by the Registrar under subsection (2) or by the Minister under subsection (2B).