32Change of name of Local Aboriginal Land Council area

32 Change of name of Local Aboriginal Land Council area

32 Change of name of Local Aboriginal Land Council area

(1) A Local Aboriginal Land Council may apply to the Registrar for an order under section 87(1)(a) of the Act.

(2) An application must be made in writing and specify the proposed new name.

(3) On receipt of an application, the Registrar must cause a notice containing particulars of the proposal to be sent to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council.

(4) The Registrar must make a recommendation to the Minister concerning an application after—

(a) allowing a reasonable period for submissions to be made in relation to the matter by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council, and

(b) considering any submissions and any other matter the Registrar thinks fit.

(5) On receiving the recommendation of the Registrar, the Minister may make an order under section 87(1)(a) of the Act or refuse to make an order.

(6) The Registrar must serve notice of the Minister’s determination on the applicant.