10FJCertain matters to occur before Minister makes a declaration

10FJ Certain matters to occur before Minister makes a declaration

(1) The Minister must not make a declaration under section 10FI in relation to a hostel unless: (a) a Hostel Standards Review Panel has been established for the State or Territory in which the hostel is situated; and (b) any requirements of the Orders have been complied with; and (c) if the approved operator of the hostel has applied, under the Orders, to the Panel for a review under section 10FE of the performance of the hostel—the Minister has considered the Panel’s report on the hostel’s performance. (2) In this section, a reference to Territory is a reference to the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory.