Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988
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15 Public consultation
(1) After preparing the draft Plan, the Authority shall: (a) submit a copy to the Territory planning authority; (b) by notice published in the Commonwealth Gazette and in the principal daily newspaper published and circulated in the Territory: (i) state that the draft Plan has been prepared, and that copies will be available for public inspection at the places and times, and during the period, specified in the notice; and (ii) invite interested persons to make written representations about the draft Plan within a reasonable period specified in the notice and specify the address to which the representations may be forwarded; and (c) make the draft Plan available for inspection accordingly. (2) The Authority shall: (a) consult with the Territory planning authority about the draft Plan and have regard to any views expressed by it; and (b) have regard to any representations made by the public; and, if it thinks fit, may alter the draft Plan.