70Minister’s powers

#### 70 Minister’s powers (1) Subject to subsection (2), on receipt of the draft variation submitted for approval, the Minister shall, after such consultation, if any, as the Minister thinks necessary: (a) approve the draft variation without alteration; or (b) refer the draft variation to the Authority with either or both of the following: (i) directions to conduct further consultations; (ii) suggested alterations. (2) If the Authority reports under section 69 that the Territory planning authority objects to any aspect of the draft variation, the Minister shall not act under subsection (1) except after consultation with the Executive.