74Public consultation

74 Public consultation

(1) After preparing a draft variation, the Territory planning authority shall: (a) submit a copy to the National Capital Authority; (b) by notice published in the Territory Gazette and in the principal daily newspaper published and circulated in the Territory: (i) state that the draft variation 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 variation within a reasonable period specified in the notice and specify the address to which the representations may be forwarded; and (c) make the draft variation available for inspection accordingly. (2) The Territory planning authority shall: (a) consult with the National Capital Authority about the draft variation and have regard to any views expressed by the last‑mentioned Authority; and (b) have regard to any representations made by the public; and, if it thinks fit, may alter the draft variation.