27CConsultation and approval requirements for public access area declaration

27C Consultation and approval requirements for public access area declaration

(1) The Corporation must consult with the Minister in writing—

(a) before a public access area declaration is made; or

(b) to seek the Minister's approval before a public access area declaration is revoked or varied.

(2) For the purposes of section 27B, the Minister may approve the revocation or variation of a public access area declaration.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1) or (2), the Minister may request that the Corporation provide reasons for a public access area declaration or a revocation or variation of a public access area declaration.

S. 27CA inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 6.

27CA Minister may direct Corporation to make public access area declaration

(1) If the Corporation does not make a public access area declaration within one month after a declaration under section 27 of a declared area is made, the Minister may—

(a) request that the Corporation provide the reasons no public access area declaration was made; and

(b) direct the Corporation to make a public access area declaration.

(2) Before giving a direction under subsection (1)(b), the Minister must have regard to—

(a) the operational requirements of the Formula One event in respect of which the declared area will be in force; and

(b) safety considerations related to the event.

S. 27D inserted by No. 39/2025 s. 6.