11Approval and commencement of strategic plans

11 Approval and commencement of strategic plans

(1) A strategic plan prepared under section 10:

(a) must be submitted to the Minister for approval not less than 3 months (or such lesser period as the Minister in special circumstances allows) before the day of commencement of the period to which the strategic plan relates; and

(b) is to come into force on the later of:

(i) the day on which it is approved by the Minister; or

(ii) the day of commencement of the period to which it relates.

(2) Before approving a strategic plan, the Minister is to consult with the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Representatives.