16Objections, submissions and responses

16 Objections, submissions and responses (1) As soon as practicable after the end of the period stated under section 15(4), the Minister must give the applicant: (a) a copy of each objection and submission given to the Minister under section 15; and (b) a notice stating the applicant's right to respond to any of the objections or submissions within 21 days after the date of the notice. (2) If the applicant wishes to respond to an objection or submission, the applicant must give the Minister, and the person who made the objection or submission, a written response within the period stated under subsection (1)(b).