63Responsible entities to report on implementation of the Great Ocean Road strategic framework plan

63 Responsible entities to report on implementation of the Great Ocean Road strategic framework plan

(1) A responsible entity must prepare a report about the implementation of the approved Great Ocean Road strategic framework plan.

(2) A report under subsection (1) must address the responsible entity's implementation of the plan—

(a) during—

(i) the year beginning on the date on which the plan comes into operation; and

(ii) each subsequent year beginning on the anniversary of the date on which the plan came into operation; or

(b) if the Minister has specified another period under subsection (4), during that period.

(3) A responsible entity must provide a report to the Department Head—

(a) within 3 months after the end of each year or other period referred to in subsection (2); or

(b) if the Minister has specified a date under subsection (4), by that date.

(4) The Minister, by instrument, may specify either or both of the following—

(a) a period of 5 years or less that a report must cover for the purposes of subsection (2)(b);

(b) a date by which a report must be provided under subsection (3)(b).

(5) If the Minister specifies a period or date under subsection (4), the specification must apply to all responsible entities.

(6) If the Minister specifies a period or date under subsection (4), the Minister must—

(a) notify, in writing, each responsible entity of the period or date (as the case requires); and

(b) publish notice of that period or date (as the case requires) in the Government Gazette.

S. 64 (Heading) amended by No. 47/2025 s. 43(1).