Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009
130Referral of objections to VCAT
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130 Referral of objections to VCAT
(1) A person or body that makes an objection under section 24MD(6B)(d) of the Native Title Act to a proposed compulsory acquisition of native title rights and interests may request the project authority to refer the objection to VCAT.
(2) A request under subsection (1) must be made within 5 months after notification under section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act of the proposed compulsory acquisition.
(3) If a request is made, the project authority must refer the objection to VCAT unless the project authority decides not to proceed with the compulsory acquisition.
(4) The project authority is a party to a proceeding in VCAT in respect of an objection.