254APublic officials to expedite projects

254A Public officials to expedite projects

(1) If the Planning Minister, Secretary or a public entity Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) is required to do any act for the purposes of this Act, including making any decision or forming any opinion, that act must be done as expeditiously as is reasonably practicable, in any event within the time limits prescribed or any extension of those time limits allowed by or under this Act.

(2) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Premier, may by Order published in the Government Gazette require a Minister, Department Head, Administrative Office Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) or a public entity Head (within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004) to carry out their function under this Act within a time specified in the Order, and that person must comply with the requirement.

(3) A requirement under subsection (2) cannot vary any time prescribed by or under an Act.