99Application for approval of implementation plan

99 Application for approval of implementation plan

(1) A national broadcaster must apply to the Minister for approval of an implementation plan relating to the conversion of a national television broadcasting service (other than a multi‑channelled national television broadcasting service).

(2) The national broadcaster must apply using the approved application form, and prepare the implementation plan in the approved form.

Note See section 96 of this Scheme.

(a) strict compliance with the approved application form and the approved form of the implementation plan is required; and

(b) section 25C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 does not apply to
the approved application form and the approved form of the implementation plan.

Note Section 25C of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 explains a general presumption that where a person must use a prescribed form it is sufficient to comply substantially with the prescribed form.