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716 Directions to NOPSEMA
S. 716(1) amended by No. 74/2012 s. 32(2).
(1) The Minister may request the Commonwealth Minister to give a direction to NOPSEMA that relates wholly or principally to NOPSEMA's operations in the offshore area.
(2) The Commonwealth Minister must use his or her best endeavours to make a decision on the request within 30 days after receiving the request.
(3) If the Commonwealth Minister refuses the request, the Commonwealth Minister must give the Minister a written statement setting out the reasons for the refusal.
S. 717 (Heading) amended by No. 74/2012 s. 33(1).