15Notices about varying applications

15 Notices about varying applications

Application of this section (1) This section applies if an application is made under section 312 or 312A of the Act. Notices about varying application (2) If, on considering the application, the responsible Commonwealth Minister: (a) is not satisfied as mentioned in subparagraph 312(11)(b)(i) or 312A(11)(b)(i) of the Act (as applicable); but (b) reasonably believes that the applicant could vary the application to so satisfy the responsible Commonwealth Minister; the responsible Commonwealth Minister must, by written notice given to the applicant: (c) inform the applicant that the responsible Commonwealth Minister is not so satisfied and of the reasons for not being so satisfied; and (d) give the applicant an opportunity to vary the application. (3) If the application is varied, a reference in subsection (2) to the application includes a reference to the application as varied.

Note: For variation of applications, see subsections 312(7) to (10) and 312A(7) to (10) of the Act.

(4) If the Minister gives a notice under subsection (2) in relation to an application, the Minister is not required to consider the application further until the applicant has varied the application.