Planning Act 1999
12Amendment of planning scheme on Minister's initiative
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12 Amendment of planning scheme on Minister's initiative (1) The Minister may decide to amend a planning scheme on his or her own initiative as the Minister sees fit. (2) If the Minister is satisfied the proposed amendment is within a declared class of amendments or is not so significant as to require exhibition, the Minister may: (a) amend the planning scheme without taking any further action under Division 3, 4 or 5; (b) give notice of the amendment in accordance with section 28; and (c) provide reasons for the amendment in accordance with section 29. (3) In any other circumstances, Divisions 3, 4 and 5 apply in relation to the proposed amendment.