17Disputes about operation of Act

17 Disputes about operation of Act

17 Disputes about operation of Act

(1) If there is a dispute between a public office and the Authority or Museums of History NSW about the operation of this Act as it relates to a function conferred on the Authority or Museums of History NSW, either party may request a review of the matter by—

(a) the Ministers responsible for each party, or

(b) if the same Minister is responsible for both parties—the Minister responsible for both parties.

(2) The parties must make a reasonable effort to resolve the dispute before requesting a review.

(3) A decision of the Authority to permit or not to permit, or to approve a practice or procedure involving, an act referred to in section 21(1) may not be reviewed.

(4) If the dispute is not resolved by the responsible Minister or Ministers, it must be referred to—

(a) the Premier, or

(b) another Minister designated by the Premier in a particular case.

(5) Both parties must comply with a direction given by the Premier or the designated Minister to resolve the dispute.

s 17: Subst 2022 No 42, Sch 4[11].