Statewide Treaty Act 2025
84Minister may request First Peoples' Assembly give information or advice
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84 Minister may request First Peoples' Assembly give information or advice
(1) A Minister may request, in writing, the First Peoples' Assembly to provide information or advice about its understanding of—
(a) the views of First Peoples on any matter specified in the request; or
(b) how any matter specified in the request affects First Peoples.
(2) Within 60 days after receiving the request, unless a longer period is agreed to by the Minister, the First Peoples' Assembly must—
(a) if the First Peoples' Assembly decides to provide the information or advice, provide that information or advice; or
(b) notify the Minister that the First Peoples' Assembly declines to provide information or advice.
(3) The First Peoples' Assembly may provide the information or advice in writing or any other form determined appropriate by the First Peoples' Assembly.