31Minister to approve plans

31 Minister to approve plans

(1) The Trust must submit a draft plan, together with a written report on: (a) its consultations under sections 29 and 30; and (b) consultations (if any) with advisory committees established under Part 8; to the Minister (the Commonwealth Minister). (2) Before considering the draft plan, the Commonwealth Minister must: (a) provide a copy of it, together with any relevant material, to a relevant Minister (the State Minister) of New South Wales; and (b) invite the State Minister to provide comments on the draft plan within 2 months. (3) In considering the draft plan, the Minister must take into account any comments or alterations suggested, within the 2 months, by the State Minister. (4) The Commonwealth Minister may: (a) approve the draft plan without alteration; or (b) refer the draft plan to the Trust with either or both of the following: (i) directions to conduct a public hearing or any other consultations; (ii) suggested alterations; or (c) reject the draft plan, giving reasons.