58Variation of consents

58 Variation of consents

(1) The Commission may vary a consent given under subsection 57(1), on request by the person to whom the consent was given. (2) If the Commission makes a variation, the variation must be: (a) in accordance with the request; or (b) if not in accordance with the request—not less favourable than the consent to which the request relates. (3) Before making a variation, the Commission: (a) must consult the designated company; and (b) must take into account the matters included in any guidelines issued under subsection 57(3E). (4) Paragraph (3)(a) does not apply to a variation if, in the opinion of the Commission, the variation is of a minor nature. (5) Without limiting subsection (4), a variation is taken to be of a minor nature if: (a) it relates only to the tonnage of wheat to be exported; and (b) it varies that tonnage by not more than 500 tonnes. (6) If the Commission makes a variation to which subsection (4) applies, the Commission must inform the designated company of that variation as soon as practicable. (7) A consent cannot be varied otherwise than in accordance with this section.