51A  Consultation—declaration
  • (1)

    Before making a declaration under section 51 that specifies an entity as the responsible entity for an asset, the Minister must give the entity a notice:

    • (a)

      setting out the proposed declaration; and

    • (b)

      inviting the entity to make submissions to the Minister about the proposed declaration within:

      • (i)

        28 days after the notice is given; or

      • (ii)

        if a shorter period is specified in the notice—that shorter period.

  • (2)

    The Minister must consider any submissions received within:

    • (a)

      the 28‑day period mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(i); or

    • (b)

      if a shorter period is specified in the notice—that shorter period.

  • (3)

    The Minister must not specify a shorter period in the notice unless the Minister is satisfied that the shorter period is necessary due to urgent circumstances.

  • (4)

    The notice must set out the reasons for making the declaration, unless the Minister is satisfied that doing so would be prejudicial to security.