Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts Australian Capital Territory Repealed ActsThis legislation has been repealed.
(1) The Minister may, on application by the commissioner for public administration, a chief executive or a public authority not less than 21 days before the expiration of the time allowed for the presentation of a report or the provision of information under section 6, 7 or 8 (1) or (5) (a) or (b), extend the time within which the report is to be presented or the information provided.
(2) If a person who is required to present a report or provide information under section 6, 7 or 8 (1) or (5) (a) or (b) is unable to furnish the report within the time fixed by or for the purposes of that provision or any extension of that time allowed under subsection (1), the person shall—
(a) not less than 14 days before the end of the time so fixed or allowed, furnish to the responsible Minister a statement in writing explaining why the report cannot be presented, or the information cannot be provided, within that time; and
(b) present the report, or provide the information, to the person to whom it is required to be presented or provided as soon as possible.
(3) The responsible Minister shall cause a copy of a statement under subsection (2) (a) to be laid before the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the day on which he or she receives the statement.