Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage (Interim Protection) Act 1984 No. 79 of 1984 - SECT 19

19. (1) An authorized officer shall, as soon as practicable after making a
declaration under section 18-

   (a)  in such manner as he thinks appropriate in the circumstances, notify
        the Minister of the making of the declaration, the terms of the
        declaration and the reasons for which it was made; and

   (b)  take reasonable steps to give notice of the declaration to persons
        likely to be substantially affected by the declaration.

(2) Any failure to comply with sub-section (1) does not invalidate a
declaration.