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AUSTRALIA'S FOREIGN RELATIONS (STATE AND TERRITORY ARRANGEMENTS) ACT 2020 (NO. 116, 2020) - SECT 44

Matters relating to declarations about foreign arrangements

When this section applies

             (1)  This section applies if the Minister makes a declaration under subsection 41(2) or (3), 42(2) or 43(2) or (3) in relation to an arrangement between a State/Territory entity and a foreign entity.

When declaration comes into force

             (2)  The declaration must specify the day the declaration comes into force.

Revoking declaration

             (3)  The Minister may revoke the declaration if the Minister ceases to be satisfied of the matters on which the declaration was made.

             (4)  However, the Minister may not revoke the declaration if it has already come into force.

             (5)  If the Minister revokes the declaration, then the Minister must revoke any declaration made under subsection 46(2) or (3), 47(2) or 48(2) or (3) in relation to a subsidiary arrangement of the arrangement.

Notice of declaration

             (6)  The Minister must, as soon as practicable after making the declaration, give the State/Territory entity a written notice under this subsection that:

                     (a)  states the Minister's decision to make the declaration; and

                     (b)  is accompanied by a copy of the declaration; and

                     (c)  complies with any requirements prescribed by the rules.

Notice of revocation of declaration

             (7)  If, under subsection (3), the Minister revokes the declaration, then the Minister must, as soon as practicable, give the State/Territory entity a written notice that states that the declaration is revoked.



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