Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) If an application under subsection 22(1) has been made for approval to vary an alcohol management plan, and the Minister proposes to refuse to approve the variation, the Minister must give written notice of the proposed refusal to the applicant.
(2) If the Minister proposes to revoke an approval of an alcohol management plan under subsection 24(1), the Minister must give written notice of the proposed revocation to the nominated person.
(3) A notice under subsection (1) or (2) must:
(a) specify the reasons for the proposed refusal or revocation; and
(b) invite written submissions in relation to the matters specified in the notice; and
(c) specify that written submissions must be lodged during the period (the submission period ) that is:
(i) the period specified in the notice; or
(ii) if the Minister agrees in writing to a longer period--that longer period; and
(d) specify the manner in which written submissions are to be lodged.
(4) For the purposes of subparagraph (3)(c)(i), the period specified in the notice must be at least 10 business days after the day the notice is given.
(5) The Minister must not refuse to approve a variation of an alcohol management plan under subsection 23(1), or revoke an approval of an alcohol management plan under subsection 24(1), unless:
(a) the applicant has been given a notice under subsection (1) or the nominated person has been given a notice under subsection (2); and
(b) the Minister has considered all written submissions received during the submission period.