(1) The Minister may, by written notice given to TEQSA:
(a) approve an annual operational plan; or
(b) if the Minister thinks the plan is inconsistent with the relevant strategic plan--request TEQSA to revise and resubmit the annual operational plan accordingly.
(2) An annual operational plan comes into force at the later of:
(a) the day it is approved by the Minister; and
(b) the first day of the period to which it relates.