Northern Territory Numbered Acts

STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT (TERRITORY ECONOMIC RECONSTRUCTION) ACT 2022 (NO 5 OF 2022) - SECT 115

Section 49(8)

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    (8)     A person or local government council may request the consent authority to extend a submission period referred to in subsection (4) or (6) or both, if the request is supported by reasons justifying the extension.

    (8A)     The consent authority may, on request, extend a submission period referred to in subsection (4) or (6) or both, if satisfied that:

    (a)     the request is not frivolous or vexatious; and

    (b)     the need for the extension is due to reasons outside the control of the person or local government council making the request; and

    (c)     the extension is justified by special circumstances.

    (8B)     The extension of the submission period may not exceed 7 days unless a longer period is justified by exceptional circumstances.