New South Wales Consolidated Acts

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 - SECT 220ZV

220ZV Reference of matters concerning departures to Ministers and Premier for settlement

(1) A matter that has not been resolved after consultation between the Director-General and the public authority concerned must be referred by the parties to their respective Ministers.

(2) In the case of a local council, the reference is to be made to the Minister administering the Local Government Act 1993 unless the matter relates, in whole or in part, to the exercise of functions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 . In that event, the reference is to be made to the Minister administering the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 .

(3) The Ministers, on receiving a reference, are to consult in an endeavour to resolve the matter by means that the Ministers consider to be appropriate.

(4) If the Ministers are unable to resolve the matter after consultation, it is to be referred to the Premier for resolution.

(5) A public authority must give effect to any decision of, or directions made or given by, the Premier on the matter and is, despite the requirements of any other Act or law, empowered to comply with any such decision or directions.