Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts12. Amendment of planning scheme on Minister's initiative
(1) The Minister may decide to amend a planning scheme on his or her own initiative as the Minister sees fit.
(2) If the Minister is satisfied the proposed amendment is within a declared class of amendments or is not so significant as to require exhibition, the Minister may:
(a) amend the planning scheme without taking any further action under Division 3, 4 or 5;
(b) give notice of the amendment in accordance with section 28; and
(c) provide reasons for the amendment in accordance with section 29.
(3) In any other circumstances, Divisions 3, 4 and 5 apply in relation to the proposed amendment.