Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts50. Evidence and information
(1) If a natural person or body corporate makes a submission in accordance with section 49(1) or (2), the consent authority may invite the person or a representative of the body to appear before it and give evidence in relation to the development application.
(2) If a local authority makes a submission in accordance with section 49(3), the consent authority must invite a representative of the authority to appear before it and give evidence in relation to the development application.
(3) If the Minister is the consent authority in relation to the land or development to which a submission relates, the Minister may appoint a person or body to receive information from the relevant person or representative mentioned in subsection (1) or (2).
(4) If appropriate, a person or body appointed under subsection (3) may receive information by telephone or other electronic means.