Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the permit holder, immediately suspend a declared pest permit if the chief executive reasonably believes--
(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel the permit; and
(b) the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to immediately suspend the permit to prevent or control--
(i) an adverse economic, environmental or social impact in the State or a part of the State; or
(ii) a danger to the public.
(2) The notice must state the following--
(a) that the permit is suspended;
(b) the grounds for the suspension;
(c) the facts and circumstances that are the basis for the grounds;
(d) the suspension period;
(e) that the holder may make, within a stated period, written representations to show why the permit should not be suspended.
(3) The stated period must end at least 28 days after the holder is given the notice.
(4) The suspension--
(a) may be for the period the chief executive decides; and
(b) has effect immediately the notice is given.
(5) Subject to section 68(4), the permit is ineffective during the period of suspension.