NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 41A
NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 41A
41A—Alteration of boundaries of reserves
(1) The Governor may,
by proclamation made on the recommendation of the Minister, alter the
boundaries of a reserve for the purpose of making, or allowing for the making
of, minor alterations or additions to a public road that intersects, or is
adjacent to, the reserve.
(2) At least two
months before making a recommendation to the Governor, the Minister must give
public notice—
(a)
stating the place or places at which a plan showing the proposed alterations
is available for inspection; and
(b)
inviting interested persons to make written submissions to the Minister in
relation to the proposal.
(3) The Minister must
give consideration to any submissions made in response to an advertisement
under subsection (2).
(4) The Minister must
not make a recommendation if the Minister is satisfied that the proposed
alteration would—
(a)
significantly prejudice the fulfilment of the management objectives contained
in section 37 as they relate to that reserve; or
(b) be
contrary to the plan of management prepared in accordance with section 38
in relation to that reserve.
(5) No parliamentary
resolution is required in relation to a proclamation under this section.
(6) The Minister must,
as soon as practicable after a proclamation has been made under
subsection (1), cause a copy of the proclamation to be laid before each
House of Parliament.