PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 20

PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 20

20—Assessment of land prior to grant of lease

        (1)         The Minister cannot grant a pastoral lease over Crown land—

            (a)         if the Governor has determined that the land should be set aside or used for some other more appropriate purpose; or

            (b)         unless—

                  (i)         the Board is satisfied that the land is suitable for pastoral purposes; and

                  (ii)         an assessment has been made of the condition of the land.

        (2)         However, the Minister may grant a pastoral lease over Crown land without an assessment having been made under subsection (1)(b)(ii) if an assessment has been made within the previous 14 years.