(1)  The Director is to consider an application for a licence.

(2)  If the Director intends to recommend to the Minister that the application be granted, the Director is to –

(a) notify that intention by notice in writing –

(i) to the applicant; and

(ii) as required under section 29 of the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth; and

(b) publish a notice of that intention in a newspaper circulating in the relevant area.

(3)  A notice under subsection (2) (b) is to specify –

(a) the name of the applicant; and

(b) the area of land in respect of which the application is made; and

(c) any other prescribed matter.