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

(2)  If the Director intends to recommend to the Minister that the application be granted, the Director is to notify that intention by notice in writing –

(a) to the applicant; and

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

(c) to the holder of a lease under section 106 .

(2A)  If the Director intends to recommend to the Minister that the application be granted, the Director is to provide the applicant with a copy of the proposed lease.

(2B)  The applicant, within 14 days after receiving a copy of the proposed lease, may make submissions to the Minister in relation to the proposed terms and conditions of that lease.

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