Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Environment Effects Act 1978 - SECT 8

Advice of Minister as to whether statement required

8. Advice of Minister as to whether statement required



(1) If a person or body (the relevant decision-maker) is required by any Act
or law to make a decision in respect of works that could have a significant
effect on the environment, the relevant decision-maker may seek the advice of
the Minister as to whether a statement should be prepared for the works.

(2) The relevant decision-maker must seek the advice of the Minister under
subsection (1) if requested to do so by the Minister responsible for the
administration of the Act or law under which the decision is made.

(3) A proponent of works that could have a significant effect on the
environment may seek the advice of the Minister as to whether a statement
should be prepared for the works.

(4) If the Minister considers that a decision is required by an Act or law in
respect of works that could have a significant effect on the environment, the
Minister may by notice in writing, require the person or body required to make
that decision (the relevant decision-maker) to refer the matter to the
Minister for advice as to whether a statement should be prepared for the
works.