Victorian Consolidated Legislation

EastLink Project Act 2004 - SECT 50

Referral of objections to Tribunal

50. Referral of objections to Tribunal



(1) A person or body that makes an objection under section 24MD(6B)(d) of the
Native Title Act to a proposed compulsory acquisition of native title rights
and interests may request the Authority to refer the objection to the
Tribunal.

(2) A request must be made within 5 months after notification under
section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act of the proposed compulsory
acquisition.

(3) If a request is made, the Authority must refer the objection to the
Tribunal unless the Authority decides not to proceed with the compulsory
acquisition.

(4) The Authority is a party to a proceeding in the Tribunal in respect of an
objection.