Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

If:

section 303EE applies; and

the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that he or she does not have enough information to make an informed decision whether or not to make the proposed amendment;

The Minister may refuse to consider the application until the applicant gives the Minister the information in accordance with the request.

The Minister may, if requested to do so by the applicant, agree in writing to extend the specified period for giving the information.

If, at the end of the specified period, as extended (if applicable), the applicant has not given the Minister the information, the application is taken to be withdrawn.