Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Within 30 business days after the cut‑off date specified in the notice inviting nominations under subsection 324J(1), the Minister must give the Australian Heritage Council the nominations received by the Minister by the cut‑off date, other than any nominations rejected under subsection (4).

The Minister may, in writing, reject a nomination if the Minister considers that:

the nomination is vexatious, frivolous or not made in good faith; or

the Minister considers that regulations referred to in paragraph 324J(3)(b) or (c) have not been complied with in relation to the nomination.

If a nomination is rejected under paragraph (4)(b), the Minister must, if practicable, notify the person who made the nomination of the rejection of the nomination and the reason for the rejection.