351A
In forceMinister’s entitlement to intervene
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351A Minister’s entitlement to intervene
(1)
The Minister may intervene on behalf of the Commonwealth in proceedings before a court (including a court of a State or Territory) in relation to a matter arising under this Act if the Minister believes it is in the public interest to do so.
(2)
If the Minister intervenes, the Minister is taken to be a party to the proceedings for the purposes of instituting an appeal from a judgment given in the proceedings.
(3)
A court may make an order as to costs against the Commonwealth if:
(a)
the Minister intervenes under subsection (1); or
(b)
the Minister institutes an appeal from a judgment as referred to in subsection (2).
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