Evidence and information
50 Evidence and information
If a natural person or body corporate makes a submission in accordance with section 49(1) or (2), the consent authority may invite the person or a representative of the body to appear before it and give evidence in relation to the development application.
If a local government council makes a submission in accordance with section 49(3), the consent authority must invite a representative of the council to appear before it and give evidence in relation to the development application.
If the Minister is the consent authority in relation to the land or development to which a submission relates, the Minister may appoint a person or body to receive information from the relevant person or representative mentioned in subsection (1) or (2).
If appropriate, a person or body appointed under subsection (3) may receive information by telephone or other electronic means.
The consent authority may adopt or reject any advice or comment it receives from a service authority under section 48A(2) or a local government council under section 49(6).
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