Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Holding Act 2013

This section applies if the Minister considers that it is not practicable for a 1985 Act granted lease to continue to have its boundaries in their current location, having regard to circumstances that have arisen since the lease was originally granted.

The Minister must advise the lessee and the reference entity for the lease of the reasons the Minister considers it is not practicable for the 1985 Act granted lease to continue to have its boundaries in their current location.

The Minister must consult with—

the lessee; and

the reference entity; and

any person who, in the Minister’s opinion, is required to agree to a relocation of the lease boundaries.

If there is a Land Holding Act stakeholder reference panel for the trust area where the lease is located, the Minister must refer the boundaries of the lease to the panel.

The Land Holding Act stakeholder reference panel may—

consult with the lessee; and

consult with any other person it considers appropriate; and

give the Minister any advice or recommendation it considers appropriate.

The Minister may rely on advice from the panel about its consultation with a person to satisfy the Minister’s obligations under this section to consult with the person.