Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003

Whether or not the consultation period for the cultural heritage management plan has ended, the sponsor may give the plan, as developed under this part, to the chief executive for the chief executive’s approval if—

there is no endorsed party for the plan; or

there is at least 1 endorsed party for the plan, and all consultation parties for the plan agree that the chief executive may approve the plan.

If the circumstance mentioned in subsection (1)(a) applies, the chief executive must, under this part—

approve the plan; or

refuse to approve the plan.

If the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1)(b) apply, the chief executive must approve the plan.