Transport Infrastructure Act 1994

This section applies if the Minister is—

a referral agency for a development application; or

the responsible entity or a referral agency for a change application.

This section has as its purpose ensuring—

the safety and operational integrity of ports; and

that development addresses impacts on the development from environmental emissions generated from a port.

For performing the Minister’s functions as the responsible entity or a referral agency, the Minister must consider the extent to which the proposed development satisfies the purpose mentioned in subsection (2).

Subsection (3) is in addition to, and does not limit, the Planning Act, sections 55, 81, 81A and 82.

This section does not apply to development in a State development area under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971.