Forestry (Fair Contract Codes) Act 2001

If the Minister is satisfied that there is a need for a particular Code, or a variation of a Code, the Minister may invite interested parties, or a representative group of interested parties, to develop the required Code or variation and submit it for the Minister's approval under section 5.

If the required Code or variation is not submitted to the Minister within 9 months of the invitation, the Minister in his or her absolute discretion may – develop the Code or variation with or without further reference to any interested parties; and notwithstanding section 6, approve the Code or variation as so developed.