Subordinate Legislation Act 1994

The responsible Minister must ensure that where the guidelines require consultation—

there is consultation in accordance with the guidelines with any other Minister whose area of responsibility may be affected by a proposed statutory rule so as to avoid any overlap or conflict with any other existing or proposed statutory rule or legislation;

there is consultation in accordance with the guidelines with any sector of the public on which a significant economic or social burden may be imposed by a proposed statutory rule so that the need for, and the scope of, the proposed statutory rule is considered;

a certificate of consultation in accordance with the guidelines is issued for that statutory rule.

Without limiting subsection (1) or the guidelines, the responsible Minister may consult with any relevant public sector body Head whose area of responsibility may be affected by a proposed statutory rule.

The operation or effect of a statutory rule is not affected by—

a failure to comply with subsection (1); or

consultation under subsection (2) not occurring.