Water Act 1989

The Minister must refer a copy of an application under section 84AAC to the land manager.

Within 28 days (or any longer period that the Minister allows) after receiving a copy of the application, the land manager—

must consider the application; and

may—

advise the Minister that the land manager does not require the permit to be subject to any condition; or

specify any condition (which must be a reasonable condition) to which the land manager requires the permit to be subject.

If a land manager makes no response to the Minister within 28 days (or any longer period that the Minister allowed) after receipt of a copy of the application, the Minister may proceed to determine the application.