Changes commencing July 1st, 2026
Comparing the consolidation as at March 6th, 2026 with July 1st, 2026 · 66 changes
(3) Development consent must not be granted to heritage development to which this section applies unless the consent authority has considered the following— (a) after adequate investigation and assessment, the impact of the development on— (i) the heritage significance of the Aboriginal place of heritage significance, and (ii) any Aboriginal object known or reasonably likely to be located at the place, (b) submissions received from the local Aboriginal communities within 28 days after notice is given under subsection (2).
(3) The consent authority must, before granting development consent to development in an Aboriginal place of heritage significance— (a) conduct an adequate investigation and assessment, which may involve consideration of a heritage impact statement, and (b) consider the effect of the proposed development on the heritage significance of— (i) the place, and (ii) any Aboriginal object known to be, or reasonably likely to be, located at the place.
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