Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) If the chief executive decides to refuse to allow the EIS to proceed, the proponent may, by written notice, apply to the Minister to review the decision.
(2) The notice must—
(a) state why the proponent considers the EIS should be allowed to proceed; and
(b) be given within 10 business days after the proponent receives a notice under section 49(6) about the decision.
(3) However, the Minister may, at any time, extend the time for giving the notice.
(4) In reviewing the decision, the Minister—
(a) has the same powers as the chief executive; and
(b) may confirm the chief executive's decision or decide to allow the EIS to proceed under division 4.
(5) The Minister's decision on the review is taken for this part, other than section 49(6), to be the chief executive's decision.
(6) The chief executive must give the proponent written notice of the Minister's decision within 10 business days after it is made.
(7) If the Minister's decision is to confirm the chief executive's decision, the notice must state reasons for the Minister's decision.