(1) The valuer-general may make guidelines about the circumstances in which the valuer-general will make a separation declaration.
(2) The guidelines--
(a) must be consistent with section 53; and
(b) are not subordinate legislation.
(3) In deciding whether to make a separation declaration, the valuer-general may consider, but is not bound by, the guidelines.
(4) The valuer-general must keep a copy of the guidelines, as in force from time to time, on the department's website.