After section 13 of the Principal Act , the following section is inserted in Division 2:

13A.     Notice to be given of decision not to proceed with proposed order

If, after complying with the requirements of section 10 in relation to a proposed order in relation to an area of land, the Minister decides not to lay a proposed order before both Houses of Parliament under section 9(2) , the Minister must ensure that –

(a) a notice, specifying the decision, the proposed order to which it relates and the reasons why the Minister has made the decision, is given to –

(i) each interested person in relation to the area of land; and

(ii) each person who made a submission under section 13(1) in relation to the area of land; and

(b) there are made available for viewing by members of the public, at a website of the Department, for a period of not less than 6 months, copies of –

(i) the reasons why the Minister has made the decision; and

(ii) each submission made under section 13(1) in relation to the area of land and the Minister’s response in relation to each of the submissions.