(1) The State may
perform the functions of a permit authority under this Act.
(2) The
Minister —
(a) may
decide if the State is, or is no longer, to be the permit authority for a
particular building or incidental structure or a building or an incidental
structure of a particular kind; and
(b) must
perform the functions of a permit authority on behalf of the State.
(3) The Minister must
inform each local government affected by a decision under
subsection (2)(a) of the effect of the decision in relation to the local
government.
(4) A decision of the
Minister that the State is, is not or is no longer, to be the permit authority
for a building or an incidental structure is final and not subject to appeal
or review.