Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsEligible bodies may apply
(1) An eligible body may apply to the Commonwealth Minister for recognition as the representative body for the area, or for one or more of the areas, in respect of which:
(a) the body has been invited under section 203A to make an application; or
(b) eligible bodies have been invited under section 203A to make applications.
Application period
(2) The application must be given to the Commonwealth Minister within the period specified under subsection 203A(3), or within such further period as the Commonwealth Minister allows (whether or not the initial period has expired).