Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies if the tender block notice relates to blocks in a Commonwealth - State offshore area.
(2) If an applicant does what is required by sections 221 to 223, the Designated Authority must refer the application to the Joint Authority.
(3) If an applicant does not do what is required by sections 221 to 223, the Designated Authority:
(a) must not refer the application to the Joint Authority; and
(b) must give the applicant written notice that the application has been refused.
(4) The application lapses if a notice is given under subsection (3).