(1)  The Minister may prepare terms of reference in relation to the preparation of a draft amendment of the SPPs.

(2)  The Minister must give notice, in a newspaper that is published, and circulates generally, in Tasmania, that he or she has prepared terms of reference in relation to the preparation of a draft amendment of the SPPs.

(3)  The Minister must not prepare terms of reference in relation to a draft amendment of the SPPs unless he or she is satisfied that a draft amendment of the SPPs prepared in accordance with the terms of reference is likely to meet the SPPs criteria.

(4)  A planning authority or another person may request the Minister to consider preparing terms of reference in relation to a draft amendment of the SPPs.

(5)  The Minister must consider a request made to him or her under subsection (4) .

(6)  The Minister may consult with the Commission in relation to a request made to him or her under subsection (4) .