(1)  A person may make a representation to the Panel, in relation to a major project to which a notice under section 60ZZB(1) relates, by lodging the representation at the address, or electronic address, specified in the notice.

(2)  A representation under subsection (1) by a person in relation to a major project may relate to any or all of the following matters:

(a) the major project;

(b) the major project impact statement in relation to the major project;

(c) any conditions or restrictions that the person considers ought to be specified on any major project permit, if the Panel were to grant such a permit in relation to the major project;

(d) any amendment to a planning scheme (other than to the SPPs) that the person considers may be required, or is proposed, to be made in order for the major project to comply with the requirements of a relevant planning scheme;

(e) any matter included, in accordance with section 60ZZA(2) , in the initial assessment report.

(3)  A representation under subsection (1) that is made by a person in relation to a matter referred to in subsection (2)(c) may relate to any of the following in relation to a major project:

(a) the conditions or restrictions included, in accordance with section 60ZZA(2)(c) , in the initial assessment report in relation to the major project;

(b) any other condition or restriction, in relation to a matter to which an amendment to a planning scheme (other than to the SPPs) may relate, that the person considers ought to be imposed on a major project permit, if the Panel were to grant such a permit in relation to the major project;

(c) any other conditions or restrictions, in relation to matters to which a project-associated Act relates, that the person considers ought to be imposed on a major project permit, if the Panel were to grant such a permit in relation to the major project.

(4)  A representation may only be made under subsection (1) during –

(a) the period of 28 days beginning on the date on which notice in relation to the major project is given under section 60ZZB(1) ; or

(b) a longer period determined by the Panel.

(5)  The Panel must, as soon as practicable after the public exhibition of a major project under section 60ZZB(6) ends –

(a) forward to the proponent each representation made under subsection (1) in relation to the major project; and

(b) forward to each participating regulator each representation, made under subsection (1) in relation to the major project, that relates to a matter to which the participating regulator is likely to have regard in determining the contents of the participating regulator’s final advice under section 60ZZF(1) in relation to the major project.

(6)  If a period referred to in this section includes any days on which the offices of the Commission are closed during its normal business hours, that period is to be extended by the number of those days.