Varying percentage approved
Application by holder of approval (1) A person who holds an approval under section 851B may apply to vary the percentage specified in the approval by lodging with ASIC an application that: (a) specifies the percentage of the voting power the person currently has in the widely held market body concerned; and (b) specifies the percentage of the voting power the person is seeking approval to have in the body; and (c) sets out the person’s reasons for making the application. Note: For fees in respect of lodging applications, see Part 9.10. (2) ASIC must give the application to the Minister as soon as possible. (3) If the Minister is satisfied that it is in the national interest to vary the percentage, the Minister may grant the application. (4) If the Minister grants the application, the Minister must: (a) give written notice of the variation to the applicant; and (b) specify the variation granted (which may or may not be the variation the applicant applied for). (5) If the Minister refuses an application, the Minister must give written notice of the refusal to the applicant. Minister’s own initiative (6) The Minister may, by written notice given to a person who holds an approval under section 851B, vary the percentage specified in the approval if the Minister is satisfied that it is in the national interest to do so. Percentage varied upwards (7) If the Minister varies a percentage upwards, the variation takes effect on the day the notice of variation is given. Percentage varied downwards (8) If the Minister varies a percentage downwards, the variation takes effect on the day specified in the notice of variation. The specified day must be a day at least 90 days after the day on which the notice is given. Notification of variation (9) As soon as practicable, the Minister must arrange for a copy of a notice of variation under this section to be: (a) published in the Gazette; and (b) given to the widely held market body concerned.
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