Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts10. Where the relevant Minister is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that compliance with a requirement specified in paragraph 6 (a), 6 (b), 6 (c), or 6 (d), section 7, or subsection 8 (1) or 8 (2)—
(a) would not be reasonably possible because of the urgency of the negotiations; or
(b) would adversely affect the public interest or the interests of the Territory;
the Minister—
(c) is not required to comply with that requirement; and
(d) shall inform in writing all Members of the Legislative Assembly of his or her opinion under paragraph (a) or (b), and the grounds for that opinion, within 7 days of commencing the negotiations.