Clause 8

by deleting subsection (1) and substituting the following subsections:“(1) After making a restraining order, the Minister must immediately give, or cause to be given, to the Council —

a copy of the restraining order; and

the grounds, facts and documents supporting the restraining order.(1A) The following persons may, in accordance with subsection (1B), make representations to the Council against a restraining order:

the person against whom the restraining order is made;

the head or governing body of the religious group or religious institution named in the restraining order.(1B) Any representation under subsection (1A) against a restraining order must be in writing and must be made within 14 days after the restraining order is given to the person against whom the restraining order is made.”;

by deleting the words “by the Minister prior to the making of the order” in subsection (2) and substituting the words “by the Council under subsection (1A)”;

by inserting, immediately after subsection (3), the following subsection:“(3A) The Council may, if it considers it necessary for its deliberations under this section, invite any other person to attend before the Council and be examined on the matter.”; and

by deleting the words “of the receipt of the order and the necessary documents” in subsection (4) and substituting the words “after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1B)”.