16.2.1 Without prejudice to clause 8, and subject to clause 16.2.2 and 16.2.3, the rights and obligations of the Authority under this Agreement, the [Development and] School Agreement [and the Lease] shall not be assigned, novated or otherwise transferred (whether by virtue of any legislation or any scheme pursuant to any Legislation or otherwise) to any person other than to any public body (being a single entity) having the legal capacity, power and authority to become a party to and to perform the obligations of the Authority under this Agreement, the [Development and] School Agreement [and the Lease] being:
16.2.1.1 a Minister of the Crown pursuant to an order under the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975; or
16.2.1.2 any Local Authority which has sufficient financial standing or financial resources to perform the obligations of the Authority under this Agreement, the [Development and] School Agreement [and the Lease].
16.2.2 Any assignment pursuant to clause 16.2.1 may only be to an assignee which has substantially the same responsibilities in the Area for Educational Services.
16.2.3 The Authority shall assign, novate or otherwise transfer its rights and/or obligations under this Agreement to any person to which the Authority assigns, novates or otherwise transfers its rights and/or obligations under the Project Agreement in accordance with clause [71.1] (Restriction on the Authority) of the Project Agreement