(a) Without limiting clause 8, the Proponent must not make a media release or other public announcement or statement in relation to the Augmentation or the Augmentation Process without the prior consent of the State, except to the extent it is not possible to comply with this clause 16 while complying with the Law or a binding requirement of a recognised stock exchange, in which case the Proponent must advise the State of the release or announcement as soon as practicable after they (or any one of them) become aware that the release or announcement will be made.
(b) If seeking the State's consent under clause 16(a), the Proponent must provide a draft of the proposed media release or public announcement or statement to the State.
(c) The State must use its best endeavours to advise the Proponent before making any media release or other public announcement or statement in relation to the Augmentation.