Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016

The Minister is to review the biodiversity assessment method—

as soon as possible after the period of 5 years after the method is first established, and

at least every 5 years thereafter, and

at such other times as the Minister considers appropriate.

The Minister is to undertake public consultation in connection with the review of the biodiversity assessment method and give the public an opportunity to make submissions in relation to the method.

The Minister is to publish a review under this section.

The Minister may, following a review under this section, amend or replace the biodiversity assessment method in accordance with this Act.

The regulations may make further provision for or with respect to the review of the biodiversity assessment method and the amendment or replacement of the method following a review.