Marine Farming Planning Act 1995

A Marine Farming Planning Review Panel is established.

The Panel consists of 9 persons appointed by the Governor of whom – one is the chairperson of the Panel; and one is a person nominated by the chairperson of the Tasmanian Planning Commission with ability and experience in planning issues; and one is a person, other than the Director, EPA, with ability and experience in environmental management; and one is a person, other than the Director, EPA, with ability and expertise in fish health and biosecurity; and one is a person with ability in marine resource management; and one is a person with ability to assess boating, recreational and navigational issues; and one is a person with experience in marine farming; and one is a person with expertise in local government issues; and one is a person nominated by the Minister.

Before any appointment is made under subsection (2)(a), (c), (ca), (d), (e) or (f), the Secretary may call for expressions of interest for that appointment.

The Secretary may establish a selection committee to – review any expression of interest; and recommend a person or persons for appointment as a member of the Panel.

Schedule 2 has effect with respect to membership of the Panel.

Schedule 3 has effect with respect to meetings of the Panel.