{"id":"nsw:sl-2018-0121","name":"Forestry (Designation of Regulatory Authority for Private Native Forestry) Order 2018","slug":"forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"121 of 2018","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176631,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2018-0121-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Order","content":"#### 1 Name of Order\n\n1 Name of Order\n\n> This Order is the [Forestry (Designation of Regulatory Authority for Private Native Forestry) Order 2018](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0121).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This Order commences on 30 April 2018 and is required to be published in the Gazette.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of Local Land Services as regulatory authority for private native forestry","content":"#### 3 Declaration of Local Land Services as regulatory authority for private native forestry\n\n3 Declaration of Local Land Services as regulatory authority for private native forestry\n\n> Pursuant to paragraph (b) of the definition of regulatory authority in section 69ZB (1) of the [Forestry Act 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-096), Local Land Services is designated as the regulatory authority for the purposes of Part 5C of the [Forestry Act 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-096).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transitional provision","content":"#### 4 Transitional provision\n\n4 Transitional provision\n\n> Anything that was done before the commencement of this Order by or in relation to the regulatory authority under Part 5C of the [Forestry Act 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-096) is taken, after that commencement, to have been done by or in relation to Local Land Services.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal of any previous Orders","content":"#### 5 Repeal of any previous Orders\n\n5 Repeal of any previous Orders\n\n> Any previous Order made under section 69ZB of the [Forestry Act 2012](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2012-096) designating the regulatory authority for the purposes of Part 5C of that Act is repealed.","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available information, the order appears to have remained focused on its original narrow purpose of designating a regulatory authority for private native forestry in NSW. It has been in force unchanged since 29 March 2018 with no amendments recorded."},"complexity_factors":["The instrument appears to be a straightforward administrative designation order with a narrow, single purpose","It operates as a subordinate instrument (delegated legislation) under a parent Forestry Act, adding a layer of legislative hierarchy to understand","The actual substantive content of the order is not visible in the provided text, limiting full analysis","No amending history or transitional provisions are evident, keeping complexity low"],"plain_english_summary":"This order formally appoints a government body as the regulatory authority for private native forestry in New South Wales, making that body responsible for approving activities, enforcing environmental rules, and overseeing timber harvesting on private land.  \n\nIt affects private landowners and forestry operators by clarifying who they must deal with and giving a clear legal power to regulate and enforce compliance."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order does not alter the substantive regulatory powers under Part 5C of the Forestry Act 2012; it designates Local Land Services as the decision-maker, validates prior acts as having been done by that body, and repeals earlier designation Orders (ss3–5)."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrow administrative action: a designation of authority rather than substantive rule-making","Reliance on definitions and powers located in the Forestry Act 2012 (cross-references to section 69ZB(1) and Part 5C) requires reading the parent Act for full effect","Transitional provision that retrospectively attributes prior acts to the newly designated authority (creates continuity but requires checking past decisions)","Repeal of any prior designation Orders; simple legal housekeeping but requires confirming which prior Orders existed","Minimal procedural or discretionary detail in the Order itself (low internal complexity, higher reliance on external instruments and agency practice)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order designates Local Land Services as the regulatory authority for private native forestry under Part 5C of the Forestry Act 2012 and commences on 30 April 2018. It preserves acts done under the prior regulatory authority as if they were done by Local Land Services and repeals earlier designation Orders. Affected parties (landholders, forestry operators) must deal with Local Land Services for approvals and compliance going forward (ss2–5)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Order performs exactly the narrow, technical function its title suggests: designating a regulatory authority. There is no scope creep or expansion beyond the original purpose of appointing Local Land Services to administer Part 5C of the Forestry Act 2012."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short instrument: only 5 sections spanning approximately 200 words","No defined terms section — relies entirely on definitions in the parent Forestry Act 2012","Single operative provision (section 3) with straightforward declaratory language","Minimal cross-referencing: only references to section 69ZB(1) and Part 5C of the Forestry Act 2012","Simple transitional provision with no conditional logic or exceptions","No subordinate legislation-making powers or delegated authority within the Order itself"],"plain_english_summary":"This Order appoints **Local Land Services** as the government body responsible for overseeing **private native forestry** in New South Wales.\n\n**What this means:**\n- **Private native forestry** refers to logging and forest management activities on privately owned land (as opposed to state forests).\n- **Local Land Services** is a NSW government agency that supports landholders with agricultural and environmental management.\n- This Order designates them as the \"regulatory authority\" — meaning they are the official body that enforces the rules, issues approvals, and monitors compliance for private native forestry operations.\n\n**Key practical effects:**\n- Any decisions, permits, or enforcement actions made by the previous regulatory authority before this Order took effect are now treated as if Local Land Services made them.\n- Any earlier Orders appointing a different regulatory authority are cancelled.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis ensures there's a clear, single agency responsible for regulating private forestry activities, helping landholders know who to contact for permits and ensuring consistent oversight of environmental and logging standards on private land."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018","history":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/forestry-designation-of-regulatory-authority-for-private-native-forestry-order-2018/documents"}}