{"id":"tas:act-2002-037","name":"Natural Resource Management Act 2002","slug":"natural-resource-management-act-2002","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"37 of 2002","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":105676,"registerId":"tas-act-2002-037-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This Act may be cited as the [Natural Resource Management Act 2002](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2002-037) .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This Act commences on a day to be proclaimed.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In this Act –[*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 5, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS5@Hpa@EN)\n> \n> > ***draft regional strategy*** means a draft regional strategy prepared under [section 12](#GS12@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***managing body*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) in the case of an incorporated association, the committee of that association; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) in the case of a body corporate, the board of management or the board of directors of that body corporate;\n> \n> [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 5, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS5@Hpb@EN)\n> \n> > ***natural resource management*** means management of any activity that uses, develops or conserves –\n> > \n> > > > (a) air, water, land, plants, animals and micro-organisms; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the systems they form;\n> \n> > ***natural resource management principles*** means the principles of natural resource management as determined by the Minister under [section 17](#GS17@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***objectives*** means the objectives of the resource management and planning system of Tasmania as specified in [Schedule 1](#JS1@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***priorities for natural resource management*** means the priorities as determined by the Minister under [section 18](#GS18@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***public land manager*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the Hydro-Electric Corporation as continued under the [Hydro-Electric Corporation Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-057) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 50 of 2013, Sched. 1, Applied:11 Dec 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-12-11/act-2013-050#JS1@Ja22@GC1@EN) the Forestry corporation continued by [section 6 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-049#GS6@EN) [Forest Management Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2013-049) ;\n> \n> > ***region*** means –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the northern area and any adjacent State waters; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the north-western area and any adjacent State waters; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the southern area and any adjacent State waters;\n> \n> > ***regional committee*** means a regional committee for natural resource management –\n> > \n> > > > (a) as declared under [section 9(2)](#GS9@Gs2@EN) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) established by the Minister under [section 9(5)](#GS9@Gs5@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***regional strategy*** means a draft regional strategy accredited by the Minister under [section 14](#GS14@EN) ;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 5, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS5@Hpc@EN) ***relevant committee*** includes each regional committee and special advisory committee;\n> \n> > [*\\[Section 3 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 5, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS5@Hpc@EN) ***special advisory committee*** means a committee established by the Minister under [section 11A](#GS11A@EN) ;\n> \n> > ***State waters*** means State waters within the meaning of the [Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1995-025) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interaction with other Acts","content":"### 4 Interaction with other Acts\n\n> > (1)  This Act is in addition to, and does not limit, or derogate from, any other Act.\n> \n> > (2)  A person who performs a function or exercises a power under this Act must do so in a manner that furthers the objectives.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"# Part 2\n\n[*\\[Part 2 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 5.\n\n[*\\[Section 5 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 6.\n\n[*\\[Section 6 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n[*\\[Section 7 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 8.\n\n[*\\[Section 8 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 6, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS6@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Committees","content":"# Part 3 Committees\n\n[*\\[Part 3 Heading amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 7, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS7@EN)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regional committees","content":"## Division 1 Regional committees\n\n[*\\[Division 1 of Part 3 Heading amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 8, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS8@EN)","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regional committees","content":"### 9 Regional committees\n\n> > (1)  A body of persons in each region may establish an incorporated association or a body corporate for natural resource management.\n> \n> > (2)  The Minister, by order and subject to any terms and conditions the Minister determines, may declare any of the following to be a regional committee:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the managing body of an incorporated association or a body corporate established under [subsection (1)](#GS9@Gs1@EN) ;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a committee established by an incorporated association or a body corporate for the purpose of this Act.\n> \n> > (3)  The Minister is not to declare a managing body or a committee referred to in [subsection (2)](#GS9@Gs2@EN) to be a regional committee unless satisfied that it –\n> > \n> > > > (a) [*\\[Section 9 Subsection (3) amended by No. 15 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:09 Jun 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-09/act-2009-015#GS4@Hpa@EN) consists of not more than 15 persons who together have experience, skills and knowledge in the following:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) best-practice governance;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) business administration;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) legal and contractual issues;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iv) the achievement of natural resource management and conservation outcomes; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 9 Subsection (3) amended by No. 15 of 2009, s. 4, Applied:09 Jun 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-09/act-2009-015#GS4@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (c) provides a balance of geographical areas and of natural resource management interests in the region; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) comprises equal numbers of males and females as far as practicable.\n> \n> > (4)  The Minister, by order, may revoke a declaration made under [subsection (2)](#GS9@Gs2@EN) if satisfied that –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the managing body or committee referred to in that subsection no longer complies with [subsection (3)](#GS9@Gs3@EN) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) it is appropriate to do so.\n> \n> > (5)  If a regional committee is not declared under this section in respect of any region, the Minister is to establish a regional committee in that region.\n> \n> > (6)  The Minister is to appoint a member of each regional committee as chairperson of that regional committee.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"General functions and powers of regional committees","content":"### 10 General functions and powers of regional committees\n\n> > (1)  The functions of a regional committee are as follows:\n> > \n> > > > (a) to identify the priorities for natural resource management for the region;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) to prepare a draft regional strategy for the region;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) to facilitate the implementation of the regional strategy;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) to promote the natural resource management principles;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) to facilitate the integration of natural resource management and planning activities for the region;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) to seek, manage and allocate funds according to the regional strategy;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) to coordinate the region's participation in national and State programs relating to natural resource management;\n> > > \n> > > > (h) to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the regional strategy;\n> > > \n> > > > (i) to develop and implement processes to ensure appropriate education and training in natural resource management.\n> \n> > (2)  A regional committee may do anything necessary or convenient to perform any of its functions.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual report","content":"### 11 Annual report\n\n> > (1)  A regional committee is to prepare an annual report for each financial year.\n> \n> > (2)  The annual report is to include the following information and documents:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the financial statements of the regional committee for the financial year;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a report on the operations of the regional committee during that financial year;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) a report on the implementation of the regional strategy;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) any further information the Minister may require;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) any other information the regional committee considers is appropriate or necessary.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Section 11 Subsection (3) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 9, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS9@Hpa@EN) A regional committee is to provide the annual report to the Minister on or before 30 September in each year.\n> \n> > (4)  [*\\[Section 11 Subsection (4) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 9, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS9@Hpb@EN) The Minister is to table a copy of the report before each House of Parliament within 10 sitting-days after receiving the report.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special advisory committees","content":"## Division 2 Special advisory committees","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Special advisory committees","content":"### 11A Special advisory committees\n\n> [*\\[Section 11A of Part 3 Inserted by No. 11 of 2018, s. 10, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS10@EN)\n> \n> > (1)  The Minister, by order, may establish one or more special advisory committees for the purpose of advising the Minister on –\n> > \n> > > > (a) such matters in relation to the management of natural resources, including draft regional strategies and regional strategies, as are specified in the order; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) such matters arising in relation to the performance of his or her functions under the Act as are specified in the order; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) such matters arising in relation to the performance of functions of a regional committee under the Act as are specified in the order.\n> \n> > (2)  An order under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN)  –\n> > \n> > > > (a) is not a statutory rule for the purposes of the [Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1953-050) ; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) is not subordinate legislation for the purposes of the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1992](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1992-030) .\n> \n> > (3)  An order under [subsection (1)](#GS11A@Gs1@EN)  –\n> > \n> > > > (a) may specify the number of members of the special advisory committee to which it relates; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) subject to this section, may contain provisions –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) regulating the appointment of members of the committee; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) regulating the proceedings of that committee; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) giving the Minister, or a person nominated by the Minister, the right to attend meetings of that committee.\n> \n> > (4)  The members of a special advisory committee are appointed by the Minister, and the Minister may appoint a member of the committee as its chairperson.\n> \n> > (5)  At a meeting of a special advisory committee –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a quorum is constituted at the meeting if at least half the total number of members of the committee are present; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the chairperson, or, if the chairperson is absent or there is no chairperson, another member present and chosen by a majority of the members present, is to preside at the meeting; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the chairperson, or other member presiding at the meeting, has a deliberative vote only; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) in the event of an equality of votes on any matter before the committee, the matter stands adjourned to the next meeting of the committee.\n> \n> > (6)  The Minister may make arrangements to make available to a special advisory committee such assistance, resources and accommodation as the Minister considers appropriate.\n> \n> > (7)  The members of a special advisory committee are to be paid such travelling and other allowances as the Minister determines.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regional strategies","content":"# Part 4 Regional strategies","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preparation of draft regional strategy","content":"### 12 Preparation of draft regional strategy\n\n> > (1)  A regional committee is to prepare a draft regional strategy for its region within 12 months after the commencement of this Act.\n> \n> > (2)  In preparing a draft regional strategy, a regional committee is to consult with –\n> > \n> > > > (a) [*\\[Section 12 Subsection (2) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 11, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS11@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > > \n> > > > (b) the community in the region; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) State and local governments; and\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the public land managers; and\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the industries in the region; and\n> > > \n> > > > (f) any other relevant association or body.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Draft regional strategy","content":"### 13 Draft regional strategy\n\n> > (1)  A draft regional strategy is to include the following:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the aims of the draft regional strategy;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the priorities for natural resource management for the region;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) processes for encouraging participation by the community in natural resource management in the region.\n> \n> > (2)  A draft regional strategy is to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) take account of –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the priorities for natural resource management for the State; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) existing policies, plans and strategies relevant to natural resource management in the region; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) [*\\[Section 13 Subsection (2) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 12, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS12@Hpa@EN) the social, economic and environmental circumstances of the region.\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 13 Subsection (2) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 12, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS12@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accreditation of regional strategy","content":"### 14 Accreditation of regional strategy\n\n> > (1)  [*\\[Section 14 Subsection (1) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 13, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS13@Hpa@EN) A regional committee is to submit its draft regional strategy to the Minister as soon as practicable after it has prepared it.\n> \n> > (2)  [*\\[Section 14 Subsection (2) omitted by No. 11 of 2018, s. 13, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS13@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> \n> > (3)  The Minister may –\n> > \n> > > > (a) accredit a draft regional strategy; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) refuse to accredit a draft regional strategy.\n> \n> > (4)  If the Minister refuses to accredit a draft regional strategy –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the Minister is to –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) return it to the regional committee; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) give reasons in writing for not accrediting it; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 14 Subsection (4) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 13, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS13@Hpc@EN) the regional committee is to resubmit it to the Minister taking into account any reasons given under [paragraph (a)(ii)](#GS14@Gs4@Hpa@Hqii@EN) .","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"15.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 15.\n\n[*\\[Section 15 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 14, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS14@EN)","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review","content":"### 16 Review\n\n> A regional committee is to review its regional strategy –\n> \n> > > (a) at least once every 5 years; or\n> > \n> > > (b) sooner if required to do so by the Minister.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Part 5 Miscellaneous","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Natural resource management principles","content":"### 17 Natural resource management principles\n\n> > (1)  The Minister is to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) determine the principles of natural resource management; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) [*\\[Section 17 Subsection (1) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 15, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS15@Hpa@EN) advise the relevant committees accordingly.\n> \n> > (2)  The Minister may amend any principle of natural resource management.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Section 17 Subsection (3) omitted by No. 11 of 2018, s. 15, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS15@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Priorities for natural resource management","content":"### 18 Priorities for natural resource management\n\n> [*\\[Section 18 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 16, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS16@Hpa@EN) The Minister is to –\n> \n> > > (a) determine the priorities for natural resource management for the State; and\n> > \n> > > (b) [*\\[Section 18 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 16, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS16@Hpb@EN) advise the relevant committees accordingly.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of interest","content":"### 19 Disclosure of interest\n\n> > (1)  [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 17, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS17@Hpb@EN) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (1) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 17, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS17@Hpa@EN) A member of a relevant committee who has a direct or indirect interest in a matter under consideration by the relevant committee –\n> > \n> > > > (a) must disclose the nature of the interest; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) must not vote in relation to the matter; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) must be absent while voting in relation to the matter is taking place.\n> \n> > (2)  [Subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) does not apply with respect to an interest in a matter that is held in common with all or a substantial proportion of persons within the State.\n> \n> > (3)  [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (3) omitted by No. 11 of 2018, s. 17, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS17@Hpc@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> \n> > (4)  A disclosure under [subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) is to be recorded in the minutes.\n> \n> > (5)  A member has an interest in a matter if the member or a close associate of the member would, if the matter were decided in a particular manner, receive, have an expectation of receiving or be likely to receive a pecuniary benefit or pecuniary detriment.\n> \n> > (6)  A person is a close associate of a member if that person is –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a proprietary company in which the member is a shareholder; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a public company in which the member is directly or indirectly a substantial shareholder; or\n> > > \n> > > > (c) a beneficiary under a trust or an object of a discretionary trust of which the member is a trustee; or\n> > > \n> > > > (d) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (6) amended by No. 45 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-045#JS1@Ja45@GC1@Hpa@EN) a business or commercial partner of the member; or\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the employer or an employee of the member; or\n> > > \n> > > > (f) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (6) amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 17, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS17@Hpd@EN) a person from whom the member has received, or might reasonably be expected to receive, a fee, commission or other reward for providing professional or other services in relation to a matter being dealt with or to be dealt with by the relevant committee; or\n> > > \n> > > > (g) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (6) amended by No. 45 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-045#JS1@Ja45@GC1@Hpb@EN) the spouse or partner of the member or of the member's son or daughter; or\n> > > \n> > > > (h) [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (6) amended by No. 45 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-045#JS1@Ja45@GC1@Hpc@EN) the son, daughter, brother, sister, mother or father of the member or their spouse or partner.\n> \n> > (7)  [*\\[Section 19 Subsection (7) inserted by No. 45 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jan 2004\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-01-01/act-2003-045#JS1@Ja45@GC1@Hpd@EN) For the purposes of [subsection (6)(g)](#GS19@Gs6@Hpg@EN) and [(h)](#GS19@Gs6@Hph@EN) ,\n> > \n> > > ***partner*** means the person with whom a person is in a personal relationship, within the meaning of the [Relationships Act 2003](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2003-044) .","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of Act","content":"### 20 Review of Act\n\n> [*\\[Section 20 Amended by No. 15 of 2009, s. 5, Applied:09 Jun 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-09/act-2009-015#GS5@EN) [*\\[Section 20 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 18, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS18@Hpa@EN) Not later than 5 years after the commencement of this Act and subsequently at intervals of not less than 4 years and not more than 10 years, the Minister is to review this Act to –\n> \n> > > (a) determine the effectiveness of regional strategies; and\n> > \n> > > (b) [*\\[Section 20 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 18, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS18@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  \n> > \n> > > (c) [*\\[Section 20 Amended by No. 11 of 2018, s. 18, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS18@Hpc@EN) determine whether the functions of the regional committees continue to be appropriate for the purpose of this Act.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulations","content":"### 21 Regulations\n\n> The Governor may make regulations for the purpose of this Act.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Administration of Act","content":"### 22 Administration of Act\n\n> Until provision is made in relation to this Act by order under [section 4 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004#GS4@EN) [Administrative Arrangements Act 1990](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1990-004)  –\n> \n> > > (a) the administration of this Act is assigned to the Minister for Primary Industries, Water and Environment; and\n> > \n> > > (b) the department responsible to the Minister for Primary Industries, Water and Environment in relation to the administration of this Act is the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Objectives of the","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Objectives of the Resource Management and Planning System of Tasmania","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Objectives of the SCHEDULE 1 - Objectives of the Resource Management and Planning System of Tasmania\n\n[Section 3](#GS3@EN)\n\n> **1.**   The objectives of the resource management and planning system of Tasmania are –\n> \n> > > (a) to promote the sustainable development of natural and physical resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity; and\n> > \n> > > (b) to provide for the fair, orderly and sustainable use and development of air, land and water; and\n> > \n> > > (c) to encourage public involvement in resource management and planning; and\n> > \n> > > (d) to facilitate economic development in accordance with the objectives set out in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); and\n> > \n> > > (e) to promote the sharing of responsibility for resource management and planning between the different spheres of Government, the community and industry in Tasmania.\n\n> **2.**   In clause 1(a),\n> \n> > ***sustainable development*** means managing the use, development and protection of natural and physical resources in a way, or at a rate, which enables people and communities to provide for their social, economic and cultural wellbeing and for their health and safety while –\n> > \n> > > > (a) sustaining the potential of natural and physical resources to meet the reasonably foreseeable needs of future generations; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) safeguarding the life-supporting capacity of air, water, soil and ecosystems; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) avoiding, remedying or mitigating any adverse effects of activities on the environment.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2\n\n[*\\[Schedule 2 Amended by No. 15 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:09 Jun 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-09/act-2009-015#GS6@Hpa@EN) [*\\[Schedule 2 Amended by No. 15 of 2009, s. 6, Applied:09 Jun 2009\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2009-06-09/act-2009-015#GS6@Hpb@EN) [*\\[Schedule 2 Repealed by No. 11 of 2018, s. 19, Applied:10 Sep 2018\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2018-09-10/act-2018-011#GS19@EN)","sortOrder":31}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient legislative text was provided to assess whether the Act's scope drifted from its original intent. Only metadata and status information were included in the excerpt. Based on the title and jurisdiction, the Act appears to remain consistent with its stated purpose of natural resource management in Tasmania, but a full assessment requires the operative provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Natural resource management legislation typically involves multiple overlapping regulatory regimes (land, water, biodiversity) creating layered obligations","Likely involves interplay between state and Commonwealth environmental laws (e.g., Commonwealth's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act)","Regional management bodies typically have complex governance structures with specific functions, powers, and accountability mechanisms","Long operational life since 2002 with multiple amendments creates potential for inconsistencies or transitional provisions","Affects a wide range of stakeholders with different obligations depending on land type, activity, and geographic region","Insufficient text provided to fully assess — actual operative provisions may significantly increase complexity","Enforcement and compliance mechanisms in NRM legislation are typically multi-tiered and conditional"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian law sets up a statewide framework for managing natural resources—land, water, soil, plants and animals—so they are used, protected and coordinated sustainably. It shapes how landowners, farmers, businesses, local and state agencies, and community groups interact with the environment.\n\nNote: the provided extract is incomplete (only metadata), so specific duties, powers or penalties cannot be confirmed from this version."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The statutory scope has been altered by later amendments and repeals noted within the text. Key changes in the source include repeal of Part 2 (s 6), repeal of Schedule 2 (s 19), insertion of special advisory committee powers (s 11A inserted by s 10), amendments to definitions and committee composition requirements (s 3; s 9(3) amended 2009), tightened reporting deadlines (s 11(3) amended 2018), and omission of a prior accreditation sub‑clause (s 14(2) omitted 2018). Collectively these changes increase Ministerial control over priorities, accreditation and advisory arrangements while removing or simplifying some earlier provisions, altering who decides policy and the compliance pathways for regional committees."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive Ministerial discretion over declaration, revocation and establishment of regional committees (s 9(2), (4), (5)) which concentrates decision-making power.","Ministerial control of accreditation and refusal of draft regional strategies with mandatory resubmission (s 14(3)–(4)) adds procedural review and potential rework costs for committees.","Power to determine statewide natural resource management principles and priorities, and to amend them, shifting policy direction without parliamentary amendment (s 17(1)–(2); s 18).","Creation and procedural regulation of special advisory committees by Ministerial order which are expressly excluded from standard subordinate legislation processes (s 11A(1)–(3)).","Prescriptive composition, skillset and gender-balance expectations for regional committee members (s 9(3)) increasing recruitment and governance complexity.","Ongoing compliance and reporting obligations: mandatory annual reports with financial statements and implementation reporting, plus periodic strategy reviews (s 11(1)–(3); s 16).","Conflict-of-interest and disclosure regime with broad definitions of close associates, recorded minutes and voting exclusions creating governance risk and administrative burden (s 19(1), (4)–(6)).","Interaction clause that requires exercise of powers to further the Act’s objectives and coexistence with other Acts (s 4), combined with Governor/Minister regulation-making and administrative assignment powers (s 21; s 22), which can complicate implementation."],"plain_english_summary":"This Act sets up regional committees to design, implement and review regional natural resource management strategies. The Minister approves (or rejects) those strategies, sets statewide principles and priorities, may create special advisory committees, and oversees reporting and reviews. It affects regional community groups, local and State government agencies, public land managers and industries that use or manage air, water, land and living resources. It matters because Ministerial accreditation and priorities steer where funding, coordination and compliance effort are directed, imposing governance and reporting duties on committees."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2002 Act appears to have had a broader institutional framework including provisions now repealed (entire Part 2, sections 5-8, and Schedule 2). The 2018 amendments (No. 11 of 2018) significantly restructured the Act by repealing Part 2, removing the Natural Resource Management Council, and adding special advisory committees (section 11A). The scope shifted from a council-plus-committees model to a streamlined committee-based advisory system with more direct Ministerial oversight."},"complexity_factors":["Moderate length with 22 sections plus 2 schedules, though Part 2 and Schedule 2 have been repealed, leaving significant gaps in the numbering","13 defined terms in section 3, with several requiring cross-references to other legislation (Hydro-Electric Corporation Act 1995, Forest Management Act 2013, Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995)","Nested definitions: 'managing body' defined differently for incorporated associations vs bodies corporate; 'region' defined by geographical areas plus adjacent State waters","Conditional logic in section 9: regional committees can be declared (with multiple conditions) or established by Minister if not declared; revocation powers with alternative grounds","Multiple amendment notes embedded throughout text (No. 11 of 2018, No. 15 of 2009, etc.) creating visual clutter and indicating evolutionary complexity","Disclosure of interest provisions (section 19) contain 6 subsections with detailed definitions of 'close associate' including 8 categories of relationships","Cross-references to external Acts: Administrative Arrangements Act 1990, Rules Publication Act 1953, Subordinate Legislation Act 1992, Relationships Act 2003"],"plain_english_summary":"This is the **Natural Resource Management Act 2002** (Tasmania), which sets up a system for managing Tasmania's natural resources—air, water, land, plants, animals, and ecosystems—across three regions: northern, north-western, and southern Tasmania.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Establishes regional committees** for each area to develop and implement strategies for managing natural resources sustainably.\n- **Creates special advisory committees** that advise the Minister on specific issues.\n- **Requires regional strategies** that identify priorities for conservation and sustainable use, and encourages community involvement.\n- **Sets principles and priorities** determined by the Minister to guide decision-making.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Regional committees** (community-based bodies or Minister-appointed groups) who plan and coordinate natural resource management.\n- **Public land managers** like the Hydro-Electric Corporation and Forestry Tasmania.\n- **Local communities, industries, and government bodies** who must be consulted when strategies are developed.\n- **Committee members** who must disclose conflicts of interest (financial or personal connections that could bias decisions).\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThe Act tries to balance environmental protection with economic development by getting local communities involved in planning. It ensures someone is responsible for looking after Tasmania's natural assets and provides a framework for funding and coordinating conservation work across the state. The Act also requires regular reviews to check if the system is actually working."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002","history":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002/history","analysis":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/natural-resource-management-act-2002/documents"}}