Subdiv 3Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee

Subdivision 3—Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee 20—Establishment of Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee The Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee is established. 21—Composition of ABC etc (1) The ABC will consist of the prescribed number of members. (2) Members of the ABC will be appointed by the Minister on the basis of the environmental and cultural expertise considered necessary to achieve its functions. (3) In addition, the Minister should seek to appoint persons who can demonstrate— (4) All members of the ABC must be Aboriginal persons. (5) The Minister will designate a member of the ABC to chair meetings of the ABC. (6) The chair of the ABC may not be a member of the Public Service. (a) set out requirements as to the requisite skills and expertise of the members of the ABC; and (b) prescribe requirements in respect of the appointment of members of the ABC. 22—Functions of ABC The ABC has the following functions: (a) to provide advice to the Minister in relation to the management of biodiversity from Aboriginal perspectives; (b) to provide advice to the Minister in relation to Aboriginal perspectives on any matters included in this Act that are relevant to Aboriginal people, including the State Biodiversity Plan; (c) to provide advice to the Minister in relation to the application of Aboriginal knowledges in the management of biodiversity; (d) to co‑develop with the Minister relevant biodiversity policies, including the following: (i) a policy about the consideration and application of Aboriginal knowledges in connection with the operation of this Act; (ii) a policy for identifying, approving and managing Culturally Significant Biodiversity Entities; (iii) a policy about cultural burning of native plants undertaken by Aboriginal persons; (e) such other functions assigned to it by or under this Act or by the Minister.