24Requirement to give post‑collection notice—holder of collection notification certificate

24  Requirement to give post‑collection notice—holder of collection notification certificate

 (1) The holder of a collection notification certificate for a collection activity must give a notice (a post‑collection notice) for the activity to the Minister within:

 (a) 10 months after the activity is completed; or

 (b) if the Minister agrees in writing to a longer period for the holder—that longer period.

 (2) Before agreeing to a longer period for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the Minister must be satisfied that doing so is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the BBNJ Agreement.