High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
27Obligation to notify Minister of material changes in pre‑collection matters
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27 Obligation to notify Minister of material changes in pre‑collection matters
(1) This section applies if there is a material change in the pre‑collection matters for a collection activity:
(a) after the Minister issues a collection notification certificate for the activity; and
(b) before the day the activity starts to be carried out.
(2) The holder of the collection notification certificate must notify the Minister of the material change as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the change.
(3) The notice must:
(b) include information about the material change; and
(d) meet any other requirements prescribed by the rules.
Variation of certificate
(4) The Minister must, as soon as practicable after receiving the notice:
(a) vary the collection notification certificate to reflect the material change; and
(b) give a copy of the certificate, as varied, to the holder; and
(c) update the Register accordingly.