High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
60Variation and revocation of alternative measures
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60 Variation and revocation of alternative measures
Variation
(1) The Minister may vary the instrument by:
(a) varying or revoking an existing alternative measure for the area specified in the instrument; or
(b) determining a new alternative measure for the area specified in the instrument.
(2) The Minister may do so only if satisfied that, to the extent practicable, the instrument as varied remains equivalent in effect to the decision.
Revocation
(3) The Minister must revoke the instrument if Australia’s objection is withdrawn.
Note: Division 2 applies if Australia’s objection is withdrawn.
(4) The Minister may revoke the instrument if satisfied that another Australian law:
(a) is in force; and
(b) is, to the extent practicable, equivalent in effect to the decision; and
(c) applies in relation to the area beyond national jurisdiction covered by the decision.