High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
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84 Content of authorisation
(1) A controlled activity authorisation must be in writing and specify the following:
(a) details of the controlled activity;
(b) the holder;
(c) the period for which the authorisation is in force;
(d) the conditions to which the authorisation is subject (see section 83);
(e) measures to prevent, mitigate or manage any adverse impacts of the controlled activity on the marine environment in an area beyond national jurisdiction;
(f) requirements relating to monitoring, and reporting to the Minister on, the impacts of the controlled activity on the marine environment in an area beyond national jurisdiction;
(g) requirements relating to identifying, and reporting to the Minister on, any significant adverse impacts of the controlled activity on the marine environment in an area beyond national jurisdiction;
(h) any other requirements that the Minister considers necessary to prevent, mitigate or manage the impacts of the controlled activity on the marine environment in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
(2) In specifying requirements for the purposes of paragraph (1)(f), the Minister must take into account Australia’s obligations under Article 35 of the BBNJ Agreement.