63Procedure for revoking a biodiversity assessment instrument

63 Procedure for revoking a biodiversity assessment instrument

(1) In deciding whether to revoke a biodiversity assessment instrument, the Minister: (a) must have regard to any advice that the Nature Repair Committee has given to the Minister under subsection 64(2) in relation to the revocation of the instrument; and (b) may have regard to such other matters (if any) as the Minister considers relevant. Advice given by the Nature Repair Committee (2) Before revoking a biodiversity assessment instrument, the Minister must request the Nature Repair Committee to advise the Minister about whether the Minister should revoke the instrument. (3) The Minister must not revoke a biodiversity assessment instrument unless the Nature Repair Committee has given the Minister advice in relation to the revocation of the instrument. (4) If the Minister decides: (a) to revoke a biodiversity assessment instrument; or (b) not to revoke a biodiversity assessment instrument; the Minister must: (c) cause a copy of any advice given by the Biodiversity Market Committee under subsection 64(2) in relation to the revocation of the instrument to be published on the Department’s website; and (d) do so as soon as practicable after making the decision. Statement of reasons (5) If the Minister decides to revoke a biodiversity assessment instrument, the Minister must: (a) prepare a written statement of reasons for the decision; and (b) do so as soon as practicable after making the decision. (6) If the Minister prepares a statement of reasons under subsection (5), the Minister must: (a) cause a copy of the statement of reasons to be published on the Department’s website; and (b) do so as soon as practicable after the statement of reasons is prepared.