Methodology determinations are legislative instruments, made by the Minister, that set out how a registered biodiversity project is to be carried out, and other matters. Each registered biodiversity project must be covered by a methodology determination.

Methodology determinations may include requirements that a project proponent must comply with. If a biodiversity certificate has been issued in respect of a project, there is a civil penalty for failing to comply with a requirement in the methodology determination that covers the project.

In making or varying a methodology determination, the Minister must have regard to:

  (a)   the biodiversity integrity standards; and

  (b)   advice given by the Nature Repair Committee.

The Minister may also have regard to adverse environmental and other impacts, and any other matters the Minister considers relevant.

The Minister may make a biodiversity assessment instrument that prescribes requirements to be complied with by methodology determinations.