Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Minister may, by legislative instrument, revoke a methodology determination.
(2) Before revoking a methodology determination, the Minister must request the Nature Repair Committee to advise the Minister about whether the Minister should revoke the determination.
Note: The Nature Repair Committee must have regard to certain matters in giving advice to the Minister (see section 54).
(3) In deciding whether to revoke a methodology determination, the Minister:
(a) must have regard to the following:
(i) whether the determination complies with the biodiversity integrity standards;
(ii) the advice given by the Nature Repair Committee under subsection 54(2); and
(b) may have regard to such other matters (if any) as the Minister considers relevant.
(4) If the Minister decides:
(a) to revoke a methodology determination; or
(b) not to revoke a methodology determination;
the Minister must, as soon as practicable after making the decision, cause a copy of the advice given by the Nature Repair Committee under subsection 54(2) in relation to the determination to be published on the Department's website.
(5) If the Minister decides to revoke a methodology determination, 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.