PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 25
PASTORAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT 1989 - SECT 25
(1) The Board must
cause an assessment of the condition of the land comprised in each pastoral
lease to be completed at intervals of not more than 14 years.
(2) An assessment of
the condition of land pursuant to this Act—
(a) must
be thorough; and
(b) must
include an assessment of the capacity of the land to carry stock; and
(c) must
be conducted in accordance with recognised scientific principles; and
(d) must
be carried out by persons who are qualified and experienced in land assessment
techniques; and
(e) must
take into account any matter prescribed by the regulations.
(3) The Board must, by
notice in writing, advise a lessee of a proposed assessment not less than 28
days before the assessment is due to commence.
(4) On completing an
assessment of the condition of land, the Board must forward—
(a) a
copy of the assessment; and
(b) a
written report of any action the Board proposes taking as a consequence of the
assessment,
to the lessee.
(5) The Board cannot
take any action under this Act as a consequence of an assessment until after
the end of the period during which an application for assistance may be lodged
under section 25B.