Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 - SECT 19

Minister to have regard to certain matters

19. Minister to have regard to certain matters

In reviewing the allocation of timber resources under section 18, and in
determining whether to amend or vary the allocation order, the Minister must
have regard to the following matters-

   (a)  the principles of ecologically sustainable development;

   (b)  any report by the Secretary under section 8;

   (c)  the structure and condition of the forest and its impact on future
        timber resource availability;

   (d)  VicForests' compliance with the allocation order, including the
        conditions specified in the order, during the previous 5 years;

   (e)  the provisions of any Code of Practice;

   (f)  VicForests' compliance with any Code of Practice during the previous 5
        years;

   (g)  any existing timber commitments VicForests has under any managed
        licences and any agreements VicForests has entered into.