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SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 19 Minister to have regard to certain matters

SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 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;

S. 19(d) amended by No. 42/2013 s. 10(a).

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

        (e)     the provisions of any Code of Practice;

S. 19(f) amended by No. 42/2013 s. 10(b).

        (f)     VicForests' compliance with any Code of Practice;

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