SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 48 VicForests to respond to audit

SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) ACT 2004 - SECT 48

    (1)     If an audit conducted under section 47 in relation to VicForests includes any adverse findings against VicForests, the Minister must make those adverse findings available to VicForests.

    (2)     On receiving adverse findings under subsection (1), VicForests must prepare a written response to those findings, including details of measures VicForests intends to undertake or has undertaken to improve compliance with the relevant Code of Practice.

    (3)     VicForests must provide a response under subsection (2) to the Minister within—

        (a)     30 days of receiving the adverse findings under subsection (1); or

        (b)     such longer period as is specified by the Minister to VicForests in writing.