Restrictions on Expanding Biodiversity Stewardship Sites
Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Offsets Scheme) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Minister cannot agree to variations that increase the area of a biodiversity stewardship site.
Accredited persons can modify biodiversity assessment reports to follow directions from the Environment Agency Head.
The government must hold public consultations on the strategy to move the biodiversity offsets scheme to net positive.
Landholders can apply to the Environment Agency Head to amend biodiversity values maps.