Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00126:reg:5:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018C00126
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 12451–15443

is present in fertiliser.
Guidelines—Qualified Person means the document entitled 'Guidelines—Qualified Person under the Estimating Sequestration of Carbon in Soil Using Default Values Determination', published by the Department and as in force from time to time.
Note: In 2015 the Guidelines—Qualified Person could be viewed on the Department's website (http://www.environment.gov.au).
irrigation infrastructure operator has the same meaning as in the Water Act 2007.
irrigation right means a right that:
 (a) a person has against an irrigation infrastructure operator to receive water; and
 (b) is not a water delivery right.
lime means a product which is mainly comprised of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2), or both, and which is used to manage acidity in agricultural soils.
Note: Calcium magnesium carbonate is commonly known as dolomite.
management action means any of the following actions:
 (a) nutrient management;
 (b) soil acidity management;
 (c) new irrigation;
 (d) renovating pasture;
 (e) establishing pasture;
 (f) maintaining pasture that has been established or re-established;
 (g) retaining stubble.
material deficiency means a concentration of one or more nutrients in the soil, where the concentration limits plant growth to 70% or less of the water limited yield potential, or of the water limited potential annual pasture growth, which could have been achieved.
Note: A material deficiency is assessed by a qualified person in accordance with industry best practice nutrient management.
National Inventory Report means the most recently published document of that name that is prepared by the Department in fulfilment of obligations that Australia has under the Climate Change Convention.
native forest cover—land has native forest cover if the land covers at least 0.2 of a hectare and is dominated by trees that:
 (a) are located within their natural range; and
 (b) have attained a crown cover of at least 20% of the area of land; and
 (c) have reached a height of at least 2 metres.
new irrigation—see section 34.
NGER Act means the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
NGER Measurement Determination means the applicable determination made under subsection 10(3) of the NGER Act.
NGER Regulations means the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008.
non-synthetic fertiliser means any biologically-derived solid or liquid substance that:
 (a) is created using waste products of other industries or processes; and
 (b) where relevant—must be applied to the surface of, or incorporated into, agricultural soils in accordance with the laws and regulations of the relevant State, Territory or local government; and
 (c) is used to supply nutrients to plants and soils to enhance plant growth and the fertility of soils; and
        (d)  does not include:
 (i) polymers and non‑biodegradable substances, such as plastics, rubber or coatings; or
 (ii) crop residue, hay, or straw, from a waste stream