Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00849:clause:1_303ec
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00849
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 303EC
Character Range: 44130–46022

303EC  Minister may amend list

 (1) The Minister may, by instrument published in the Gazette, amend the list referred to in section 303EB by:
 (a) including items in a particular part of the list; or
 (b) deleting items from a particular part of the list; or
 (c) correcting an inaccuracy or updating the name of a species; or
 (d) imposing a restriction or condition to which the inclusion of a specimen in Part 2 of the list is subject; or
 (e) varying or revoking a restriction or condition to which the inclusion of a specimen in Part 2 of the list is subject.

 (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), correcting an inaccuracy includes ensuring that the list complies with subsections 303EB(4) and (10).

 (3) Before amending the list referred to in section 303EB as mentioned in paragraph (1)(a), (b), (d) or (e) of this section, the Minister:
 (a) must consult such other Minister or Ministers as the Minister considers appropriate; and
 (b) must consult such other Minister or Ministers of each State and self‑governing Territory as the Minister considers appropriate; and
 (c) may consult such other persons and organisations as the Minister considers appropriate.

 (4) An instrument under subsection (1) (other than an instrument mentioned in paragraph (1)(c)) is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

 (5) The Minister must not amend the list referred to in section 303EB by including an item in the list, unless:
 (a) the amendment is made following consideration of a relevant report under section 303ED or 303EE; or
 (b) the amendment is made following consideration of a relevant review under section 303EJ.

 (6) A copy of an instrument under subsection (1) is to be made available for inspection on the Internet.

Subdivision B—Assessments relating to the amendment of the list of specimens suitable for import