Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00507:section:18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00507
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 18
Character Range: 17142–18837

18  Due diligence requirements for processing raw logs
 (1) The regulations must prescribe due diligence requirements for processing raw logs.
 (2) The requirements must be prescribed only for the purposes of reducing the risk that illegally logged raw logs are processed.
 (3) The requirements may include requirements in relation to one or more of the following:
 (a) gathering information for the purposes of assessing that risk, including in relation to the following:
 (i) the kind, origin and details of harvest of raw logs;
 (ii) the name and business addresses of, and other details about, suppliers of raw logs;
 (iii) evidence of compliance with the laws of the State or Territory in which raw logs were harvested;
 (iv) the completeness, accuracy or reliability of information gathered;
 (b) assessing and identifying that risk;
 (c) depending on the level of risk, measures to mitigate that risk;
 (d) providing statements of compliance;
 (e) auditing;
 (f) taking remedial action in prescribed circumstances;
 (g) providing reports and other information to the Minister;
 (h) publishing information.
 (4) Subsection (3) does not limit subsection (2).
 (5) The regulations may provide for due diligence requirements for processing raw logs to be satisfied, wholly or partly, by compliance with specified laws, rules or processes, including the following:
 (a) laws, or processes under laws, in force in a State or Territory;
 (b) rules or processes established or accredited by an industry or certifying body;
 (c) established operational processes.
 (6) Paragraphs (5)(a) to (c) do not limit subsection (5).

Part 4—Monitoring, investigation and enforcement

Division 1—Inspectors