Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00096:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00096
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 10231–11328

8  Varying permits
 (1) This section is made for the purposes of subsection 25(3) of the Act.
Note: In deciding whether to vary a permit under section 25 of the Act, the Minister must have regard to the matters specified in this section (see subsection 25(3) of the Act).
 (2) In deciding whether to vary a permit granted under section 23 of the Act, the Minister must have regard to:
 (a) whether the conduct that would be authorised by the permit, as varied:
 (i) would be consistent with the objects of the Act; and
 (ii) would be consistent with the relevant requirements of the Annex to the Underwater Cultural Heritage Convention; and
 (b) relevant government guidelines relating to the protection or management of Australia's underwater cultural heritage, as in force from time to time; and
 (c) whether appropriate consultation has been undertaken with relevant stakeholders relating to:
 (i) shared heritage interests; and
 (ii) issues of ownership or sovereignty; and
 (iii) obligations under any relevant international conventions, agreements or treaties, as in force from time to time.