This legislation has been repealed.
(1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, extend the period for which any biodiversity certification remains in force.
(2) Biodiversity certification may be extended at any time before it expires.
(3) Biodiversity certification may be extended only if biodiversity certification, as extended, improves or maintains biodiversity values.Note : See Division 4 for the circumstances in which biodiversity certification improves or maintains biodiversity values.
(4) A biodiversity certification assessment in relation to the proposed extension is to take account of any proposed modifications to the description of the land proposed for biodiversity certification and the approved measures under the biodiversity certification (whether the modifications are proposed as a result of changes to the relevant biodiversity certification strategy or otherwise).
(5) A biodiversity certification assessment in relation to the proposed extension may take account of the impact of conservation measures that have already been implemented in connection with the biodiversity certification.
(6) The regulations may make further provision for or with respect to the extension of biodiversity certification.