Section 37A(2) of the Principal Act is amended as follows:

(a) by omitting from paragraph (e) "jointly" ;

(b) by inserting the following paragraphs after paragraph (f) :

(fa) a person with knowledge and expertise in the administration of forest policy who is nominated by the Secretary of the Department; and

(fb) a person with knowledge and expertise in relation to natural heritage or cultural heritage who is nominated by the Secretary of the department that is responsible, for the administration of the Nature Conservation Act 2002 , to the Minister to whom that Act is assigned; and

(fc) a person, other than the chief forest practices officer, who is a forest practices officer; and

(c) by omitting from paragraph (g) "jointly" .