(1) Subject to this section, this Division applies to a proposed amendment to an interim emissions reduction target as if the proposed amendment were the initial interim emissions reduction target for an interim target period.
(2) The Premier and the Minister may amend an interim emissions reduction target if, in the opinion of the Premier and the Minister, exceptional circumstances apply.
(3) Section 10(2) to (6) does not apply to the amendment of an interim emissions reduction target.
(4) The publication of an amended interim
emissions reduction target must be accompanied by a statement of the
reasons why the amendment is necessary.
Part 3—Climate change considerations