Amendment VC105 (Alpine)

The amendment implements reforms to Victorias native vegetation and biodiversity provisions by: Amending Clause 12.01 (Biodiversity) to reflect the new no net loss approach rather than the previous net gain approach. Amending Clause 52.16 (Native vegetation precinct plan) to reflect the intent of the native vegetation and biodiversity reform package| and Amending Clause 52.17 (Native vegetation) to rationalise information requirements implement the new risk-based assessment pathways include a simplified approach for applications under a low-risk based pathway and streamline the determination of offset requirements. Amending Clause 66.02-2 (Native Vegetation - Referral and Notice Provisions) to require the class of application in the high risk pathway as defined in the document Permitted clearing of native vegetation - Biodiversity assessment guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries September 2013) be referred to the Secretary to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries as a recommending referral authority| and Amending Clause 81.01 (Table of incorporated documents in this scheme) to replace Victorias Native Vegetation - Framework for Action with a new incorporated document Permitted clearing of native vegetation - Biodiversity assessment guidelines (Department of Environment and Primary Industries September 2013). The amendment also updates outdated references to the Department of Sustainability and Environment to reflect the departments new name the Department of Environment and Primary Industries in relevant clauses.

Status date

20 Dec 2013

Exhibition

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Gazettal

20 Dec 2013

Outcome

Approved