Senator ALLISON (11:10 AM) —It is actually my understanding that the minister did agree with them, but we will move on. I move Democrat amendment (26) on sheet 2990:

324U Compliance with plans by the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agencies

This amendment relates to compliance plans by the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agencies in terms of management plans for national heritage places in Commonwealth areas and the national heritage management principles. At the present time the Commonwealth and/or Commonwealth agencies are prohibited from contravening a management plan for a national heritage place in a Commonwealth area. However, there is uncertainty regarding the issue of whether or not the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth agency can authorise another person to contravene a management plan for these areas. This amendment clarifies that the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth agency cannot authorise another person to contravene a management plan for a national heritage place in a Commonwealth area. Furthermore, it ensures that, where a management plan has not been made in relation to a national heritage place in a Commonwealth area, the Commonwealth and/or Commonwealth agencies must take all reasonable steps to not act inconsistently with the national heritage management principles. These amendments tie in with our amendment to section 137A.