Part 6: Environmental outcomes reports General Section 163: Guidance Background
This provision requires public authorities to have regard to guidance issued by the appropriate authority when exercising their functions in respect of environmental assessment. In setting outcomes, the appropriate authority will prepare guidance detailing out how relevant plans and consents demonstrate they are supporting the delivery of specified environmental outcomes. This guidance will support public authorities to ensure consistency of assessment and allow the appropriate authority to reflect up-to-date science and methodologies.