Define social or economic…

Define social or economic impacts. That the Minister must act swiftly upon to amend or change at the Ministers discretion.

Who determines these definitions?

Can a community prove that a species at risk or its habitat is already providing a social or econimic benefit and should therefore be considered against a proposed development. I.e. in the case of tourism industry related use of habitat and or species protected areas?

If the ministers "decision based upon formulated opinion" is determined by a local agency inlcuding that employed or retained by an indigenous community to have a detrimental impact upon said Species at Risk. Is the Minister personally and legally responsible and subject to law protecting the harassment and endangerment of the species?

Will the minister consider the social or economic impacts on a community due to the loss of a Species at Risk and its habitat due to encroaching development?

Can the Ministry provide proof the proposed amendments will benefit species at risk? By increasing habitat? Supporting projects to see population increases? Supporting research to sustain populations?