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Water Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2006

Public Administration Committee· 22 May 2007general_report

The Public Administration Committee reviewed the Water Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2006, which implements Machinery of Government Taskforce recommendations by abolishing the Water and Rivers Commission and transferring its powers to the Minister for Water Resources and the Department of Water CEO. The committee focused on delegation powers and parliamentary privilege, recommending clarifications and potential amendments.

Impact

The changes affect water resource management, potentially impacting water service providers, landowners, and the public. Clarification on delegation impacts accountability. The parliamentary privilege issue affects transparency and scrutiny.

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