Bills
Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
Introduction and first reading
Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Medical Research) (12:05): I move:
That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Act 2021 to make minor and technical amendments to that act, to make minor related amendments to the Water Act 1989 and for other purposes.
Motion agreed to.
Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (12:05): Could I get a brief explanation of the bill, please, Minister.
Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Medical Research) (12:06): The Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 will make amendments to the Water Act 1989 and the Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Act 2021. On commencement it will also amend the Water Act 1989 to extend the default commencement date of the place-of-take approvals framework from 1 July 2023 to 1 July 2024, providing further time to consult with flood-affected water users as well as making technical changes to allow the place-of-take approvals framework to function as intended and strengthening water delivery rights.
Read first time.
Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.