Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00760:reg:2:p21
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00760
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 21/32)
Character Range: 280704–283661

(2) If an event of a type listed in subsection (1) would compromise a Basin State's ability to meet critical human water needs in the water resource plan area, the water resource plan must set out measures to meet critical human water needs during such an event.
(3) The water resource plan must provide that, if new scientific information suggests a change in the likelihood of an event of a type listed in subsection (1) occurring (for example, due to climate change), consideration must be given to whether, as a result of this new information, the water resources should be managed differently.

        Part 14—Indigenous values and uses
Note: If a water resource plan is prepared by a Basin State, it is expected that the Authority will consult with relevant Indigenous organisations in relation to whether the requirements of this Part have been met, for the purposes of paragraph 63(3)(b) of the Act.

10.52 Objectives and outcomes based on Indigenous values and uses
(1) A water resource plan must identify:
            (a) the objectives of Indigenous people in relation to managing the water resources of the water resource plan area; and
            (b) the outcomes for the management of the water resources of the water resource plan area that are desired by Indigenous people.
(2) In identifying the matters set out in subsection (1), regard must be had to:
            (a) the social, spiritual and cultural values of Indigenous people that relate to the water resources of the water resource plan area (Indigenous values); and
            (b) the social, spiritual and cultural uses of the water resources of the water resource plan area by Indigenous people (Indigenous uses);
as determined through consultation with relevant Indigenous organisations, including (where appropriate) the Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations and the Northern Murray‑Darling Basin Aboriginal Nations.
(3) A person or body preparing a water resource plan may identify opportunities to strengthen the protection of Indigenous values and Indigenous uses in accordance with the objectives and outcomes identified under subsection (1), in which case the opportunities must be specified in the water resource plan.

10.53 Consultation and preparation of water resource plan
(1) A water resource plan must be prepared having regard to the views of relevant Indigenous organisations with respect to the matters identified under section 10.52 and the following matters:
            (a) native title rights, native title claims and Indigenous Land Use Agreements provided for by the Native Title Act 1993 in relation to the water resources of the water resource plan area;
            (b) registered Aboriginal heritage relating to the water resources of the water resource plan area;
            (c) inclusion of Indigenous representation in the preparation and implementation of the plan;
            (d) Indigenous social, cultural, spiritual and customary