Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00111:clause:1_14b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00111
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14B
Character Range: 16000–17160

14B  After subsection 50(4)
Insert:

Reviews to consider certain matters
 (4A) In reviewing the Basin Plan under subsection (1) or (2), the Authority must consider the following matters and report on them in the report prepared under paragraph (5)(a):
 (a) matters relevant to Indigenous people in relation to the management of Basin water resources including, but not limited to, the extent to which Basin water resources could be managed so as to improve the spiritual, environmental, cultural, social and economic conditions of Indigenous people;
 (b) the extent to which the Basin Plan, including requirements relating to water resource plans:
 (i) recognises and protects the interests of Indigenous people; and
 (ii) supports opportunities for Indigenous people to participate in determining and developing priorities and strategies for the development or use of Basin water resources, including opportunities for participation that incorporates free, prior and informed consent;
 (c) the management of climate change risks.

Part 4—SDL changes and action plans

Division 1—Ensuring that SDL changes pass through to water resource plans

Water Act 2007