MURRAY-DARLING BASIN ACT 1993

Table of Provisions

PART 1--PRELIMINARY

• 1 Purpose  
• 2 Commencement  
• 3 Definitions  
• 4 Act to bind Crown  

PART 2--STATE MEMBER OF BASIN OFFICIALS COMMITTEE

• 5 Appointment of member  
• 6 Acting member of the Committee  
• 7 Period of appointment  
• 8 Standing obligation to disclose interests  
• 9 Obligation to disclose interest before considering a particular matter  

PART 3--THE COMMISSION AND ITS OPERATIONS

• 16 Construction of works  
• 17 Acquisition of land  
• 18 Construction powers of relevant water authority  
• 19 Powers to dispose of certain lands  
• 20 Powers, liabilities and immunities under Water Act 1989  
• 21 Crown land  
• 22 Management of Crown land  

PART 4--GENERAL

• 25 Appropriation  
• 26 Exemption from taxes and charges  
• 28 Certain documents to be laid before Parliament  
• 30 Penalty for injuring works  
• 32 Regulations  
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