Victorian Consolidated Legislation

National Parks Act 1975 - SECT 32M

Determination of disputes

32M. Determination of disputes



(1) If the Secretary has not entered into an agreement under section 32I-

   (a)  with Melbourne Water Corporation about the management of a Melbourne
        water supply catchment area; or

   (b)  with Barwon Water about the management of the Barwon water supply
        catchment area; or

   (c)  with South West Water about the management of the South West water
        supply catchment area-

and if there is a dispute about the management of the area, either the
Secretary or the relevant managing water authority may refer the dispute to
the Minister, the Minister responsible for administering the relevant managing
water authority and (in the case of Melbourne Water Corporation) the Minister
administering section 17 of the State Owned Enterprises Act 1992 for
determination.

(2) A decision of the Ministers under subsection (1) is binding on the parties
to the dispute.