NATIONAL PARKS ACT 1975 - SECT 32M Determination of disputes

NATIONAL PARKS ACT 1975 - SECT 32M

S. 32M(1) amended by No. 19/2018 s. 203.

    (1)     If Parks Victoria 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

S. 32M(1)(c) substituted by No. 90/2009 s. 6.

        (c)     with Wannon Water about the management of the Wannon water supply catchment area—

and if there is a dispute about the management of the area, either Parks Victoria 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 Treasurer for determination.

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

S. 32N inserted by No. 57/1995 s. 9, substituted by No. 60/2005 s. 9.