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Water Act 1989
154Determination of disputes[[33]](#endnote-34)
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154 Determination of disputes[[33]](#endnote-34)
(1) The Minister may determine any dispute that arises between Authorities over a notice under section 152 or 153 and that determination is binding on the parties and is final.
(2) The Minister may refer to the Governor in Council any dispute that arises between an Authority and any other public statutory body (other than another Authority) over a notice under section 152 or 153, and that determination of the Governor in Council is binding on the parties and is final.
(3) A determination under this section may include the allocation or apportionment of costs.