Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017
sec.47Consultation with other States
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sec.47 Consultation with other States
This section applies if— the chief executive proposes to make a decision about granting or amending a water licence; and the decision could have an adverse impact on groundwater pressure and levels at the border of Queensland and another State. The chief executive must consult with, and consider any information provided by, the other State before making the decision. (sec.47-ssec.1) This section applies if— the chief executive proposes to make a decision about granting or amending a water licence; and the decision could have an adverse impact on groundwater pressure and levels at the border of Queensland and another State. (sec.47-ssec.2) The chief executive must consult with, and consider any information provided by, the other State before making the decision.
- (a) the chief executive proposes to make a decision about granting or amending a water licence; and
- (b) the decision could have an adverse impact on groundwater pressure and levels at the border of Queensland and another State.