Murray-Darling Basin Act 1993.
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Abstract
Under section 1, "The purpose of this Act is to approve and provide for carrying out an agreement entered into between the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia with regard to the water, land and other environmental resources of the Murray-Darling Basin." The Act provides for the appointment of members of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and defines its functions and powers. The Act contains provisions also on juridical matters, accession of other parties (sect. 29) and penalties. The Act is completed by two schedules, one containing the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement and one containing the Murray-Darling Basin Amending Agreement.
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Version incorporating amendments as at 1 July 2003.
Repealed
No
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English
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