INCOME TAX ASSESSMENT ACT 1936 (ARCHIVE)
An approved water conservation plan is a water conservation plan (see subsection (2)) in relation to land that has been approved in writing as being a suitable water conservation plan for the land by:
(a) an officer of a water conservation agency (see subsection (3)) with authority to do so; or
(b) an approved farm water resource consultant (see subsection (4)). 653(2) Meaning of water conservation plan.
A water conservation plan is a plan for land that describes:
(a) the location and type of structures or improvements on the land, for storing water for livestock or for transporting water, that:
(i) will be effective and efficient in improving the drought preparedness of the land and of the natural environment of which it forms part; and
(ii) will not have a significant adverse effect on water quality or availability in areas outside the land; and
(b) the way in which the structures or improvements will achieve that result. 653(3) Meaning of water conservation agency.
A water conservation agency is a State or Territory Government department, or authority, that has responsibility for management of water resources.
653(4) Meaning of approved farm water resource consultant.An approved farm water resource consultant is a person in respect of whom an approval under subsection (5) is in force.
653(5) Approval of farm water resource consultants.The following persons may, in writing, approve a person as a farm water resource consultant for the purposes of this section:
(a) the Secretary to the Department of Primary Industries and Energy;
(b) an officer of that Department authorised in writing by its Secretary for the purpose of giving such approvals. 653(6) Qualifications for approval.
In deciding whether to approve a person as a farm water resource consultant, the following matters are to be taken into account:
(a) the qualifications, experience and knowledge of the person in relation to the management of water resources on land used for primary production;
(b) the standing of the person in the professional community;
(c) any other relevant matters. 653(7) AAT review.
Subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 , applications may be made to the Tribunal by a person for review of a decision (within the meaning of that Act) under subsection (5):
(a) to refuse approval of the person as a farm water resource consultant; or
(b) to revoke approval of the person as a farm water resource consultant.
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