Commonwealth and other access licences arising from arrangements
63A Commonwealth and other access licences arising from arrangements
The Minister may grant an access licence to the Commonwealth, or a person nominated by the Commonwealth, at the Minister’s discretion, if the Minister is satisfied that—
the licence is required in order to give effect to an agreement or other arrangement (including, but not limited to, a funding agreement or arrangement) entered into by or on behalf of the State, and
the licence is to form part of the Commonwealth environmental water holdings within the meaning of the Water Act 2007 of the Commonwealth.
Sections 61 and 63 (1) and (2) do not apply to an access licence granted under this section.
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