Water Management Act 1999

The Minister, by order published in the Gazette, may issue guidelines in relation to – the consideration and determination of applications for Division 3 permits; and the determination of any conditions to which a Division 3 permit is to be subject; and any matter related to a matter referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

The guidelines may include or adopt standards and codes.

The Minister, by order published in the Gazette, may – amend the guidelines; or repeal the guidelines and substitute new guidelines.

In issuing guidelines, amending guidelines or substituting guidelines, the Minister may consult with the persons he or she considers appropriate.

The Minister is to ensure that the guidelines, as in force, are published on the website of the Department and made available to the public in any other manner the Minister considers appropriate.

An order under subsection (1) or (3) is not a statutory rule.