Water Management Act 1999

In considering a permit application, the Minister is to take into consideration – the matters referred to in section 141; and any representations made under section 146(1) in relation to the permit application; and any advice and comments received from the Director or Director of Inland Fisheries; and any advice and comments received from a committee established under section 9 for the purposes of this Part; and any information provided, or actions taken, by the applicant in compliance with a notice issued to the applicant under section 149(1); and any matters relating to the potential impact of the dam works, including but not limited to – the potential impact of the dam works on, or matters that are relevant to, water resources and hydrology; and the potential impact of the dam works on, or matters that are relevant to, conservation and protection of natural values; and the mitigation or offsetting of any adverse impact that may result from the dam works; and the potential impact of the dam works on the conservation and protection of cultural heritage; and the potential impact of the dam works on inland fisheries; and the potential impact of the dam works on the persons who take water from a water resource affected by the proposed dam works; and the potential impact of the dam works on the impoundment area of the dam or proposed dam; and the potential impact of the dam works on the chemical nature and stability of the material contained, or to be contained, in the dam or proposed dam.

In considering a permit application, the Minister may consult any person who the Minister considers has expertise, knowledge or skills that are relevant to the determination of the permit application.