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River Murray Act 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and enhancement of the River Murray and related areas and ecosystems; and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basin/catchment/watershed Protected area Freshwater resources management Zoning Monitoring Water quality standards Policy/planning Pollution control Environmental planning Inland waters Freshwater pollution Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Basin
Murray-Darling Basin
Abstract

This Act concerns the management of the River Murray basin. The objective of the Act is to ensure that all reasonable and practicable measures are taken to protect, restore and enhance the River Murray in recognition of its critical importance to the South Australian community and its unique value from environmental, economic and social perspectives and to provide for the sustainable use and development of its resources. For the purposes of this Act, the Governor has the power to designate areas as River Murray Protection Areas. The Act provides for monitoring of the conditions of the river and its environment, for inspection and most of all for the planning of activities and development in the area. Under section 23, a general duty of care is formulated: a person must take all reasonable measures to prevent or minimize any harm to the River Murray through his or her actions or activities and detailed duties are indicated.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

River Murray Regulations 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Inland waters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

River Murray Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017

Keyword: Protected area, Zoning, Inland waters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX