Queensland Subordinate Legislation as Made

WATER PLAN (FITZROY BASIN) AMENDMENT PLAN 2021 - REG 11

11 Insertion of new ch 3A

After chapter 3 —
insert—

Chapter 3A - Measures for achieving outcomes

15A Measure to achieve specific outcome in s 13(1)(c)

(1) This section applies if unallocated water held as a strategic water infrastructure reserve is released for water infrastructure on the Fitzroy River.

(2) A measure that contributes to achieving the specific outcome stated in section 13(1)(c) is that at least 50% of unallocated water held as a strategic water infrastructure reserve in Rookwood Weir released for water infrastructure is released to agricultural users.

(3) In this section—

"agricultural activity" includes—

(a) cultivating soil; and

(b) broadcasting seed to establish an improved pasture; and

(c) planting, gathering or harvesting a crop, including a food or fibre crop; and

(d) growing non-indigenous grasses, legumes or forage cultivars; and

(e) other horticulture or viticulture activities.

"agricultural users" means holders of water entitlements who use water for an agricultural activity.