Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources
Interim Inspector-General of Murray–Darling Basin Water Resources
1 October 2019 – 5 August 2021
Non-statutory office that oversaw how the Commonwealth and Basin states met their obligations under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and water-sharing arrangements, and reported on issues such as water sharing in the southern Basin.
How it came into existence
Created by executive decision in the water resources portfolio, with former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty appointed for twelve months from 1 October 2019 while legislation for a permanent statutory office was prepared.
Changes during its life
- 1 February 2020Moved to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
How it ended
Replaced on 5 August 2021 by the statutory Inspector-General of Water Compliance under amendments to the Water Act 2007; Troy Grant, who had succeeded Keelty as interim inspector-general, became the first statutory office holder.
- Oversight of Basin water compliance
Main functions
- Oversight of Commonwealth and state compliance with Basin water law
- Inquiries into Basin water management issues
- Reporting on water sharing and Basin Plan implementation
- Preparing for a statutory water compliance regulator
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.
Lineage
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 31 December 2019 to 1 January 2021)
Government records and websites
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