Georgina and Diamantina water plan postponement of expiry

The endorsed Water Plan (Georgina and Diamantina) (Postponement of Expiry) summary impact analysis statement (IAS) (PDF, 133KB) was issued on 2 July 2024. It relates to the expiry date for the Water Plan (Georgina and Diamantina) 2004 and is published by the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW). It was endorsed by:

• Linda Dobe, Director-General, DRDMW
• Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water.

Proposal type

Regulatory proposals where no RIA is required.

Details

The Water Plan (Georgina and Diamantina) 2004 was due to expire on 5 August 2024. A Postponement of Expiry Notice has extended the expiry date to 5 August 2027.

Extending the Georgina and Diamantina water plan for three years will maintain the short-term sustainable management of the region’s water resources. This will provide adequate time to complete technical assessments and consultation to develop the replacement water plan, with a focus on ensuring the sustainable management of the region’s water resources over the life of the replacement water plan.

Gazettal of this notice occurred on 12 July 2024.

Postponing the expiry date of the Georgina and Diamantina water plan is an amendment that does not increase costs or the regulatory burden on business or the community and is not subject to Regulatory Impact Analysis under the Queensland Government Better Regulation Policy (2023).