Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current Acts(1) The environment Minister may give a written direction to the Water Holder in relation to the performance of its functions, powers or duties.
(2) A direction given under subsection (1) must not include a direction relating to—
(a) a particular application or use of water in the Water Holdings or other exercise of rights in the Water Holdings; or
(b) a particular acquisition or purchase of a right or entitlement for the Water Holdings or a particular disposal of or other dealing in a right or entitlement in the Water Holdings—
other than to ensure consistency with a corporate plan or with any relevant rules made under Division 6.
(3) The environment Minister must notify the Water Holder in writing of his or her intention to give a direction under subsection (1) at least 14 days before giving that direction.
(4) As soon as practicable after giving a direction under subsection (1), the environment Minister must publish in the Government Gazette notice of the direction, including a statement or summary of the contents of the direction.
(5) The Water Holder is required to include a statement or summary of the contents of any direction received under subsection (1) in its annual report.
S. 33DT inserted by No. 50/2010 s. 4.