VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS NO. 6, THURSDAY 8 MAY 2003

(1) That a standing committee be appointed to inquire into and report from time to time on the following terms of reference:

(a) current disincentives that exist for ecologically sustainable land and water use in New South Wales;

(b) options for the removal of such disincentives and any consequences in doing so;

(c) approaches to land use management on farms which both reduce salinity and mitigate the effects of drought;

(d) ways of increasing the uptake of such land use management practices;

(e) the effectiveness of management systems for ensuring that sustainability measures for the management of natural resources in New South Wales are achieved;

(f) the impact of water management arrangements on the management of salinity in NSW.

(2) That the committee consist of Ms Allan, Mr Amery, Mr Aplin, Mr Martin, Mr McGrane and Mr Page.

(3) That the committee have power to make visits of inspection within New South Wales and other States and Territories of Australia.