That a standing committee be appointed to inquire into and report from time to
time on the following terms of reference:
current disincentives that exist for ecologically sustainable land and water
use in New South Wales;
options for the removal of such disincentives and any consequences in doing so;
approaches to land use management on farms which both reduce salinity and
mitigate the effects of drought;
ways of increasing the up-take of such land use management practices;
the effectiveness of management systems for ensuring that sustainability
measures for the management of natural resources in New South Wales are
achieved;
the impact of water management arrangements on the management of salinity in
NSW.
That the committee consist of Ms Allan, Mr Amery, Mr Aplin, Mr Martin, Mr
McGrane and Mr Page.
That the committee have power to make visits of inspection within New South
Wales and other States and Territories of Australia.