Introduction
Inquiries
Records of earlier inquiries undertaken by the committee:
| Start date | Inquiry |
|---|---|
| Thu 25 November 2004 | Natural Resource Management Issues - Inquiry into Terms of Reference (a) & (b) |
| Thu 08 May 2003 | Natural Resource Management Issues - Inquiry into Terms of Reference (c) & (d) |
| Thu 08 May 2003 | Natural Resource Management Issues - Inquiry into Term of Reference (f) |
Reports and government responses
Reports and government responses tabled by the committee:
| Inquiry | Report tabled | Government response due |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management Issues - Inquiry into Terms of Reference (c) & (d) | Tue 31 October 2006 | — |
| Natural Resource Management Issues - Inquiry into Term of Reference (f) | Tue 14 December 2004 | — |
Resolution establishing the committee
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.