Water environmental law in Australia

Assessment Question:
Chief Justice Spigelman has found that the intention of sections 5 and 9 of the Water Management Act 2000 (NSW), when read
together, mean that decisions about water sharing should give priority to protecting the water source and its dependent
ecosystems: Nature Conservation Council (NSW) Inc v Minister administering the Water Management Act 2000 [2005] NSWCA 9 at
[54]. In light of this judgment, critically assess whether consumptive use rights under the Water Management Act provide
for ordinary and reasonable use of water that is ecologically sustainable.

Referencing style that the assessment must comply with: Australian Guide to
Legal Citation.

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