For the Kahlbetzer family there will only ever be one Penny Wong. Each state and municipality will have regulations and limits on the extent of water diversion that may be permitted. Water rights pertain to the legal rights of property owners to access and use bodies of water adjacent to lands they hold. Different law may exist concerning surface water or ground water. By signing up, you agree to Pedestrian Group's Terms of Service and consent to our Privacy Policy. Water Minister Penny Wong says a federal offer to buy back permanent water licences from irrigators is a 'downpayment' on fixing the Murray-Darling Basin. Australia would maintain a welcoming environment for foreign investment where it was not contrary to the national interest, Cormann said. Getting this balance is essential when allocating finite water resources. Later on she held the portfolios of Public Administration and Accountability, Corporate Governance and Responsibility, and Workforce Participation. H.R. The parcel of entitlements that was offered by Twynam, comprising entitlements from five catchments, passed the tender criteria and were assessed as representing value for money at that time," Ms Wongs spokesman said. She also worked for the 'Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union' (CFMEU), on a part time basis. Discussion DraftBroadly speaking, the discussion draft re-enforces the states primary authority over water allocation, in particular as it relates to establishing and recognizing rights to use water. WATER Minister Penny Wong will hold back $1 billion in Victorian water infrastructure until the State Parliament guarantees a controversial water entitlement for the north-south pipeline. // Load /*