Review of the Natural Resources Commission Act 2003

About the Review

The Natural Resources Commission Act 2003 was introduced to establish an independent Commission to provide advice on specific issues as directed by the government. Its core tasks include:

• making recommendations on natural resource management standards and targets
• auditing the performance of the catchment management authorities
• reporting on the achievement of targets
• conducting inquiries.

The Department of Premier and Cabinet conducted the first statutory review of the NRC Act. Key stakeholders and the wider community had the opportunity to comment during the review. There was strong agreement that the policy objectives of the NRC Act remain valid.