After section 48P of the Water Act 1989 insert —
An application under this Division—
(a) must be in the form and made in the manner approved by the Minister; and
(b) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
The environment Minister may delegate, by instrument, any of the environment Minister's functions, powers or duties under this Division other than this power of delegation, to—
(a) a Catchment Management Authority; or
(b) Melbourne Water Corporation; or
(c) the Chief Executive of Parks Victoria; or
(d) the Department Head.".