Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 (Act No. 19 of 1914). Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1914 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act relating to rights in water resources, to make provision for the regulation, management, use and protection of water resources, to provide for irrigation schemes, and for related purposes. Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Irrigation Surface water Water supply Waterworks Institution Groundwater Offences/penalties Indigenous peoples Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 22 September 1914. Abstract This Act provides the legislative basis for the planning, regulation, management, protection and allocation of water resources in Western Australia. The objectives of the legislation include providing for the management, sustainable use and development of water resources to meet the needs of current and future users, and for the protection of their ecosystems and the environment in which water resources are situated. Full text English Website www.legislation.wa.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Rights in Water and Irrigation Regulations 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2014) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX