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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 title
An 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