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Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1984 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to give the Minister functions and powers, to give the Water Corporation powers, to make other provision in respect of their functions, to establish the Water Resources Ministerial Body and the Water Resources Council, and for related and other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Institution Waterworks Freshwater pollution Freshwater resources management Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 July 1985.
Abstract

This Act provides for general function and powers of the Minister including: the conservation, protection, assessment and management of water resources; planning the use of water resources; the promotion of the efficient use of water resources; and the development of plans on flood management.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Water Agencies (Water Use) By-laws 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2022)

Keyword: Water rights, Water conservation zone, Irrigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX