Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Western Australia Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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