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Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Tasmania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for water efficiency labelling and the making of water efficiency standards and for other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Environmental planning Water supply Policy/planning
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 15 February 2006.
Abstract

The objects of this Act are:(a) to conserve water supplies by reducing water consumption;(b) to provide information for purchasers of water-use and water-saving products;and (c) to promote the adoption of efficient and effective water-use and water-saving technologies. This Act forms a part of a cooperative scheme between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories to provide for national water efficiency labelling and standards (WELS).

Full text
English
Website
www.thelaw.tas.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Environmental planning, Water supply, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX