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Waterways Conservation Act 1976.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the conservation and management of certain waters and of the associated land and environment, to repeal the Swan River Conservation Act 1958, and for incidental and other purposes.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Inland waters Pollution control Water conservation zone Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Freshwater pollution Surface water Institution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act empowers the Governor to set aside management areas for the conservation of a watercourse and associated land.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Waterways Conservation Regulations 1981.

Legislation | Australia | 1981 (2010)

Keyword: Inland waters, Water conservation zone, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX