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Water Legislation, Policies and Strategies

Water quality and supply is regulated by legislation, policies and strategies.

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Water Management Legislation
An outline of the objectives of the major pieces of legislation relevant to the management of Tasmania's water resources.
Water Resources Policies and Guidelines
Policies and guidelines established under the Water Management Act 1999.
National Water Initiative
Tasmania became a signatory to the National Water Initiative on 2 June 2005.
Rural Water Use Strategy
The Rural Water Use Strategy will guide Tasmania's future water management arrangements to ensure integrated, fair and efficient regulation of the State’s water resources.

The State Policy on Water Quality Management 1997 aims to achieve the sustainable management of Tasmania's surface and groundwater resources.

Search for current Tasmanian Acts on the Tasmanian Legislation website: www.legislation.tas.gov.au.

Water Enquiries
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 1300 368 550
Email: Water.Enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au