Water Legislation, Policies and Strategies

The taking, use and management of Tasmania's surface and groundwater resources is guided by legislation, policies and strategies.

In this topic

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.
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.
National Water Initiative and draft National Water Agreement
Tasmania became a signatory to the National Water Initiative (NWI) on 2 June 2005.

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

Water Enquiries

GPO Box 44,
Hobart, TAS, 7001.