Legislation administered by the Department
The Department of Water assists the Minister for Water Resources in administering legislation including:
- Country Areas Water Supply Act 1947
- Land Drainage Act 1925
- Metropolitan Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1909
- Metropolitan Water Authority Act 1982
- Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914
- Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984
- Water and Rivers Commission Act 1995
- Water Boards Act 1904
- Water Services Licensing Act 1995
- Water Supply, Sewerage and Drainage Act 1912
- Waterways Conservation Act 1976
The above legislation may be viewed at the State Law Publisher website.
