Water
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Water Law in Australia
The allocation of entitlements to water in Victoria occurs under the legal framework established by the Water Act 1989 (Vic). The Water Act 2007 (Cth) provides for the management of water resources in the Murray-Darling Basin, and makes provision for other matters of national interest in relation to water and water information. |
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Relevant legislation
This is a list of summaries of and links to legislation which may be relevant:
Other relevant laws
Other areas of environmental law and policy which may be relevant to this area:
Other sources of information - external links
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Rural Law Online maintains detailed information on water law, including a discussion forum where you express your opinion and ask questions, and water information pages.
Rural Law Online maintains detailed information on water law, including a discussion forum where you express your opinion and ask questions, and water information pages.
The National Water Commission The National Water Commission is an independent statutory authority within the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts portfolio. The Commission's information on water use, research and future policy can be viewed here.
To view information on the Australian Government's activities and policies for water, view the Australian Government Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Water page.
The International Water Law Project contains links and information on international water law issues.
Other links
Water issues
Melbourne's water
On 19 June 2007 the former Premier of Victoria announced that plans to begin the process for the construction of a 150GL coastal desalinated water facility near Wonthaggi in Victoria. Read more about the legal context of desalination.
Water reuse?
In many parts of Victoria, water is used once then discharged to the ocean via a wastewater treatment plant; read more about the legal issues and protections for coastal and marine pollution.
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