This act may be cited as the water resources act 1997. The edo has also, on behalf of the ncc, run the legal challenge to the gwydir regulated river water sharing plan in the cases of nature conservation council of new south wales inc v minister administering the water management act 2000. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act. This act provides for the management and conservation of all water resources of namibia, including inland waters, the sea and meteoric water, i. Pursuant to section 70 of the water management act 2000 the act, i, brian graham, having delegated authority from the minister for primary industries, do, by. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents page version for 25. You are using a version of the website built for webcrawlers and people. Water management act 2000 and water act 1912 waternsw. After an extensive period of public consultation, the water management act 2000 was passed by the nsw parliament in december 2000 establishing a complete new statutory framework.
Meaning of overland flow water chapter 2 water management planning part 1 general division 1 water management principles 5. Australia water management act 2000 new south wales, australia. Water amendment murraydarling basin agreementbasin salinity management. The national government has overall responsibility for and authority over water resource management. Water management act 2000 schedule 4 schedule 4 land exempt from water supply authority service charges section 312 1 land that is vested in the crown, or in a public body, or in trustees, and is used for a public cemetery. Determination ofclass 01 wukr resourcesand resource qualityobjccti\es 5 14. Management act 2000 nsw provide the basis for legal decision. Pdf on jan 1, 20, erin odonnell published australias environmental water holders.
May 28, 20 australia water management act 2000 new south wales, australia. This includes the equitable allocation and beneficial use of water in the public interest. Edo nsw has produced a number of resources on water management. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of. Act to be administered in accordance with water management principles and state. Consultation with dams safety nsw in relation to approvals for dams and flood. The water management act 2000 is the regulatory instrument for cold water pollution. This website aims to inform all stakeholders about warmas. However, the repeal of parts 1 and 8 was suspended until a day to be fixed by proclamation see gazette 30. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Index table search search this act notes noteup download help. Second, climate change has resulted in a series of droughts 19821983. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. The share component of an access licence may be changed, on application of the licence holder, under section 71r.
Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Water management act 2000 schedule 1 schedule 1 irrigation corporations section 117, in respect of the former coleambally irrigation area. The operating licence for waternsw also confers on waternsw certain functions of the minister administering the water management act 2000 and the water act 1912. This briefing paper summarises the white paper and submissions to the paper from two. The act regulates the abstraction, use and supply of water, lays down rules relative to water pollution, defines water rights and sets up an administrative framework to implement the purposes. The water act 2007 cth is not intended to exclude or limit the concurrent operation of any state law. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. From traditional to modern water management systems. Sep 02, 2014 this is the current version and applies as from 1 september 2014, i.
Warma home zambia water resources management website. The parliament of south australia enacts as follows. Of the republic of namibia legal assistance centre. An act to provide for the management of the water resources of the territory and for related purposes notified in act gazette s209. Much of the analysis is benchmarked against the south australian irrigation act 2009. Pursuant to section 70 of the water management act 2000 the act, i, brian graham, having delegated authority, do, by this order, and having considered the relevant provisions of the management plan in force in relation to the nsw murrumbidgee regulated river water source, authorise the taking of water pursuant. Therefore a person can only be entitled to use water if the use is permissible under the act. Equivalent legislation was passed by the other basin states. This is a compilation of the water act 2007 as in force on 18 december 20. Division 1water management principles 5 water management principles division 2state water management outcomes plan and water source classification 6 state water management outcomes plan. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 table of provisions long title chapter 1 preliminary 1. The majority of water access licences are issued under the water management act 2000 but some are still issued under the water act 1912. As at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 table of provisions long title. The increase in water demand is therefore daunting.
Welcome to the website of the water resources management authority warma. The water management act 2000 provides a framework for controlling the extraction of water, the. Getting to know the water management act 2000 waternsw. Chapter 1 preliminary chapter 1 preliminary 1 name of act 2 commencement 3 objects and. Water management act 2000 schedule 9 schedule 9 savings, transitional and other provisions section 403 part 1 preliminary 1 savings and transitional regulations 1 the regulations may contain provisions of a savings or transitional nature consequent on the enactment of the following acts. Improvement act 1948 nsw and the partially implemented water. Water resources act 1997 ceased repealed by sch 4 cl 431c of natural resources management act 2004 on 1.
Federal register of legislation australian government. The water act chapter 198 of the laws of zambia chapter 198 the water actchapter 198 the water act arrangement of sections part i general section 1. Water management act 2000 as at 1 november 2019 act 92 of 2000 notes note to division 3 an access licence may be amended under section 71s, on application of the licence holder, so as to change the extraction component of the licence. Catchment water management act 1995, the water resources act 1990 and other acts. Application for permit to discharge effluent or construct effluent treatment facility or disposal site 60. View or download the form application for certificate of compliance water management act, 2000 below.
This act also amended the water management act 2000 nsw and repealed the murraydarling basin act 1992 nsw. Pdf nsw cold water pollution strategy report on the. Water services gunnedah shire council is a proud supporter of smart water advice. Amended by national water amendment act 27 of 2014 from 2 sept 2014. To request free initial legal advice on an environmental or planning law issue, please. Contents water act 2000 page 4 50 amending or replacing a water plan.
With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Water management act 2000 and 57 clauses of the water management regulation 2004. Reflection on the evolution of a water ethic in semiarid morocco 231 that figure should drop to 500 m3 et tobi, 2003, p. Snowy hydro is free to release volumes in excess of the required release. Coastal areas of the state receive about 75 percent of the state average, but around 80 percent of water extraction and use occurs west of the great dividing range. Water management act 2000 sect 256 construction of fences, structures and flood works 256 construction of fences, structures and flood works 1 a person must not a construct any building, fence or structure in, on, or adjacent to, a levee bank, or b construct a flood work on a floodplain, except with the consent of the minister. Pdf the legal definition of a river or stream has been largely determined from a european perspective of what a river should. You are using a version of the website built for webcrawlers and people whose devices cannot use javascript. Water management amendment act 2010 no 3 amended by statute law miscellaneous provisions. Countryterritory zambia document type legislation date 2011 source fao, faolex long title an act to establish the water resources management authority and define its functions and powers.
Australia water management act 2000 new south wales. National government, acting through the minister, is responsible for the achievement of these fundamental principles in accordance with the constitutional mandate for water reform. This act may be cited as the water resources management act, 2011, and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by statutory instrument, appoint. It includes any commenced amendment affecting the legislation to that date. This legislation tackles many of the same historical configuration issues and current reform challenges that are faced by nsw and accordingly is of relevance to the nsw reforms. Water resources management act 11 of 20 namibia legal. Water management act 2000 no 92 contents chapter 1preliminary 1 name of act. Water management act 2000 published lw 18 september 2015 2015 no 558 david hurley, governor i, general the honourable david hurley ac dsc retd, governor of new south wales, with the advice of the executive council, and in pursuance of section 88a of the water management act 2000, make the following proclamation. The interpretation act 1987 contains definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this act. National water act, 1998 centre for environmental rights. The water amendment bill, 2014 passed into law on 2 june 2014 national water resource strategy published on 16 august 20. The object of the water management act 2000 is the sustainable and integrated management of the states water for the benefit of both present and future generations. The water management act 2000 also regulates the allocation of water for the environmental.
Pursuant to section 70 of the water management act 2000 the act, i, brian graham, having delegated authority, do, by this order, and having considered the relevant provisions of the management plan in force in relation to the nsw murrumbidgee regulated. This act may be cited as the water resources managementact, 2009andshall come into operation on such date as the ministermay, by noticepublishedinthe gazette, appoint. The flood and water management act 2010 commencement no. Current version for 14 may 2020 to date accessed 21 may 2020 at 23. National water act 36 of 1998 centre for environmental rights. Water management act 1999 you are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. In collaboration with smart approved watermark, we are providing a range of tips and resources to help you.
Exclusion of western province, zambezi and luapula rivers and portion of luangwa river 4. Amended by national water amendment act 45 of 1999 from 6 dec 1999. Water management act 2000 and the amendments to that act. Contents water act 2000 page 3 29 limiting water taken under water licence, water permit or water allocation. Antarctic treaty environment protection act 2000 and the antarctic. Getting to know the water management act 2000 objectives the objects of this act are to provide for the sustainable and integrated management of the water sources of nsw for the benefit of both present and future generations and, in particular. To provide for the management, protection, development, use and conservation of water resources. Water nsw act 2014 australasian legal information institute. Water amendment indigenous authority member act 2019. Water management act 2000 sect 256 construction of. Short title this act may be cited as the water resources act 1998.
Mar 01, 2017 contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. Edo nsw undertakes law reform work relevant to water management. Contents water act 2000 page 6 128 additional information may be required for application for dealings 119 129 when chief executive must refuse application. Environmental in a calabash introduction the national water act regulates the manner in which persons obtain the right to use water, and it provides for the just and equitable utilisation of water resources. Were developing a new legislation website and need your feedback.
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