Water governance arrangements in Australia

Understanding how water is managed in Australia and by whom is important to achieving National Water Initiative outcomes and long-term sustainable water management.

Diagrams and accompanying text explain the key water-management institutions (who is responsible) and legislative and administrative arrangements (how it is done) for each Australian state and territory. It also describes national and cross-border water governance arrangements.

Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Water Governance

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