Water links
In Australia, a large number of entities are involved in water planning and management, operating at all levels of government. This directory lists some of the major organisations involved.
Australian Government water agencies and programs
Several Australian government agencies have a direct role in national water resource planning, management and policy. Other Australian Government agencies contribute to water management and/or collect water information.
Ministerial councils and committees provide policy and legislative oversight of water issues, and there are related Australian Government funding programs.
- See links to national agencies, committees, programs and schemes
State and territory water agencies
Lead water agencies in the states and territories have primary responsibility for water resource planning and management.
Water providers
Across Australia, a large range of state and regional authorities, utilities, corporations and boards own or operate water storages for electricity generation, urban water or rural water supply purposes.
Research agencies, industry associations, and environmental organisations
Other water information
For detailed information on water governance in Australia see our water governance web pages.
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