Types of licences

There are 4 types of licences under the Water Management Act 2000 and Water Act 1912.

1. 

   Water access licences

   In water sharing plan areas, water access licences authorise the taking of water from a water source, such as a river, lake or aquifer.

2. 

   Drillers licences

   To construct a water bore you need a driller’s licence.

3. 

   Corporate licences

   Irrigation corporations supply water under an operating licence.

4. 

   Water Act 1912 licences

   Outside water sharing plan areas, licence requirements under the Water Act 1912 apply.