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Legislation & policies

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    Acts & regulations

    There are two key pieces of legislation that govern the management of water in NSW, the Water Management Act 2000 and the Water Act 1912.
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    Statutory reporting

    Learn about the reporting undertaken by the Department as required under the Water Management Act 2000.
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    Assessing major developments

    Learn about role in providing advice on major projects which have an impact on water resources and their dependent ecosystems.
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    Intergovernmental agreements

    When there are water management concerns or interests that extend beyond one state or jurisdiction, governments may enter into formal intergovernmental agreements.
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    Extreme events policy

    This policy sets up a framework to manage extreme events in a structured and proactive way. It provides a clear and transparent framework for making decisions during extreme events.
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