{"id":"qld:sl-2016-0216","name":"Water Regulation 2016","slug":"water-regulation-2016","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"216 of 2016","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175150,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2016-0216-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction","content":"## Introduction","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Water Regulation 2016 .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on the commencement of the Water Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014 , section 68 .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 19 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Watercourse identification and outer bank location","content":"## Watercourse identification and outer bank location","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.4 Purpose of division\n\nThe purpose of this division is to support the application of the provisions of the Act relating to the identification of watercourses and establishing the location of outer banks of watercourses.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of terms used in division","content":"### sec.5 Meaning of terms used in division\n\nIf a term used in this division is defined in chapter 1 , part 2 of the Act , or in schedule 4 of the Act to the extent it supports the operation of chapter 1 , part 2 of the Act , the term has the same meaning in this division and in schedule 1 .\nHowever, a reference to a watercourse is not intended to be limited in the way provided for in section 5 (4) of the Act .\n(sec.5-ssec.1) If a term used in this division is defined in chapter 1 , part 2 of the Act , or in schedule 4 of the Act to the extent it supports the operation of chapter 1 , part 2 of the Act , the term has the same meaning in this division and in schedule 1 .\n(sec.5-ssec.2) However, a reference to a watercourse is not intended to be limited in the way provided for in section 5 (4) of the Act .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Diagram depicting different valley reaches","content":"### sec.6 Diagram depicting different valley reaches\n\nDiagram A in schedule 1 , part 1 depicts in overview the upper, middle and lower valley reaches of a valley drained by a typical watercourse.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical upper valley reach","content":"### sec.7 Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical upper valley reach\n\nSchedule 1 , part 2 —\ngives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical upper valley reach and associated watercourse; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram B) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical upper valley reach; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram C) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in an upper valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.\n- (a) gives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical upper valley reach and associated watercourse; and\n- (b) includes a diagram (diagram B) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical upper valley reach; and\n- (c) includes a diagram (diagram C) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in an upper valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical middle valley reach","content":"### sec.8 Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical middle valley reach\n\nSchedule 1 , part 3 —\ngives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical middle valley reach and associated watercourse; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram D) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical middle valley reach; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram E) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in a middle valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.\n- (a) gives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical middle valley reach and associated watercourse; and\n- (b) includes a diagram (diagram D) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical middle valley reach; and\n- (c) includes a diagram (diagram E) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in a middle valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical lower valley reach","content":"### sec.9 Explanations and accompanying cross-section diagrams for typical lower valley reach\n\nSchedule 1 , part 4 —\ngives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical lower valley reach and associated watercourse; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram F) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach; and\nincludes a diagram (diagram G) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in a lower valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.\nSchedule 1 , part 4 also includes—\na diagram (diagram H) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach where 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches are contained within the valley; and\na diagram (diagram I) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in typical watercourses in a lower valley reach where the valley contains 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches, and that can help in locating outer banks in a multiple watercourse environment.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) Schedule 1 , part 4 — gives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical lower valley reach and associated watercourse; and includes a diagram (diagram F) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach; and includes a diagram (diagram G) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in a lower valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) Schedule 1 , part 4 also includes— a diagram (diagram H) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach where 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches are contained within the valley; and a diagram (diagram I) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in typical watercourses in a lower valley reach where the valley contains 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches, and that can help in locating outer banks in a multiple watercourse environment.\n- (a) gives an explanation of the characteristics of a typical lower valley reach and associated watercourse; and\n- (b) includes a diagram (diagram F) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach; and\n- (c) includes a diagram (diagram G) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical watercourse in a lower valley reach and that can help in locating outer banks.\n- (a) a diagram (diagram H) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in a typical lower valley reach where 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches are contained within the valley; and\n- (b) a diagram (diagram I) in cross-section form that depicts the natural features that are likely to be found in typical watercourses in a lower valley reach where the valley contains 2 or more watercourses in the form of anabranches, and that can help in locating outer banks in a multiple watercourse environment.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional information about applicability of cross-section diagrams","content":"### sec.10 Additional information about applicability of cross-section diagrams\n\nFor any valley, a particular valley reach could contain a section of valley reach, or a section of watercourse within a section of valley reach, that is not typical, having regard to the valley reach and watercourse cross-sections depicted in schedule 1 , parts 2 , 3 and 4 .\nThe cross-section of part of a middle valley reach of a particular watercourse might more closely resemble what is typical for an upper valley reach cross-section, and the cross-section of part of a lower valley reach of a particular watercourse might more closely resemble what is typical for a middle valley reach cross-section.\nAccordingly, a cross-section diagram could be used to help in the location of an outer bank, regardless of the valley reach in which the section of watercourse under consideration is located.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) For any valley, a particular valley reach could contain a section of valley reach, or a section of watercourse within a section of valley reach, that is not typical, having regard to the valley reach and watercourse cross-sections depicted in schedule 1 , parts 2 , 3 and 4 . The cross-section of part of a middle valley reach of a particular watercourse might more closely resemble what is typical for an upper valley reach cross-section, and the cross-section of part of a lower valley reach of a particular watercourse might more closely resemble what is typical for a middle valley reach cross-section.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) Accordingly, a cross-section diagram could be used to help in the location of an outer bank, regardless of the valley reach in which the section of watercourse under consideration is located.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explanation about valley margins","content":"### sec.11 Explanation about valley margins\n\nSchedule 1 includes a number of references to valley margins.\nA reference to a valley margin, in relation to a valley drained by a watercourse, is intended as a reference to the bedrock feature that forms a lateral extent of the valley floor.\nA valley margin could consist of a hill, cliff, ridge or mountain, but this will generally vary according to where the valley margin is situated in the valley as a whole.\nA valley margin in an upper valley reach could be a mountain, but in a lower valley reach, a valley margin is likely to be no higher than a ridge.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) Schedule 1 includes a number of references to valley margins.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) A reference to a valley margin, in relation to a valley drained by a watercourse, is intended as a reference to the bedrock feature that forms a lateral extent of the valley floor.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) A valley margin could consist of a hill, cliff, ridge or mountain, but this will generally vary according to where the valley margin is situated in the valley as a whole. A valley margin in an upper valley reach could be a mountain, but in a lower valley reach, a valley margin is likely to be no higher than a ridge.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Explanation about terraces","content":"### sec.12 Explanation about terraces\n\nSchedule 1 includes a number of references to terraces.\nA reference to a terrace, in relation to a valley drained by a watercourse, is intended as a reference to an abandoned floodplain that is situated above an active floodplain associated with the watercourse.\nA terrace is formed when floodplains are abandoned during down-cutting into the valley floor by base level change in the form of tectonic activity, by shifts in sediment load or by changes in the flow regime of the watercourse.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) Schedule 1 includes a number of references to terraces.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) A reference to a terrace, in relation to a valley drained by a watercourse, is intended as a reference to an abandoned floodplain that is situated above an active floodplain associated with the watercourse.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) A terrace is formed when floodplains are abandoned during down-cutting into the valley floor by base level change in the form of tectonic activity, by shifts in sediment load or by changes in the flow regime of the watercourse.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water rights and planning","content":"# Water rights and planning","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Collecting information about water","content":"## Collecting information about water","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of works and water use— Act , s 36","content":"### sec.13 Notice of works and water use— Act , s 36\n\nFor section 36 (3) (b) of the Act , a chief executive’s notice must state the following matters—\nthe land to which the notice applies;\nthe type of works required to be notified by the owner, including the purpose and size of the works;\nwhich 1 or more of the following the notice relates to—\nexisting works;\nworks under construction;\non their completion, works constructed in the future;\nan expiry date of the notice;\nthe proposed consultation arrangements for the notice.\n- (a) the land to which the notice applies;\n- (b) the type of works required to be notified by the owner, including the purpose and size of the works;\n- (c) which 1 or more of the following the notice relates to— (i) existing works; (ii) works under construction; (iii) on their completion, works constructed in the future;\n- (i) existing works;\n- (ii) works under construction;\n- (iii) on their completion, works constructed in the future;\n- (d) an expiry date of the notice;\n- (e) the proposed consultation arrangements for the notice.\n- (i) existing works;\n- (ii) works under construction;\n- (iii) on their completion, works constructed in the future;","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Unallocated water","content":"## Unallocated water","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular unallocated water reserved— Act , s 39","content":"### sec.14 Particular unallocated water reserved— Act , s 39\n\nFor section 39 (a) of the Act , unallocated water, that is described in schedule 2 , is reserved for a part of the State or for particular water to which no water plan applies.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public consultation","content":"### sec.15 Public consultation\n\nIf the Minister proposes to reserve unallocated water, the Minister may decide whether public consultation on the proposal is required.\nIf the Minister decides public consultation is required, the Minister must publish a notice of the proposal stating—\nthe location of the unallocated water; and\nthe type of water to be reserved; and\nthe purpose for which the water is to be reserved; and\nthe volume of water to be reserved; and\nthe proposed consultation arrangements; and\nwhere information about the proposed unallocated water reserve is available for public access.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) If the Minister proposes to reserve unallocated water, the Minister may decide whether public consultation on the proposal is required.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) If the Minister decides public consultation is required, the Minister must publish a notice of the proposal stating— the location of the unallocated water; and the type of water to be reserved; and the purpose for which the water is to be reserved; and the volume of water to be reserved; and the proposed consultation arrangements; and where information about the proposed unallocated water reserve is available for public access.\n- (a) the location of the unallocated water; and\n- (b) the type of water to be reserved; and\n- (c) the purpose for which the water is to be reserved; and\n- (d) the volume of water to be reserved; and\n- (e) the proposed consultation arrangements; and\n- (f) where information about the proposed unallocated water reserve is available for public access.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public auction, tender, fixed price sale or grant for a particular purpose— Act , ss 39 and 40","content":"### sec.16 Public auction, tender, fixed price sale or grant for a particular purpose— Act , ss 39 and 40\n\nThis subdivision prescribes, for sections 39 (b) and 40 (2) of the Act , the processes for releasing unallocated water by—\npublic auction; or\ntender; or\nfixed price sale; or\ngrant for a particular purpose.\ns 16 amd 2023 SL No. 173 s 3\n- (a) public auction; or\n- (b) tender; or\n- (c) fixed price sale; or\n- (d) grant for a particular purpose.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public notice of availability of water","content":"### sec.17 Public notice of availability of water\n\nThe chief executive must publish a notice about the availability of the water by auction or tender.\nThe notice must be published before—\nthe day the auction is held; or\nthe start of the period in which tenders may be made.\nThe notice must state the following—\nwhether the water is being sold by public auction or tender;\nthe type of water entitlement to be granted for the sale;\ndetails as follows for identifying the water—\nany water plan or water management protocol under which the water is available;\nthe purpose for which the water is available;\nother details, if any, sufficient to identify the water, including, for example—\nif the water is described in schedule 2 —the water so described; and\nthe volume of water available to be sold; and\nthe location from which the water may be taken;\nfor an auction—where and when the auction is to be held;\nfor a tender—\nthe day (the closing day ) by which tenders must be made; and\nthe place where tenders must be lodged or the way tenders must be lodged electronically;\nwhere the terms of sale are available;\nanything else relating to the proposed sale the chief executive considers appropriate.\nThe chief executive may publish a notice about the availability of the water by fixed price sale.\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The chief executive must publish a notice about the availability of the water by auction or tender.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The notice must be published before— the day the auction is held; or the start of the period in which tenders may be made.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The notice must state the following— whether the water is being sold by public auction or tender; the type of water entitlement to be granted for the sale; details as follows for identifying the water— any water plan or water management protocol under which the water is available; the purpose for which the water is available; other details, if any, sufficient to identify the water, including, for example— if the water is described in schedule 2 —the water so described; and the volume of water available to be sold; and the location from which the water may be taken; for an auction—where and when the auction is to be held; for a tender— the day (the closing day ) by which tenders must be made; and the place where tenders must be lodged or the way tenders must be lodged electronically; where the terms of sale are available; anything else relating to the proposed sale the chief executive considers appropriate.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) The chief executive may publish a notice about the availability of the water by fixed price sale.\n- (a) the day the auction is held; or\n- (b) the start of the period in which tenders may be made.\n- (a) whether the water is being sold by public auction or tender;\n- (b) the type of water entitlement to be granted for the sale;\n- (c) details as follows for identifying the water— (i) any water plan or water management protocol under which the water is available; (ii) the purpose for which the water is available;\n- (i) any water plan or water management protocol under which the water is available;\n- (ii) the purpose for which the water is available;\n- (d) other details, if any, sufficient to identify the water, including, for example— (i) if the water is described in schedule 2 —the water so described; and (ii) the volume of water available to be sold; and (iii) the location from which the water may be taken;\n- (i) if the water is described in schedule 2 —the water so described; and\n- (ii) the volume of water available to be sold; and\n- (iii) the location from which the water may be taken;\n- (e) for an auction—where and when the auction is to be held;\n- (f) for a tender— (i) the day (the closing day ) by which tenders must be made; and (ii) the place where tenders must be lodged or the way tenders must be lodged electronically;\n- (i) the day (the closing day ) by which tenders must be made; and\n- (ii) the place where tenders must be lodged or the way tenders must be lodged electronically;\n- (g) where the terms of sale are available;\n- (h) anything else relating to the proposed sale the chief executive considers appropriate.\n- (i) any water plan or water management protocol under which the water is available;\n- (ii) the purpose for which the water is available;\n- (i) if the water is described in schedule 2 —the water so described; and\n- (ii) the volume of water available to be sold; and\n- (iii) the location from which the water may be taken;\n- (i) the day (the closing day ) by which tenders must be made; and\n- (ii) the place where tenders must be lodged or the way tenders must be lodged electronically;","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Terms of sale or grant","content":"### sec.18 Terms of sale or grant\n\nThe chief executive may decide the terms—\nof a sale of water under this division; or\nUnder section 40 of the Act , the chief executive may set a price for the sale of the water.\nfor granting water for a particular purpose under this division.\n- (a) of a sale of water under this division; or Note— Under section 40 of the Act , the chief executive may set a price for the sale of the water.\n- (b) for granting water for a particular purpose under this division.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to complete purchase","content":"### sec.19 Failure to complete purchase\n\nThis section applies if—\na person enters into an agreement under this division to purchase water; and\nthe person does not complete the purchase in accordance with the terms of sale.\nAny deposit paid by the person is forfeited to the State and the State may otherwise deal with the water under this division.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person enters into an agreement under this division to purchase water; and the person does not complete the purchase in accordance with the terms of sale.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Any deposit paid by the person is forfeited to the State and the State may otherwise deal with the water under this division.\n- (a) a person enters into an agreement under this division to purchase water; and\n- (b) the person does not complete the purchase in accordance with the terms of sale.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.20\n\ns 20 om 2019 SL No. 1 s 3","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sale of water may be withdrawn","content":"### sec.21 Sale of water may be withdrawn\n\nThe chief executive may withdraw a sale under this division of all or part of the water—\nfor a sale by auction—\nbefore the auction; or\nif the water is not sold at the auction, after the auction; or\nfor a sale by tender—before the closing day for the tender; or\nfor a fixed price sale—before an agreement is entered into under this division for the sale.\nIf a sale is withdrawn under subsection (1) (a) or (b) , the chief executive must publish a notice about the withdrawal.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The chief executive may withdraw a sale under this division of all or part of the water— for a sale by auction— before the auction; or if the water is not sold at the auction, after the auction; or for a sale by tender—before the closing day for the tender; or for a fixed price sale—before an agreement is entered into under this division for the sale.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) If a sale is withdrawn under subsection (1) (a) or (b) , the chief executive must publish a notice about the withdrawal.\n- (a) for a sale by auction— (i) before the auction; or (ii) if the water is not sold at the auction, after the auction; or\n- (i) before the auction; or\n- (ii) if the water is not sold at the auction, after the auction; or\n- (b) for a sale by tender—before the closing day for the tender; or\n- (c) for a fixed price sale—before an agreement is entered into under this division for the sale.\n- (i) before the auction; or\n- (ii) if the water is not sold at the auction, after the auction; or","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Minister’s reports on water plans","content":"## Minister’s reports on water plans","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister’s reports on water plans— Act , s 49","content":"### sec.22 Minister’s reports on water plans— Act , s 49\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 49 (2) (a) of the Act , the times at which the Minister must prepare reports about each water plan and the matters a report must state.\nThe Minister must prepare the following reports about each water plan—\nan initial report within 5 years after the commencement of the plan; and\na subsequent report each no more than 5 years after the previous report unless subsection (3) applies.\nHowever, if a notice under section 44 (2) of the Act states, for a water plan, the matters mentioned in subsection (4) , the notice is taken to be a subsequent report prepared by the Minister under subsection (2) (b) for the water plan.\nThe Minister’s report about a water plan must state the following—\nwhether the plan is advancing the sustainable management of Queensland’s water resources;\nan assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan in achieving the plan’s outcomes;\ninformation on water use and authorisations in the plan area, including—\nwater entitlements; and\nwater taken or interfered with under statutory authorisations;\na summary of the findings of research and monitoring for the plan;\nany identified risks to the plan’s outcomes;\nwhat amendments, if any, have been made to the plan since its commencement;\nany noncompliance under a water entitlement or other authorisation in the plan area.\ns 22 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 4\n(sec.22-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 49 (2) (a) of the Act , the times at which the Minister must prepare reports about each water plan and the matters a report must state.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The Minister must prepare the following reports about each water plan— an initial report within 5 years after the commencement of the plan; and a subsequent report each no more than 5 years after the previous report unless subsection (3) applies.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) However, if a notice under section 44 (2) of the Act states, for a water plan, the matters mentioned in subsection (4) , the notice is taken to be a subsequent report prepared by the Minister under subsection (2) (b) for the water plan.\n(sec.22-ssec.4) The Minister’s report about a water plan must state the following— whether the plan is advancing the sustainable management of Queensland’s water resources; an assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan in achieving the plan’s outcomes; information on water use and authorisations in the plan area, including— water entitlements; and water taken or interfered with under statutory authorisations; a summary of the findings of research and monitoring for the plan; any identified risks to the plan’s outcomes; what amendments, if any, have been made to the plan since its commencement; any noncompliance under a water entitlement or other authorisation in the plan area. s 22 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 4\n- (a) an initial report within 5 years after the commencement of the plan; and\n- (b) a subsequent report each no more than 5 years after the previous report unless subsection (3) applies.\n- (a) whether the plan is advancing the sustainable management of Queensland’s water resources;\n- (b) an assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of the plan in achieving the plan’s outcomes;\n- (c) information on water use and authorisations in the plan area, including— (i) water entitlements; and (ii) water taken or interfered with under statutory authorisations;\n- (i) water entitlements; and\n- (ii) water taken or interfered with under statutory authorisations;\n- (d) a summary of the findings of research and monitoring for the plan;\n- (e) any identified risks to the plan’s outcomes;\n- (f) what amendments, if any, have been made to the plan since its commencement;\n- (g) any noncompliance under a water entitlement or other authorisation in the plan area.\n- (i) water entitlements; and\n- (ii) water taken or interfered with under statutory authorisations;","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Statutory authorisations to take or interfere with water","content":"# Statutory authorisations to take or interfere with water","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Constructing authorities","content":"## Constructing authorities","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed purpose for which constructing authority may take water— Act , s 99","content":"### sec.23 Prescribed purpose for which constructing authority may take water— Act , s 99\n\nFor section 99 (2) (b) of the Act , the taking of water by a constructing authority for the purpose of constructing or maintaining infrastructure that the constructing authority may lawfully construct or maintain is prescribed.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed conditions on taking water by constructing authority— Act , s 99","content":"### sec.24 Prescribed conditions on taking water by constructing authority— Act , s 99\n\nFor section 99 (2) (c) (i) of the Act , the taking of water by a constructing authority is subject to the condition that the taking of water by the constructing authority is done in accordance with the document called ‘Exemption requirements for constructing authorities for the taking of water without a water entitlement’ approved by the chief executive.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Authorised taking of, or interference with, water without water entitlement","content":"## Authorised taking of, or interference with, water without water entitlement","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed activities— Act , s 101","content":"### sec.25 Prescribed activities— Act , s 101\n\nEach activity mentioned in schedule 3 is prescribed for section 101 (1) (a) of the Act .\nHowever, subsection (1) does not apply to the extent the water for the activity is taken from an area to which a water supply scheme applies, unless the water is taken by a person who holds—\na resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or\nan interim resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or\na distribution operations licence for the water supply scheme.\ns 25 amd 2017 SL No. 122 s 5\n(sec.25-ssec.1) Each activity mentioned in schedule 3 is prescribed for section 101 (1) (a) of the Act .\n(sec.25-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to the extent the water for the activity is taken from an area to which a water supply scheme applies, unless the water is taken by a person who holds— a resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or an interim resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or a distribution operations licence for the water supply scheme.\n- (a) a resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or\n- (b) an interim resource operations licence for the water supply scheme; or\n- (c) a distribution operations licence for the water supply scheme.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Matters relating to water licences","content":"# Matters relating to water licences","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed entities— Act , s 104 , definition prescribed entity","content":"### sec.26 Prescribed entities— Act , s 104 , definition prescribed entity\n\nFor section 104 of the Act , definition prescribed entity , paragraph (l) , the entities mentioned in schedule 4 are prescribed.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water sharing rules","content":"## Water sharing rules","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water sharing rules— Act , schedule 4 , definition water sharing rules","content":"### sec.27 Water sharing rules— Act , schedule 4 , definition water sharing rules\n\nFor schedule 4 of the Act , definition water sharing rules , paragraph (c) , the water sharing rules for taking water from a water management area, or a part of the area, mentioned in schedule 5 , column 1, are opposite the area in column 2.\nA copy of the water sharing rules for a water management area, or a part of the area, may be obtained from the department’s regional office for the area.\nThe water sharing rules for taking water from a particular water management area, or a part of the area, may state the following—\nif, under the rules, the chief executive is required to decide an announced entitlement—\nhow the announced entitlement is decided; and\nwhether the announced entitlement may be varied during the water year; and\nwhether the announced entitlement applies in relation to the taking of water for a particular purpose;\nthe extent to which, and the conditions on which, carry overs and forward draws may be authorised in the area, or the part of the area.\nSubsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be stated in the water sharing rules.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) For schedule 4 of the Act , definition water sharing rules , paragraph (c) , the water sharing rules for taking water from a water management area, or a part of the area, mentioned in schedule 5 , column 1, are opposite the area in column 2. A copy of the water sharing rules for a water management area, or a part of the area, may be obtained from the department’s regional office for the area.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) The water sharing rules for taking water from a particular water management area, or a part of the area, may state the following— if, under the rules, the chief executive is required to decide an announced entitlement— how the announced entitlement is decided; and whether the announced entitlement may be varied during the water year; and whether the announced entitlement applies in relation to the taking of water for a particular purpose; the extent to which, and the conditions on which, carry overs and forward draws may be authorised in the area, or the part of the area.\n(sec.27-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be stated in the water sharing rules.\n- (a) if, under the rules, the chief executive is required to decide an announced entitlement— (i) how the announced entitlement is decided; and (ii) whether the announced entitlement may be varied during the water year; and (iii) whether the announced entitlement applies in relation to the taking of water for a particular purpose;\n- (i) how the announced entitlement is decided; and\n- (ii) whether the announced entitlement may be varied during the water year; and\n- (iii) whether the announced entitlement applies in relation to the taking of water for a particular purpose;\n- (b) the extent to which, and the conditions on which, carry overs and forward draws may be authorised in the area, or the part of the area.\n- (i) how the announced entitlement is decided; and\n- (ii) whether the announced entitlement may be varied during the water year; and\n- (iii) whether the announced entitlement applies in relation to the taking of water for a particular purpose;","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominal entitlement","content":"### sec.28 Nominal entitlement\n\nA nominal entitlement is the volume of water authorised to be taken during a water year under a water licence.\nHowever, the volume of water that may be taken during a particular water year is the annual entitlement for the water year.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) A nominal entitlement is the volume of water authorised to be taken during a water year under a water licence.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) However, the volume of water that may be taken during a particular water year is the annual entitlement for the water year.","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Announced entitlement","content":"### sec.29 Announced entitlement\n\nIf the water sharing rules for taking water from a water management area, or a part of the area, require the chief executive to decide an announced entitlement , the chief executive must—\ndecide the announced entitlement before the start of the water year to which the announced entitlement relates; and\npublish the announced entitlement.\nAn announced entitlement is a percentage of a nominal entitlement.\nIn deciding an announced entitlement, the chief executive must consider—\nthe following to the extent appropriate for the water management area, or the part of the area, to which the entitlement relates—\ntrends in underground water levels;\nlong-term average sustainable yield;\nhistorical water use;\nanticipated water use;\nwater available to supplement water licences in the area;\nweather conditions, including weather forecasts; and\nthe water sharing rules for taking water from the area.\nIf the chief executive varies an announced entitlement during a water year, subsection (1) (b) applies to the varied announced entitlement.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) If the water sharing rules for taking water from a water management area, or a part of the area, require the chief executive to decide an announced entitlement , the chief executive must— decide the announced entitlement before the start of the water year to which the announced entitlement relates; and publish the announced entitlement.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) An announced entitlement is a percentage of a nominal entitlement.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) In deciding an announced entitlement, the chief executive must consider— the following to the extent appropriate for the water management area, or the part of the area, to which the entitlement relates— trends in underground water levels; long-term average sustainable yield; historical water use; anticipated water use; water available to supplement water licences in the area; weather conditions, including weather forecasts; and the water sharing rules for taking water from the area.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) If the chief executive varies an announced entitlement during a water year, subsection (1) (b) applies to the varied announced entitlement.\n- (a) decide the announced entitlement before the start of the water year to which the announced entitlement relates; and\n- (b) publish the announced entitlement.\n- (a) the following to the extent appropriate for the water management area, or the part of the area, to which the entitlement relates— (i) trends in underground water levels; (ii) long-term average sustainable yield; (iii) historical water use; (iv) anticipated water use; (v) water available to supplement water licences in the area; (vi) weather conditions, including weather forecasts; and\n- (i) trends in underground water levels;\n- (ii) long-term average sustainable yield;\n- (iii) historical water use;\n- (iv) anticipated water use;\n- (v) water available to supplement water licences in the area;\n- (vi) weather conditions, including weather forecasts; and\n- (b) the water sharing rules for taking water from the area.\n- (i) trends in underground water levels;\n- (ii) long-term average sustainable yield;\n- (iii) historical water use;\n- (iv) anticipated water use;\n- (v) water available to supplement water licences in the area;\n- (vi) weather conditions, including weather forecasts; and","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual entitlement","content":"### sec.30 Annual entitlement\n\nIf, for a water year, the chief executive has decided an announced entitlement for a water management area, or a part of the area, the annual entitlement for a water licence to which the announced entitlement relates is calculated by—\nmultiplying the nominal entitlement for the water licence by the announced entitlement; and\nadjusting the volume for any carry over or forward draw that applies to the licence for the water year.\nIf, for a water year, the chief executive has not decided an announced entitlement for a water management area, or a part of the area, the annual entitlement for a water licence in the area or the part of the area is the nominal entitlement for the licence adjusted for any carry over or forward draw that applies to the licence for the water year.\n(sec.30-ssec.1) If, for a water year, the chief executive has decided an announced entitlement for a water management area, or a part of the area, the annual entitlement for a water licence to which the announced entitlement relates is calculated by— multiplying the nominal entitlement for the water licence by the announced entitlement; and adjusting the volume for any carry over or forward draw that applies to the licence for the water year.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) If, for a water year, the chief executive has not decided an announced entitlement for a water management area, or a part of the area, the annual entitlement for a water licence in the area or the part of the area is the nominal entitlement for the licence adjusted for any carry over or forward draw that applies to the licence for the water year.\n- (a) multiplying the nominal entitlement for the water licence by the announced entitlement; and\n- (b) adjusting the volume for any carry over or forward draw that applies to the licence for the water year.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Relocation of water licences","content":"## Relocation of water licences","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.31\n\ns 31 om 2019 SL No. 204 s 12","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.32 Purpose of division\n\nThis division states, for section 126 (3) of the Act , the process for dealing with an application for relocation of—\na water licence for the taking of water from a location in a water management area—\ndeclared by the chief executive under section 137 (1) ; and\nfor which water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 for the taking of water from the area allow all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act ; or\na water licence if a water management protocol allows all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act .\ns 32 sub 2019 SL No. 204 s 14\n- (a) a water licence for the taking of water from a location in a water management area— (i) declared by the chief executive under section 137 (1) ; and (ii) for which water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 for the taking of water from the area allow all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act ; or\n- (i) declared by the chief executive under section 137 (1) ; and\n- (ii) for which water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 for the taking of water from the area allow all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act ; or\n- (b) a water licence if a water management protocol allows all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act .\n- (i) declared by the chief executive under section 137 (1) ; and\n- (ii) for which water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 for the taking of water from the area allow all or part of the licence to be relocated under section 126 of the Act ; or","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.33 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\namalgamation , in relation to a water licence, means amalgamation of the licence with another water licence held or to be held by the transferee.\namendment , in relation to a water licence, means amendment of the licence to change the purpose for which water may be taken under the licence.\nnew licence means the water licence that the chief executive may issue under this division after an application for relocation is decided.\ntransfer , in relation to a water licence, means transfer of the licence to a prescribed person within the meaning of section 126 (4) of the Act .\ntransfer notice see section 37 (2) .\ns 33 sub 2019 SL No. 204 s 14","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to relocate water licences","content":"### sec.34 Application to relocate water licences\n\nThis section applies to an application to relocate a water licence.\nThe application must be—\nmade to the chief executive in the approved form; and\nif the application includes a transfer or amalgamation—made jointly by the following—\nthe holder of the licence;\nthe proposed transferee.\nThe application must—\nstate each of the following—\ndetails of the licence;\nif the licence, or part of the licence, is to be amalgamated with the transferee’s water licence—details of the transferee’s licence;\nthe purpose for which the water will be taken under the new licence;\ndetails of the location of the proposed taking of water under the new licence;\nthe volume of water proposed to be taken under the new licence; and\nbe accompanied by—\na statutory declaration by the holder of the licence that each person (an interested entity ) who has a financial or other interest in the land of the holder for which the licence is held has been given notice of the proposed relocation; and\nthe written consent of each interested entity to the proposed relocation; and\nthe application fee.\nThe application to relocate may include 1 or more transfers, amendments or amalgamations.\ns 34 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 15\n(sec.34-ssec.1) This section applies to an application to relocate a water licence.\n(sec.34-ssec.2) The application must be— made to the chief executive in the approved form; and if the application includes a transfer or amalgamation—made jointly by the following— the holder of the licence; the proposed transferee.\n(sec.34-ssec.3) The application must— state each of the following— details of the licence; if the licence, or part of the licence, is to be amalgamated with the transferee’s water licence—details of the transferee’s licence; the purpose for which the water will be taken under the new licence; details of the location of the proposed taking of water under the new licence; the volume of water proposed to be taken under the new licence; and be accompanied by— a statutory declaration by the holder of the licence that each person (an interested entity ) who has a financial or other interest in the land of the holder for which the licence is held has been given notice of the proposed relocation; and the written consent of each interested entity to the proposed relocation; and the application fee.\n(sec.34-ssec.4) The application to relocate may include 1 or more transfers, amendments or amalgamations.\n- (a) made to the chief executive in the approved form; and\n- (b) if the application includes a transfer or amalgamation—made jointly by the following— (i) the holder of the licence; (ii) the proposed transferee.\n- (i) the holder of the licence;\n- (ii) the proposed transferee.\n- (i) the holder of the licence;\n- (ii) the proposed transferee.\n- (a) state each of the following— (i) details of the licence; (ii) if the licence, or part of the licence, is to be amalgamated with the transferee’s water licence—details of the transferee’s licence; (iii) the purpose for which the water will be taken under the new licence; (iv) details of the location of the proposed taking of water under the new licence; (v) the volume of water proposed to be taken under the new licence; and\n- (i) details of the licence;\n- (ii) if the licence, or part of the licence, is to be amalgamated with the transferee’s water licence—details of the transferee’s licence;\n- (iii) the purpose for which the water will be taken under the new licence;\n- (iv) details of the location of the proposed taking of water under the new licence;\n- (v) the volume of water proposed to be taken under the new licence; and\n- (b) be accompanied by— (i) a statutory declaration by the holder of the licence that each person (an interested entity ) who has a financial or other interest in the land of the holder for which the licence is held has been given notice of the proposed relocation; and (ii) the written consent of each interested entity to the proposed relocation; and (iii) the application fee.\n- (i) a statutory declaration by the holder of the licence that each person (an interested entity ) who has a financial or other interest in the land of the holder for which the licence is held has been given notice of the proposed relocation; and\n- (ii) the written consent of each interested entity to the proposed relocation; and\n- (iii) the application fee.\n- (i) details of the licence;\n- (ii) if the licence, or part of the licence, is to be amalgamated with the transferee’s water licence—details of the transferee’s licence;\n- (iii) the purpose for which the water will be taken under the new licence;\n- (iv) details of the location of the proposed taking of water under the new licence;\n- (v) the volume of water proposed to be taken under the new licence; and\n- (i) a statutory declaration by the holder of the licence that each person (an interested entity ) who has a financial or other interest in the land of the holder for which the licence is held has been given notice of the proposed relocation; and\n- (ii) the written consent of each interested entity to the proposed relocation; and\n- (iii) the application fee.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for deciding application","content":"### sec.35 Criteria for deciding application\n\nIn deciding whether to approve the application, the chief executive must consider—\nany additional information given about the application; and\neach of the following that apply to the water licence that is the subject of the application—\na water plan;\na water management protocol, including, in particular, the rules stated in the protocol for relocating water licences;\nwater sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 , to the extent the rules are about relocating water licences.\nSubsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\ns 35 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 16\n(sec.35-ssec.1) In deciding whether to approve the application, the chief executive must consider— any additional information given about the application; and each of the following that apply to the water licence that is the subject of the application— a water plan; a water management protocol, including, in particular, the rules stated in the protocol for relocating water licences; water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 , to the extent the rules are about relocating water licences.\n(sec.35-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not limit the matters the chief executive may consider.\n- (a) any additional information given about the application; and\n- (b) each of the following that apply to the water licence that is the subject of the application— (i) a water plan; (ii) a water management protocol, including, in particular, the rules stated in the protocol for relocating water licences; (iii) water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 , to the extent the rules are about relocating water licences.\n- (i) a water plan;\n- (ii) a water management protocol, including, in particular, the rules stated in the protocol for relocating water licences;\n- (iii) water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 , to the extent the rules are about relocating water licences.\n- (i) a water plan;\n- (ii) a water management protocol, including, in particular, the rules stated in the protocol for relocating water licences;\n- (iii) water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 , to the extent the rules are about relocating water licences.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.36 Deciding application\n\nAfter considering the matters mentioned in section 35 , the chief executive may—\nrefuse the application; or\napprove the application with or without conditions.\nSubsection (3) applies if approving the application would be inconsistent with the matters the chief executive must consider under section 35 (1) (b) .\nThe chief executive must refuse the application and give notice of the decision, including the reasons for the decision, within 30 business days after deciding the application.\nSubsection (5) applies if the chief executive makes a decision consistent with the matters the chief executive must consider under section 35 (1) (b) and if no other decision could have been made.\nThe chief executive must give notice of the decision, including the reasons for the decision, within 30 business days after deciding the application.\nSubsection (7) applies if—\nwater sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 apply to the relocation of the licence that is the subject of the application; or\nthe chief executive makes a decision consistent with the water plan or water management protocol and a different decision consistent with the plan or protocol could have been made.\nThe chief executive must give the applicant an information notice about the decision within 30 business days after deciding the application.\ns 36 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 17\n(sec.36-ssec.1) After considering the matters mentioned in section 35 , the chief executive may— refuse the application; or approve the application with or without conditions.\n(sec.36-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if approving the application would be inconsistent with the matters the chief executive must consider under section 35 (1) (b) .\n(sec.36-ssec.3) The chief executive must refuse the application and give notice of the decision, including the reasons for the decision, within 30 business days after deciding the application.\n(sec.36-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the chief executive makes a decision consistent with the matters the chief executive must consider under section 35 (1) (b) and if no other decision could have been made.\n(sec.36-ssec.5) The chief executive must give notice of the decision, including the reasons for the decision, within 30 business days after deciding the application.\n(sec.36-ssec.6) Subsection (7) applies if— water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 apply to the relocation of the licence that is the subject of the application; or the chief executive makes a decision consistent with the water plan or water management protocol and a different decision consistent with the plan or protocol could have been made.\n(sec.36-ssec.7) The chief executive must give the applicant an information notice about the decision within 30 business days after deciding the application.\n- (a) refuse the application; or\n- (b) approve the application with or without conditions.\n- (a) water sharing rules mentioned in schedule 5 apply to the relocation of the licence that is the subject of the application; or\n- (b) the chief executive makes a decision consistent with the water plan or water management protocol and a different decision consistent with the plan or protocol could have been made.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Intention to proceed","content":"### sec.37 Intention to proceed\n\nThis section applies if the applicant—\nis given an information notice for the decision; and\nis eligible and intends to proceed with the relocation.\nThe applicant must give the chief executive notice in the approved form (a transfer notice ) within 30 business days after—\nif the applicant appeals against the decision—the day the appeal is finally decided; or\notherwise—the day the applicant receives the information notice.\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the applicant is eligible to proceed with the relocation if—\nthe chief executive has approved the application with or without conditions; or\nthe applicant appeals against the decision and the decision is confirmed, amended or substituted so that the application is approved with or without conditions.\ns 37 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 18\n(sec.37-ssec.1) This section applies if the applicant— is given an information notice for the decision; and is eligible and intends to proceed with the relocation.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) The applicant must give the chief executive notice in the approved form (a transfer notice ) within 30 business days after— if the applicant appeals against the decision—the day the appeal is finally decided; or otherwise—the day the applicant receives the information notice.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (b) , the applicant is eligible to proceed with the relocation if— the chief executive has approved the application with or without conditions; or the applicant appeals against the decision and the decision is confirmed, amended or substituted so that the application is approved with or without conditions.\n- (a) is given an information notice for the decision; and\n- (b) is eligible and intends to proceed with the relocation.\n- (a) if the applicant appeals against the decision—the day the appeal is finally decided; or\n- (b) otherwise—the day the applicant receives the information notice.\n- (a) the chief executive has approved the application with or without conditions; or\n- (b) the applicant appeals against the decision and the decision is confirmed, amended or substituted so that the application is approved with or without conditions.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Completion of relocation","content":"### sec.38 Completion of relocation\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive—\ngives the applicant notice of the decision, other than an information notice; or\nreceives a transfer notice within the period mentioned in section 37 (2) .\nThe chief executive may require the proposed transferee to give a document evidencing ownership of land to which the new licence will attach.\nThe chief executive must cancel, amend or subdivide the water licence the subject of the application, or issue a new licence, necessary to give effect to the relocation within 30 business days after—\nif the chief executive has, under subsection (2) , required the proposed transferee to give a document—the day the chief executive receives the document; or\nif the chief executive receives a transfer notice—the day the chief executive receives the notice; or\notherwise—the day the chief executive gives notice of the decision under section 36 (3) or (5) .\ns 38 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 19\n(sec.38-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive— gives the applicant notice of the decision, other than an information notice; or receives a transfer notice within the period mentioned in section 37 (2) .\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The chief executive may require the proposed transferee to give a document evidencing ownership of land to which the new licence will attach.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) The chief executive must cancel, amend or subdivide the water licence the subject of the application, or issue a new licence, necessary to give effect to the relocation within 30 business days after— if the chief executive has, under subsection (2) , required the proposed transferee to give a document—the day the chief executive receives the document; or if the chief executive receives a transfer notice—the day the chief executive receives the notice; or otherwise—the day the chief executive gives notice of the decision under section 36 (3) or (5) .\n- (a) gives the applicant notice of the decision, other than an information notice; or\n- (b) receives a transfer notice within the period mentioned in section 37 (2) .\n- (a) if the chief executive has, under subsection (2) , required the proposed transferee to give a document—the day the chief executive receives the document; or\n- (b) if the chief executive receives a transfer notice—the day the chief executive receives the notice; or\n- (c) otherwise—the day the chief executive gives notice of the decision under section 36 (3) or (5) .","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Seasonal water assignments and rules— Act , section 127","content":"## Seasonal water assignments and rules— Act , section 127","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Seasonal water assignments and rules— Act , s 127","content":"### sec.39 Seasonal water assignments and rules— Act , s 127\n\nFor section 127 (2) (b) of the Act —\nseasonal water assignments are allowed in a water management area, or a part of the area, mentioned in schedule 6 , column 1, for a water licence mentioned for the area in column 2; and\nthe seasonal water assignment rules for a water management area, or a part of the area, stated, for the area, in column 3 are prescribed.\nA copy of seasonal water assignment rules mentioned in schedule 6 may be obtained from the department’s regional office for the area to which the rules relate.\n- (a) seasonal water assignments are allowed in a water management area, or a part of the area, mentioned in schedule 6 , column 1, for a water licence mentioned for the area in column 2; and\n- (b) the seasonal water assignment rules for a water management area, or a part of the area, stated, for the area, in column 3 are prescribed. Editor's note— A copy of seasonal water assignment rules mentioned in schedule 6 may be obtained from the department’s regional office for the area to which the rules relate.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Effects of land dealings or acquisition of land on water licences","content":"## Effects of land dealings or acquisition of land on water licences","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of licensee ceasing to be an owner of land","content":"### sec.40 Effect of licensee ceasing to be an owner of land\n\nIf a water licence attaches to land and the licensee ceases to be an owner of the land, on the day the licensee ceases to be the owner—\nthe licensee ceases to be the holder of the licence; and\nthe registered owner of the land becomes the new licensee.\nThe chief executive must give the new licensee a new licence that has the same effect as the previous licence.\n(sec.40-ssec.1) If a water licence attaches to land and the licensee ceases to be an owner of the land, on the day the licensee ceases to be the owner— the licensee ceases to be the holder of the licence; and the registered owner of the land becomes the new licensee.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) The chief executive must give the new licensee a new licence that has the same effect as the previous licence.\n- (a) the licensee ceases to be the holder of the licence; and\n- (b) the registered owner of the land becomes the new licensee.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of disposal of part of land to which water licence to take water attaches","content":"### sec.41 Effect of disposal of part of land to which water licence to take water attaches\n\nThis section applies if—\na water licence of either of the following types attaches to land—\na licence to take water;\na licence mentioned in section 107 (1) (c) of the Act ; and\nthe registered owner (the disposer ) of the land disposes of part of the land.\nOn the day the disposer disposes of the part, the water licence is taken to be held jointly by all owners of the land to which the licence attaches.\nSee section 121 of the Act about who may apply for a dealing with a water licence.\nThe chief executive must give all owners of the land to which the water licence attaches, other than the disposer, a copy of the licence.\ns 41 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 5\n(sec.41-ssec.1) This section applies if— a water licence of either of the following types attaches to land— a licence to take water; a licence mentioned in section 107 (1) (c) of the Act ; and the registered owner (the disposer ) of the land disposes of part of the land.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) On the day the disposer disposes of the part, the water licence is taken to be held jointly by all owners of the land to which the licence attaches. See section 121 of the Act about who may apply for a dealing with a water licence.\n(sec.41-ssec.3) The chief executive must give all owners of the land to which the water licence attaches, other than the disposer, a copy of the licence.\n- (a) a water licence of either of the following types attaches to land— (i) a licence to take water; (ii) a licence mentioned in section 107 (1) (c) of the Act ; and\n- (i) a licence to take water;\n- (ii) a licence mentioned in section 107 (1) (c) of the Act ; and\n- (b) the registered owner (the disposer ) of the land disposes of part of the land.\n- (i) a licence to take water;\n- (ii) a licence mentioned in section 107 (1) (c) of the Act ; and","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of disposal of part of land to which water licence to interfere with water attaches","content":"### sec.42 Effect of disposal of part of land to which water licence to interfere with water attaches\n\nThis section applies if—\na water licence to interfere with the flow of water on, under or adjoining land is attached to land; and\nthe registered owner of the land disposes of part of the land.\nSubsection (3) applies if the location at which water may be interfered with is on, under or adjoining either the part of the land disposed of or the part retained by the owner.\nThe licence attaches to the part and the chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , to show the change.\nSubsection (5) applies if the location at which water may be interfered with is on, under or adjoining both the part of the land disposed of and the part retained.\nThe chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , so that the licence is held jointly by both the owner of the part retained and the owner of the part disposed of.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies if— a water licence to interfere with the flow of water on, under or adjoining land is attached to land; and the registered owner of the land disposes of part of the land.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the location at which water may be interfered with is on, under or adjoining either the part of the land disposed of or the part retained by the owner.\n(sec.42-ssec.3) The licence attaches to the part and the chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , to show the change.\n(sec.42-ssec.4) Subsection (5) applies if the location at which water may be interfered with is on, under or adjoining both the part of the land disposed of and the part retained.\n(sec.42-ssec.5) The chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , so that the licence is held jointly by both the owner of the part retained and the owner of the part disposed of.\n- (a) a water licence to interfere with the flow of water on, under or adjoining land is attached to land; and\n- (b) the registered owner of the land disposes of part of the land.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of acquisition or disposal of part of land","content":"### sec.43 Effect of acquisition or disposal of part of land\n\nThis section applies to a water licence if part of the land to which the licence attaches—\nis taken under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; or\nis disposed of by the registered owner of the land to a constructing authority for a purpose for which land may be taken under that Act.\nIf the acquisition or disposal includes a transfer of the licence, the chief executive must record the transfer in the department’s records as if the transfer were a proposed dealing mentioned in section 131 (1) of the Act .\nIf water that may be taken under the licence can still be taken from the original source on or adjoining the remaining part of the land, the chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , so the licence attaches to the remaining part of the land.\nIf the remaining part of the land no longer adjoins the original source, on the day the acquisition or disposal happens the water licence is taken to be held jointly by all owners of the land to which the licence attaches.\nSee section 121 of the Act about who may apply for a dealing with a water licence.\n(sec.43-ssec.1) This section applies to a water licence if part of the land to which the licence attaches— is taken under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; or is disposed of by the registered owner of the land to a constructing authority for a purpose for which land may be taken under that Act.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) If the acquisition or disposal includes a transfer of the licence, the chief executive must record the transfer in the department’s records as if the transfer were a proposed dealing mentioned in section 131 (1) of the Act .\n(sec.43-ssec.3) If water that may be taken under the licence can still be taken from the original source on or adjoining the remaining part of the land, the chief executive must amend the licence under section 132 of the Act , so the licence attaches to the remaining part of the land.\n(sec.43-ssec.4) If the remaining part of the land no longer adjoins the original source, on the day the acquisition or disposal happens the water licence is taken to be held jointly by all owners of the land to which the licence attaches.\n- (a) is taken under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 ; or\n- (b) is disposed of by the registered owner of the land to a constructing authority for a purpose for which land may be taken under that Act.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water allocations","content":"# Water allocations","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Criteria for establishing elements of particular proposed water allocations","content":"## Criteria for establishing elements of particular proposed water allocations","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria and application of criteria— Act , s 39","content":"### sec.44 Criteria and application of criteria— Act , s 39\n\nFor section 39 (c) of the Act , the criteria for establishing the elements of proposed water allocations to be granted on conversion from a water entitlement or other authorisation (each an existing authorisation ) are—\nto the extent a relevant water plan applies the criteria stated in subdivision 2 or 3 —the criteria; and\nany criteria in a relevant water plan for converting an existing authorisation to a water allocation.\nIf there is an inconsistency between criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (a) and criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (b) , the criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (b) prevail.\n(sec.44-ssec.1) For section 39 (c) of the Act , the criteria for establishing the elements of proposed water allocations to be granted on conversion from a water entitlement or other authorisation (each an existing authorisation ) are— to the extent a relevant water plan applies the criteria stated in subdivision 2 or 3 —the criteria; and any criteria in a relevant water plan for converting an existing authorisation to a water allocation.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) If there is an inconsistency between criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (a) and criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (b) , the criteria mentioned in subsection (1) (b) prevail.\n- (a) to the extent a relevant water plan applies the criteria stated in subdivision 2 or 3 —the criteria; and\n- (b) any criteria in a relevant water plan for converting an existing authorisation to a water allocation.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominal volume based on nominal entitlement","content":"### sec.45 Nominal volume based on nominal entitlement\n\nIf a water plan states that the nominal volume for a water allocation is to be based on the nominal entitlement for the existing authorisation, the nominal volume for the allocation is the nominal entitlement stated on the existing authorisation.\nIn this section—\nnominal entitlement means—\nfor a water licence—see section 28 ; or\nfor a continuing interim water allocation—the volume of water stated on the allocation that may be taken in a period of 12 months.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) If a water plan states that the nominal volume for a water allocation is to be based on the nominal entitlement for the existing authorisation, the nominal volume for the allocation is the nominal entitlement stated on the existing authorisation.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) In this section— nominal entitlement means— for a water licence—see section 28 ; or for a continuing interim water allocation—the volume of water stated on the allocation that may be taken in a period of 12 months.\n- (a) for a water licence—see section 28 ; or\n- (b) for a continuing interim water allocation—the volume of water stated on the allocation that may be taken in a period of 12 months.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Nominal volume based on assessment of water taken under existing authorisation","content":"### sec.46 Nominal volume based on assessment of water taken under existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the nominal volume for a water allocation is to be based on an assessment of the water taken under the existing authorisation, the chief executive must decide the nominal volume having regard to the following—\nthe local availability of water;\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\nif the existing authorisation states the maximum volume of water that may be taken under the existing authorisation during a stated period—the volume;\nthe average annual volume of water for the period stated in the relevant water plan worked out or estimated by the chief executive to have been able to be taken under the existing authorisation;\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\nFor subsection (1) (a) , the local availability of water includes consideration of the volume of water worked out or estimated by the chief executive to have been able to be taken by authorisations, other than the existing authorisation, that would have affected access to water under the existing authorisation.\n(sec.46-ssec.1) If a water plan states that the nominal volume for a water allocation is to be based on an assessment of the water taken under the existing authorisation, the chief executive must decide the nominal volume having regard to the following— the local availability of water; the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation; if the existing authorisation states the maximum volume of water that may be taken under the existing authorisation during a stated period—the volume; the average annual volume of water for the period stated in the relevant water plan worked out or estimated by the chief executive to have been able to be taken under the existing authorisation; any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.46-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (a) , the local availability of water includes consideration of the volume of water worked out or estimated by the chief executive to have been able to be taken by authorisations, other than the existing authorisation, that would have affected access to water under the existing authorisation.\n- (a) the local availability of water;\n- (b) the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (c) if the existing authorisation states the maximum volume of water that may be taken under the existing authorisation during a stated period—the volume;\n- (d) the average annual volume of water for the period stated in the relevant water plan worked out or estimated by the chief executive to have been able to be taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (e) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Volumetric limit based on limit stated on existing authorisation","content":"### sec.47 Volumetric limit based on limit stated on existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the limit stated on the existing authorisation, the volumetric limit for the allocation is the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months stated on the allocation.\nHowever, if the water plan states an alternative period, the volumetric limit for the water allocation is the volume of water allowed to be taken under the existing authorisation in the period stated in the water plan.\n(sec.47-ssec.1) If a water plan states that the volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the limit stated on the existing authorisation, the volumetric limit for the allocation is the volume of water that may be taken in a period of 12 months stated on the allocation.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) However, if the water plan states an alternative period, the volumetric limit for the water allocation is the volume of water allowed to be taken under the existing authorisation in the period stated in the water plan.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Volumetric limit based on area stated on existing authorisation","content":"### sec.48 Volumetric limit based on area stated on existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the area able to be irrigated that is stated on the existing authorisation, the volumetric limit for the allocation is the area stated as being able to be irrigated on the existing authorisation multiplied by the factor stated in the water plan.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Volumetric limit if no limit is stated on existing authorisation","content":"### sec.49 Volumetric limit if no limit is stated on existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on an assessment of water taken under the existing authorisation and the efficiency of the use of the water, the volumetric limit for the allocation is the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the following—\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\nthe water taking capacity of any works for taking water under the allocation;\nthe volume of water required for the allocation’s intended purpose;\nthe annual volumes of water for the period stated in the relevant water plan estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the existing authorisation with the works that were in place immediately before the commencement of this section;\nthe efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in paragraph (d) ;\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n- (a) the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (b) the water taking capacity of any works for taking water under the allocation;\n- (c) the volume of water required for the allocation’s intended purpose;\n- (d) the annual volumes of water for the period stated in the relevant water plan estimated by the chief executive to have been taken under the existing authorisation with the works that were in place immediately before the commencement of this section;\n- (e) the efficiency of the use of the water mentioned in paragraph (d) ;\n- (f) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum rate for water allocation based on rate stated on existing authorisation","content":"### sec.50 Maximum rate for water allocation based on rate stated on existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be based on the maximum rate for the existing authorisation, the maximum rate for the allocation is the maximum rate for taking water under the existing authorisation.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum rate for water allocation based on related development permit","content":"### sec.51 Maximum rate for water allocation based on related development permit\n\nSubsection (2) applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be based on the pump size stated on a development permit related to the existing authorisation.\nThe maximum rate for the allocation is—\nif the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in litres per second and—\nthe pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 2, for the pump size; or\nthe pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 2; or\nif the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in megalitres per day and—\nthe pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or\nthe pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 3.\nSubsection (4) applies if the chief executive, in finalising a water entitlement notice under section 75 of the Act , is satisfied the maximum rate for the allocation is different from the maximum rate decided under subsection (2) for the allocation.\nDespite subsection (2) , the maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the following—\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\nthe water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates;\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be based on the pump size stated on a development permit related to the existing authorisation.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) The maximum rate for the allocation is— if the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in litres per second and— the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 2, for the pump size; or the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 2; or if the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in megalitres per day and— the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 3.\n(sec.51-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the chief executive, in finalising a water entitlement notice under section 75 of the Act , is satisfied the maximum rate for the allocation is different from the maximum rate decided under subsection (2) for the allocation.\n(sec.51-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) , the maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the following— the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation; the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates; any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n- (a) if the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in litres per second and— (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 2, for the pump size; or (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 2; or\n- (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 2, for the pump size; or\n- (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 2; or\n- (b) if the water plan states the maximum rate for taking water in megalitres per day and— (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 3.\n- (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or\n- (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 3.\n- (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 2, for the pump size; or\n- (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 2; or\n- (i) the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or\n- (ii) the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to the rates stated for similar pump sizes in schedule 7 , column 3.\n- (a) the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (b) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates;\n- (c) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum rate for water allocation based on other considerations","content":"### sec.52 Maximum rate for water allocation based on other considerations\n\nThis section applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if—\nthe existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or\na related development permit states a pump size for taking water.\nThe maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to—\nthe purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and\nthe chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if a water plan states that the maximum rate for a water allocation is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or a related development permit states a pump size for taking water.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) The maximum rate for the allocation is the rate decided by the chief executive having regard to— the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n- (a) the existing authorisation states a maximum rate; or\n- (b) a related development permit states a pump size for taking water.\n- (a) the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and\n- (b) the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and\n- (c) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on rate stated on existing authorisation","content":"### sec.53 Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on rate stated on existing authorisation\n\nIf a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the existing authorisation, the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is the maximum rate for taking water in a day, stated on the existing authorisation.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on related development permit","content":"### sec.54 Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on related development permit\n\nThis section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the pump size stated on a development permit related to the existing authorisation.\nThe daily volumetric limit for the allocation is—\nif the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or\nif the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit for the allocation decided by the chief executive having regard to the daily volumetric limits for similar pump sizes stated in schedule 7 , column 3.\nSubsection (4) applies if the chief executive, in finalising a water entitlement notice under section 75 of the Act , is satisfied the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is different from the daily volumetric limit decided under subsection (2) for the allocation.\nDespite subsection (2) , the daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the following—\nthe conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\nthe efficiency of the use of water taken under the existing authorisation;\nthe water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates under normal operating conditions;\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\nHowever, if the allocation states a maximum rate for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) This section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit for a water allocation is to be based on the pump size stated on a development permit related to the existing authorisation.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) The daily volumetric limit for the allocation is— if the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or if the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit for the allocation decided by the chief executive having regard to the daily volumetric limits for similar pump sizes stated in schedule 7 , column 3.\n(sec.54-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies if the chief executive, in finalising a water entitlement notice under section 75 of the Act , is satisfied the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is different from the daily volumetric limit decided under subsection (2) for the allocation.\n(sec.54-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) , the daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the volume decided by the chief executive having regard to the following— the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation; the efficiency of the use of water taken under the existing authorisation; the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates under normal operating conditions; any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.54-ssec.5) However, if the allocation states a maximum rate for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate.\n- (a) if the pump size is mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit stated in schedule 7 , column 3, for the pump size; or\n- (b) if the pump size is not mentioned in schedule 7 , column 1—the daily volumetric limit for the allocation decided by the chief executive having regard to the daily volumetric limits for similar pump sizes stated in schedule 7 , column 3.\n- (a) the conditions under which water may be taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (b) the efficiency of the use of water taken under the existing authorisation;\n- (c) the water taking capacity of the pump to which the development permit relates under normal operating conditions;\n- (d) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on other considerations","content":"### sec.55 Daily volumetric limit for water allocation based on other considerations\n\nThis section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if—\nthe existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or\na related development\t permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit.\nThe daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the daily volumetric limit decided by the chief executive having regard to—\nthe purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and\nthe chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\nHowever, if the allocation states a maximum rate for taking water for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate.\n(sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies if a water plan states that the daily volumetric limit is to be decided by the chief executive, other than if— the existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or a related development\t permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) The daily volumetric limit for the water allocation is the daily volumetric limit decided by the chief executive having regard to— the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.55-ssec.3) However, if the allocation states a maximum rate for taking water for the allocation, the chief executive must ensure the daily volumetric limit for the allocation is no more than the volume that may be taken in a day at that rate.\n- (a) the existing authorisation states a daily volumetric limit; or\n- (b) a related development\t permit states a pump size for taking water relating to the permit.\n- (a) the purpose stated on the existing authorisation; and\n- (b) the chief executive’s estimate or measurement of the rate at which water can be taken under the existing authorisation; and\n- (c) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions for taking water","content":"### sec.56 Conditions for taking water\n\nThe chief executive may impose on a water allocation any condition the chief executive is satisfied is necessary to ensure the purpose and outcomes of the relevant water plan are achieved.\nIn deciding the flow conditions under which water may be taken under the allocation, the chief executive must have regard to—\nany conditions stated on the existing authorisation; and\nany other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n(sec.56-ssec.1) The chief executive may impose on a water allocation any condition the chief executive is satisfied is necessary to ensure the purpose and outcomes of the relevant water plan are achieved.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) In deciding the flow conditions under which water may be taken under the allocation, the chief executive must have regard to— any conditions stated on the existing authorisation; and any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.\n- (a) any conditions stated on the existing authorisation; and\n- (b) any other criteria, for making the decision, stated in the relevant water plan.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Seasonal water assignments","content":"## Seasonal water assignments","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.57 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to a water allocation if—\nthe allocation is not managed under a resource operations licence; and\na water management protocol allows seasonal water assignments for the allocation.\n- (a) the allocation is not managed under a resource operations licence; and\n- (b) a water management protocol allows seasonal water assignments for the allocation.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applying for a seasonal water assignment","content":"### sec.58 Applying for a seasonal water assignment\n\nThe holder of a water allocation may apply to the chief executive for a seasonal water assignment for the water allocation for the water year, or shorter period prescribed by a water management protocol, in which the application is made.\nThe holder of a seasonal water assignment notice for a water allocation may apply to the chief executive for a seasonal water assignment for the seasonal water assignment notice for the water year, or shorter period prescribed by a water management protocol, in which the application is made.\nAn application under subsection (1) or (2) must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by the application fee stated in schedule 12 .\ns 58 sub 2017 SL No. 122 s 6\namd 2020 SL No. 56 s 3\n(sec.58-ssec.1) The holder of a water allocation may apply to the chief executive for a seasonal water assignment for the water allocation for the water year, or shorter period prescribed by a water management protocol, in which the application is made.\n(sec.58-ssec.2) The holder of a seasonal water assignment notice for a water allocation may apply to the chief executive for a seasonal water assignment for the seasonal water assignment notice for the water year, or shorter period prescribed by a water management protocol, in which the application is made.\n(sec.58-ssec.3) An application under subsection (1) or (2) must be— in the approved form; and accompanied by the application fee stated in schedule 12 . s 58 sub 2017 SL No. 122 s 6 amd 2020 SL No. 56 s 3\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the application fee stated in schedule 12 .","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.59 Deciding application\n\nIf the application is consistent with the seasonal water assignment rules (the relevant rules ) stated in a water management protocol applying to the relevant water plan area, the chief executive must approve the application, with or without conditions.\nIf the application is inconsistent with the relevant rules, the chief executive must refuse the application.\nAs soon as practicable after deciding the application, the chief executive must—\ngive the applicant notice of the decision; and\nif the application is approved—give the proposed assignee a seasonal water assignment notice.\nThe notice mentioned in subsection (3) (a) must be an information notice if, having regard to the information in the application, the chief executive could have made a different decision consistent with the relevant rules.\nThe notice mentioned in subsection (3) (a) must include the reasons for the decision if—\nsubsection (4) does not apply; and\nthe decision is to—\nrefuse the application; or\napprove the application—\nwith a condition not requested in the application; or\nif the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\nTo the extent the application is approved, the applicant is not authorised to take water that is the subject of the seasonal water assignment.\nSubsection (8) applies if—\nthe assignee holds a water allocation for the water management area in which the assignee proposes to take the benefit of the assignment; and\na water management protocol, other than a protocol that contains a multi-year accounting rule for the allocation, allows the seasonal water assignment.\nThe seasonal water assignment notice applying to the allocation increases the volume of water that may be taken under the allocation by the volume stated in the notice for the period stated in the notice.\nThe assignment has effect from the day stated in the seasonal water assignment notice mentioned in subsection (3) (b) .\nIn this section—\nmulti-year accounting rule , for a water allocation, means a water sharing rule used to work out the volume of water that may be taken under the allocation, during a particular water year, having regard to the volume of water that was or may be taken under the allocation during other water years.\ns 59 amd 2017 SL No. 122 s 7 ; 2019 SL No. 1 s 6 ; 2022 SL No. 177 s 4\n(sec.59-ssec.1) If the application is consistent with the seasonal water assignment rules (the relevant rules ) stated in a water management protocol applying to the relevant water plan area, the chief executive must approve the application, with or without conditions.\n(sec.59-ssec.2) If the application is inconsistent with the relevant rules, the chief executive must refuse the application.\n(sec.59-ssec.3) As soon as practicable after deciding the application, the chief executive must— give the applicant notice of the decision; and if the application is approved—give the proposed assignee a seasonal water assignment notice.\n(sec.59-ssec.4) The notice mentioned in subsection (3) (a) must be an information notice if, having regard to the information in the application, the chief executive could have made a different decision consistent with the relevant rules.\n(sec.59-ssec.5) The notice mentioned in subsection (3) (a) must include the reasons for the decision if— subsection (4) does not apply; and the decision is to— refuse the application; or approve the application— with a condition not requested in the application; or if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n(sec.59-ssec.6) To the extent the application is approved, the applicant is not authorised to take water that is the subject of the seasonal water assignment.\n(sec.59-ssec.7) Subsection (8) applies if— the assignee holds a water allocation for the water management area in which the assignee proposes to take the benefit of the assignment; and a water management protocol, other than a protocol that contains a multi-year accounting rule for the allocation, allows the seasonal water assignment.\n(sec.59-ssec.8) The seasonal water assignment notice applying to the allocation increases the volume of water that may be taken under the allocation by the volume stated in the notice for the period stated in the notice.\n(sec.59-ssec.9) The assignment has effect from the day stated in the seasonal water assignment notice mentioned in subsection (3) (b) .\n(sec.59-ssec.10) In this section— multi-year accounting rule , for a water allocation, means a water sharing rule used to work out the volume of water that may be taken under the allocation, during a particular water year, having regard to the volume of water that was or may be taken under the allocation during other water years.\n- (a) give the applicant notice of the decision; and\n- (b) if the application is approved—give the proposed assignee a seasonal water assignment notice.\n- (a) subsection (4) does not apply; and\n- (b) the decision is to— (i) refuse the application; or (ii) approve the application— (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (i) refuse the application; or\n- (ii) approve the application— (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or\n- (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (i) refuse the application; or\n- (ii) approve the application— (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or\n- (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (A) with a condition not requested in the application; or\n- (B) if the application requested a particular condition—without the condition.\n- (a) the assignee holds a water allocation for the water management area in which the assignee proposes to take the benefit of the assignment; and\n- (b) a water management protocol, other than a protocol that contains a multi-year accounting rule for the allocation, allows the seasonal water assignment.","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of seasonal water assignment notice","content":"### sec.60 Conditions of seasonal water assignment notice\n\nThe seasonal water assignment notice is subject to—\nthe conditions to which the water allocation is subject; and\nif the applicant for the seasonal water assignment is the holder of a seasonal water assignment notice (the existing notice ) for the water allocation—the conditions to which the existing notice is subject; and\nany conditions imposed by the chief executive under section 59 (1) for the assignment.\nIf a seasonal water assignment rule, stated in a water management protocol, allows a change to a location condition of the allocation or existing notice, subsection (1) (a) or (b) does not apply in relation to the location condition.\nIn this section—\nlocation condition means a condition imposed on a water allocation or seasonal water assignment notice that states the location from which water may be taken under the allocation or notice.\ns 60 amd 2017 SL No. 122 s 8 ; 2019 SL No. 1 s 7\n(sec.60-ssec.1) The seasonal water assignment notice is subject to— the conditions to which the water allocation is subject; and if the applicant for the seasonal water assignment is the holder of a seasonal water assignment notice (the existing notice ) for the water allocation—the conditions to which the existing notice is subject; and any conditions imposed by the chief executive under section 59 (1) for the assignment.\n(sec.60-ssec.2) If a seasonal water assignment rule, stated in a water management protocol, allows a change to a location condition of the allocation or existing notice, subsection (1) (a) or (b) does not apply in relation to the location condition.\n(sec.60-ssec.3) In this section— location condition means a condition imposed on a water allocation or seasonal water assignment notice that states the location from which water may be taken under the allocation or notice.\n- (a) the conditions to which the water allocation is subject; and\n- (b) if the applicant for the seasonal water assignment is the holder of a seasonal water assignment notice (the existing notice ) for the water allocation—the conditions to which the existing notice is subject; and\n- (c) any conditions imposed by the chief executive under section 59 (1) for the assignment.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrangement for seasonal water assignment","content":"### sec.61 Arrangement for seasonal water assignment\n\nThis section applies if a person is the holder of a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence.\nThe holder of the allocation may enter into an arrangement for a seasonal water assignment in relation to the allocation if—\nthe holder of the resource operations licence consents to the arrangement; and\nthe water to which the allocation relates is distributed to the holder of the allocation by a distribution operations licence holder and the distribution operations licence holder consents to the arrangement.\n(sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies if a person is the holder of a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The holder of the allocation may enter into an arrangement for a seasonal water assignment in relation to the allocation if— the holder of the resource operations licence consents to the arrangement; and the water to which the allocation relates is distributed to the holder of the allocation by a distribution operations licence holder and the distribution operations licence holder consents to the arrangement.\n- (a) the holder of the resource operations licence consents to the arrangement; and\n- (b) the water to which the allocation relates is distributed to the holder of the allocation by a distribution operations licence holder and the distribution operations licence holder consents to the arrangement.","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water allocation dealing rules applying to the whole of the State","content":"## Water allocation dealing rules applying to the whole of the State","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose and application of division— Act , s 158","content":"### sec.62 Purpose and application of division— Act , s 158\n\nThis division prescribes, for section 158 of the Act , the water allocation dealing rules applying to the whole of the State.\nHowever, this division does not apply to the extent the relevant water management protocol provides for an alternative process for—\nmaking an application for a water allocation dealing; or\ndeciding a water allocation dealing.\n(sec.62-ssec.1) This division prescribes, for section 158 of the Act , the water allocation dealing rules applying to the whole of the State.\n(sec.62-ssec.2) However, this division does not apply to the extent the relevant water management protocol provides for an alternative process for— making an application for a water allocation dealing; or deciding a water allocation dealing.\n- (a) making an application for a water allocation dealing; or\n- (b) deciding a water allocation dealing.","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"How application must be made","content":"### sec.63 How application must be made\n\nAn application for a water allocation dealing must be—\nin the approved form; and\naccompanied by the application fee stated in schedule 12 .\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) accompanied by the application fee stated in schedule 12 .","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public notice of application for water allocation dealing","content":"### sec.64 Public notice of application for water allocation dealing\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe chief executive is satisfied the application complies with section 63 ; and\nthe water allocation dealing rules require a notice of the application to be published.\nThe chief executive must publish, on a Queensland Government website, a notice (a water allocation submissions notice ) that—\nstates the application has been made; and\nincludes the following information—\nwhere copies of the application may be inspected;\nthat written submissions may be made by any entity about the application;\nthe day, that is not earlier than 30 business days after the day the notice is published, by which the submissions must be made (the closing day );\nthe person to whom the submissions must be made.\nThe chief executive may, by notice, require the applicant to publish a copy of the water allocation submissions notice for a stated period and in a stated way.\nWithin 10 business days after the applicant publishes the copy of the water allocation submissions notice under subsection (3) , the applicant must give the chief executive evidence of the publication.\nThe chief executive may—\nsend a copy of the water allocation submissions notice to any entity the chief executive considers appropriate; and\ndecide the application after the closing day.\nThe application lapses if the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with—\nthe notice mentioned in subsection (3) ; or\nthe requirement under subsection (4) .\ns 64 amd 2021 SL No. 105 s 3\nsub 2025 SL No. 64 s 3\n(sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies if— the chief executive is satisfied the application complies with section 63 ; and the water allocation dealing rules require a notice of the application to be published.\n(sec.64-ssec.2) The chief executive must publish, on a Queensland Government website, a notice (a water allocation submissions notice ) that— states the application has been made; and includes the following information— where copies of the application may be inspected; that written submissions may be made by any entity about the application; the day, that is not earlier than 30 business days after the day the notice is published, by which the submissions must be made (the closing day ); the person to whom the submissions must be made.\n(sec.64-ssec.3) The chief executive may, by notice, require the applicant to publish a copy of the water allocation submissions notice for a stated period and in a stated way.\n(sec.64-ssec.4) Within 10 business days after the applicant publishes the copy of the water allocation submissions notice under subsection (3) , the applicant must give the chief executive evidence of the publication.\n(sec.64-ssec.5) The chief executive may— send a copy of the water allocation submissions notice to any entity the chief executive considers appropriate; and decide the application after the closing day.\n(sec.64-ssec.6) The application lapses if the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with— the notice mentioned in subsection (3) ; or the requirement under subsection (4) .\n- (a) the chief executive is satisfied the application complies with section 63 ; and\n- (b) the water allocation dealing rules require a notice of the application to be published.\n- (a) states the application has been made; and\n- (b) includes the following information— (i) where copies of the application may be inspected; (ii) that written submissions may be made by any entity about the application; (iii) the day, that is not earlier than 30 business days after the day the notice is published, by which the submissions must be made (the closing day ); (iv) the person to whom the submissions must be made.\n- (i) where copies of the application may be inspected;\n- (ii) that written submissions may be made by any entity about the application;\n- (iii) the day, that is not earlier than 30 business days after the day the notice is published, by which the submissions must be made (the closing day );\n- (iv) the person to whom the submissions must be made.\n- (i) where copies of the application may be inspected;\n- (ii) that written submissions may be made by any entity about the application;\n- (iii) the day, that is not earlier than 30 business days after the day the notice is published, by which the submissions must be made (the closing day );\n- (iv) the person to whom the submissions must be made.\n- (a) send a copy of the water allocation submissions notice to any entity the chief executive considers appropriate; and\n- (b) decide the application after the closing day.\n- (a) the notice mentioned in subsection (3) ; or\n- (b) the requirement under subsection (4) .","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"Additional information may be required","content":"### sec.65 Additional information may be required\n\nThe chief executive may require—\nthe applicant to give the chief executive additional information about the application; or\nany information included in the application, or any additional information required under paragraph (a) , to be verified by statutory declaration; or\nany submitter to give additional information about the submission.\nIf the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement made of the applicant under subsection (1) (a) or (b) within the reasonable time stated in the requirement, the application lapses.\n(sec.65-ssec.1) The chief executive may require— the applicant to give the chief executive additional information about the application; or any information included in the application, or any additional information required under paragraph (a) , to be verified by statutory declaration; or any submitter to give additional information about the submission.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) If the applicant fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a requirement made of the applicant under subsection (1) (a) or (b) within the reasonable time stated in the requirement, the application lapses.\n- (a) the applicant to give the chief executive additional information about the application; or\n- (b) any information included in the application, or any additional information required under paragraph (a) , to be verified by statutory declaration; or\n- (c) any submitter to give additional information about the submission.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Applicant to pay reasonable cost of investigating application","content":"### sec.66 Applicant to pay reasonable cost of investigating application\n\nThis section applies if—\na person makes an application under section 63 ; and\nthe chief executive is satisfied there will be considerable expense in investigating the application.\nThe chief executive must—\nestimate the likely cost of investigating the application; and\ngive the person written notice of the estimated cost.\nThe person must pay the amount of the estimated cost to the chief executive within the reasonable time stated in the notice.\nIf the applicant fails to comply with subsection (3) , the application lapses.\nIf the cost of investigating the application is less than the estimated cost, the chief executive must refund to the person the difference between the cost paid and the actual cost.\n(sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person makes an application under section 63 ; and the chief executive is satisfied there will be considerable expense in investigating the application.\n(sec.66-ssec.2) The chief executive must— estimate the likely cost of investigating the application; and give the person written notice of the estimated cost.\n(sec.66-ssec.3) The person must pay the amount of the estimated cost to the chief executive within the reasonable time stated in the notice.\n(sec.66-ssec.4) If the applicant fails to comply with subsection (3) , the application lapses.\n(sec.66-ssec.5) If the cost of investigating the application is less than the estimated cost, the chief executive must refund to the person the difference between the cost paid and the actual cost.\n- (a) a person makes an application under section 63 ; and\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied there will be considerable expense in investigating the application.\n- (a) estimate the likely cost of investigating the application; and\n- (b) give the person written notice of the estimated cost.","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding application","content":"### sec.67 Deciding application\n\nThis section applies to an application for a water allocation dealing if neither subdivision 3 nor a water management protocol states that the dealing is permitted or prohibited.\nThe chief executive must decide the application—\nfor a dealing that must be assessed under subdivision 4 —in accordance with that subdivision; and\nfor a dealing that must be assessed under a water management protocol—in accordance with the criteria for the assessment stated in the protocol.\nIn making a decision under subsection (2) , the chief executive must consider—\nthe application; and\nany additional information given by the applicant under section 65 ; and\nany properly made submission about the application.\n(sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for a water allocation dealing if neither subdivision 3 nor a water management protocol states that the dealing is permitted or prohibited.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) The chief executive must decide the application— for a dealing that must be assessed under subdivision 4 —in accordance with that subdivision; and for a dealing that must be assessed under a water management protocol—in accordance with the criteria for the assessment stated in the protocol.\n(sec.67-ssec.3) In making a decision under subsection (2) , the chief executive must consider— the application; and any additional information given by the applicant under section 65 ; and any properly made submission about the application.\n- (a) for a dealing that must be assessed under subdivision 4 —in accordance with that subdivision; and\n- (b) for a dealing that must be assessed under a water management protocol—in accordance with the criteria for the assessment stated in the protocol.\n- (a) the application; and\n- (b) any additional information given by the applicant under section 65 ; and\n- (c) any properly made submission about the application.","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive to give notice of decision","content":"### sec.68 Chief executive to give notice of decision\n\nThis section applies to an application made under this division.\nWithin 10 business days of deciding the application, the chief executive must give written notice of the decision to—\nthe applicant; and\nany entity that made a properly made submission about the application.\nHowever, if the application was decided in accordance with subdivision 4 , the notice must be an information notice.\n(sec.68-ssec.1) This section applies to an application made under this division.\n(sec.68-ssec.2) Within 10 business days of deciding the application, the chief executive must give written notice of the decision to— the applicant; and any entity that made a properly made submission about the application.\n(sec.68-ssec.3) However, if the application was decided in accordance with subdivision 4 , the notice must be an information notice.\n- (a) the applicant; and\n- (b) any entity that made a properly made submission about the application.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted amalgamation of water allocations","content":"### sec.69 Permitted amalgamation of water allocations\n\nAn amalgamation of 2 or more water allocations into a single water allocation is permitted if—\nfor each allocation being amalgamated, the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each other allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that other allocation; and\nIf water allocation A has a nominal volume of 1 and a volumetric limit of 2, it may be amalgamated with water allocation B which has a nominal volume of 2 and a volumetric limit of 4, but not with water allocation C which has a nominal volume of 2 and a volumetric limit of 3.\nthe allocations being amalgamated have the same conditions; and\nthe amalgamation results in an allocation—\nfor which the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that allocation; and\nthat has the same conditions as the allocations being amalgamated.\nSee section 143 of the Act for the attributes and conditions of water allocations.\n- (a) for each allocation being amalgamated, the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each other allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that other allocation; and Example— If water allocation A has a nominal volume of 1 and a volumetric limit of 2, it may be amalgamated with water allocation B which has a nominal volume of 2 and a volumetric limit of 4, but not with water allocation C which has a nominal volume of 2 and a volumetric limit of 3.\n- (b) the allocations being amalgamated have the same conditions; and\n- (c) the amalgamation results in an allocation— (i) for which the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that allocation; and (ii) that has the same conditions as the allocations being amalgamated. Note— See section 143 of the Act for the attributes and conditions of water allocations.\n- (i) for which the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that allocation; and\n- (ii) that has the same conditions as the allocations being amalgamated.\n- (i) for which the ratio between the nominal volume of the allocation and each other attribute of the allocation is the same as the ratio between the nominal volume of each allocation being amalgamated and each attribute of that allocation; and\n- (ii) that has the same conditions as the allocations being amalgamated.","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permitted subdivision of a water allocation","content":"### sec.70 Permitted subdivision of a water allocation\n\nA subdivision of a water allocation is permitted if—\nthe total of the nominal volumes of the resulting water allocations is the same as the nominal volume of the water allocation being subdivided; and\neach attribute of the water allocation being subdivided is subdivided in proportion to the nominal volume of each resulting water allocation; and\neach resulting water allocation states the same conditions as the water allocation being subdivided.\n- (a) the total of the nominal volumes of the resulting water allocations is the same as the nominal volume of the water allocation being subdivided; and\n- (b) each attribute of the water allocation being subdivided is subdivided in proportion to the nominal volume of each resulting water allocation; and\n- (c) each resulting water allocation states the same conditions as the water allocation being subdivided.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main purpose of this subdivision","content":"### sec.71 Main purpose of this subdivision\n\nThe main purpose of this subdivision is to state types of water allocation dealings that must be assessed and the criteria against which they must be assessed.","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular water allocation dealings to be assessed and notice of application published","content":"### sec.72 Particular water allocation dealings to be assessed and notice of application published\n\nThis section applies to an application for a water allocation dealing if—\nneither subdivision 3 nor a water management protocol states that the dealing is permitted or prohibited (an other dealing ); and\na water management protocol does not state that the dealing is of a type that must be assessed under the protocol.\nA notice of the application must be published under section 64 .\nThe water allocation dealing must be assessed under section 73 .\ns 72 amd 2025 SL No. 64 s 4\n(sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for a water allocation dealing if— neither subdivision 3 nor a water management protocol states that the dealing is permitted or prohibited (an other dealing ); and a water management protocol does not state that the dealing is of a type that must be assessed under the protocol.\n(sec.72-ssec.2) A notice of the application must be published under section 64 .\n(sec.72-ssec.3) The water allocation dealing must be assessed under section 73 .\n- (a) neither subdivision 3 nor a water management protocol states that the dealing is permitted or prohibited (an other dealing ); and\n- (b) a water management protocol does not state that the dealing is of a type that must be assessed under the protocol.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for assessing particular dealings","content":"### sec.73 Criteria for assessing particular dealings\n\nSubsection (2) applies if the chief executive is satisfied the application is for a water allocation dealing that—\nis compatible with the objectives of the relevant water plan; and\nis in the public interest; and\nwill not significantly adversely affect water entitlement holders, resource operations licence holders or natural ecosystems; and\nfor a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence, does not—\nincrease the water allocation’s share of the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; or\nincrease the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; and\nfor a water allocation not managed under a resource operations licence, does not—\nchange the nominal volume for the water allocation; or\nincrease the water allocation’s share of the water available to be taken under the water allocations in all water allocation groups mentioned in the relevant water plan area.\nThe chief executive must approve the application, with or without conditions.\nIf the chief executive is not satisfied as mentioned in subsection (1) , the chief executive must refuse the application.\n(sec.73-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if the chief executive is satisfied the application is for a water allocation dealing that— is compatible with the objectives of the relevant water plan; and is in the public interest; and will not significantly adversely affect water entitlement holders, resource operations licence holders or natural ecosystems; and for a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence, does not— increase the water allocation’s share of the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; or increase the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; and for a water allocation not managed under a resource operations licence, does not— change the nominal volume for the water allocation; or increase the water allocation’s share of the water available to be taken under the water allocations in all water allocation groups mentioned in the relevant water plan area.\n(sec.73-ssec.2) The chief executive must approve the application, with or without conditions.\n(sec.73-ssec.3) If the chief executive is not satisfied as mentioned in subsection (1) , the chief executive must refuse the application.\n- (a) is compatible with the objectives of the relevant water plan; and\n- (b) is in the public interest; and\n- (c) will not significantly adversely affect water entitlement holders, resource operations licence holders or natural ecosystems; and\n- (d) for a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence, does not— (i) increase the water allocation’s share of the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; or (ii) increase the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; and\n- (i) increase the water allocation’s share of the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; or\n- (ii) increase the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; and\n- (e) for a water allocation not managed under a resource operations licence, does not— (i) change the nominal volume for the water allocation; or (ii) increase the water allocation’s share of the water available to be taken under the water allocations in all water allocation groups mentioned in the relevant water plan area.\n- (i) change the nominal volume for the water allocation; or\n- (ii) increase the water allocation’s share of the water available to be taken under the water allocations in all water allocation groups mentioned in the relevant water plan area.\n- (i) increase the water allocation’s share of the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; or\n- (ii) increase the water the resource operations licence holder has available to supply the water allocations managed under the licence; and\n- (i) change the nominal volume for the water allocation; or\n- (ii) increase the water allocation’s share of the water available to be taken under the water allocations in all water allocation groups mentioned in the relevant water plan area.","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Registering water allocations and interests and dealings for water allocations","content":"## Registering water allocations and interests and dealings for water allocations","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed registration details for water allocations— Act , s 152","content":"### sec.74 Prescribed registration details for water allocations— Act , s 152\n\nFor section 152 (1) (g) of the Act , this section applies if the water sharing rules for a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence are stated to be continuous sharing rules in the resource operations licence.\nThe entry on the water allocations register for the allocation must state the nominal location for the allocation.\nIn this section—\nnominal location , for a water allocation, means the location from which water may be taken on the day the continuous sharing rules first apply to the water allocation.\n(sec.74-ssec.1) For section 152 (1) (g) of the Act , this section applies if the water sharing rules for a water allocation managed under a resource operations licence are stated to be continuous sharing rules in the resource operations licence.\n(sec.74-ssec.2) The entry on the water allocations register for the allocation must state the nominal location for the allocation.\n(sec.74-ssec.3) In this section— nominal location , for a water allocation, means the location from which water may be taken on the day the continuous sharing rules first apply to the water allocation.","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.75\n\ns 75 om 2021 Act No. 12 s 148 sch 3","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.76\n\ns 76 om 2021 Act No. 12 s 148 sch 3","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water supply and demand management","content":"# Water supply and demand management","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Desired level of service objectives and water security program","content":"## Desired level of service objectives and water security program","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.77 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nbulk water supply system means the infrastructure for supplying water to bulk water customers in the SEQ region, including—\nBaroon Pocket Dam, Cooloolabin Dam, Ewan Maddock Dam, Hinze Dam, Lake Kurwongbah, Lake McDonald, Leslie Harrison Dam, Little Nerang Dam, North Pine Dam, Somerset Dam, Wappa Dam and Wivenhoe Dam; and\nthe Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme, and the South East Queensland (Gold Coast) Desalination Facility; and\nthe main connecting pipelines (the Northern Pipeline Inter-connector, Southern Regional Water Pipeline and Eastern Pipeline Inter-connector).\nminimum operating level , of a dam, means the minimum operating level of the dam stated on the resource operations licence relating to the dam.\nnon-residential water use is water use that is not residential water use.\nwater use in industry, power stations or for a business purpose\nresidential water use is water use at a residence or for other domestic purposes.\nwatering a garden at a residence\nSEQ water security program means the bulk water supply authority’s water security program for the SEQ region, under section 350 of the Act .\n- (a) Baroon Pocket Dam, Cooloolabin Dam, Ewan Maddock Dam, Hinze Dam, Lake Kurwongbah, Lake McDonald, Leslie Harrison Dam, Little Nerang Dam, North Pine Dam, Somerset Dam, Wappa Dam and Wivenhoe Dam; and\n- (b) the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme, and the South East Queensland (Gold Coast) Desalination Facility; and\n- (c) the main connecting pipelines (the Northern Pipeline Inter-connector, Southern Regional Water Pipeline and Eastern Pipeline Inter-connector).","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"Desired level of service objectives— Act , s 344","content":"### sec.78 Desired level of service objectives— Act , s 344\n\nFor section 344 (1) (a) of the Act , this subdivision prescribes the desired level of service objectives for water security for the SEQ region.\ns 78 amd 2022 SL No. 7 s 3","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Projected regional average urban demand for SEQ region","content":"### sec.79 Projected regional average urban demand for SEQ region\n\nThe bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water to meet the projected regional average urban demand.\nThe bulk water supply authority must—\nwork out the projected regional average urban demand in collaboration with the SEQ service providers, and publicly publish the projection in the way stated in the SEQ water security program; and\nassess annually whether the projected regional average urban demand or latest projected regional average urban demand is still current, and publicly publish the outcome of the assessment in the way stated in the SEQ water security program.\nIn this section—\nprojected regional average urban demand means the demand, expressed in litres for each person for each day, for residential and non-residential water use that is estimated for the SEQ region for each year over the next 30 years.\n(sec.79-ssec.1) The bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water to meet the projected regional average urban demand.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) The bulk water supply authority must— work out the projected regional average urban demand in collaboration with the SEQ service providers, and publicly publish the projection in the way stated in the SEQ water security program; and assess annually whether the projected regional average urban demand or latest projected regional average urban demand is still current, and publicly publish the outcome of the assessment in the way stated in the SEQ water security program.\n(sec.79-ssec.3) In this section— projected regional average urban demand means the demand, expressed in litres for each person for each day, for residential and non-residential water use that is estimated for the SEQ region for each year over the next 30 years.\n- (a) work out the projected regional average urban demand in collaboration with the SEQ service providers, and publicly publish the projection in the way stated in the SEQ water security program; and\n- (b) assess annually whether the projected regional average urban demand or latest projected regional average urban demand is still current, and publicly publish the outcome of the assessment in the way stated in the SEQ water security program.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Bulk water drought supply","content":"### sec.80 Bulk water drought supply\n\nThe bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions on residential water use—\nwill not happen more than once every 10 years on average; and\nwill not restrict the average water use for the SEQ region to less than 140L for each person for each day.\nThe bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions on non-residential water use that is incidental to the purpose of a business will not happen more than once every 10 years on average.\nwatering a garden in the grounds of a factory\nThe bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions or more severe water restrictions last no longer than 5% of the modelled time.\nIn this section—\ndrought response level is the level in the bulk water supply system stated in the SEQ water security program that is the trigger for taking action in response to drought.\nreducing the supply of water from the bulk water supply system\nmedium level water restrictions means water restrictions imposed on residential and non-residential water use in response to drought, when the level in the bulk water supply system is between—\nthe drought response level; and\nthe safe minimum storage level.\nmodelled time means the total time simulated in the stochastic model.\nmore severe water restrictions means water restrictions imposed on residential and non-residential water use in response to drought, when the level in the bulk water supply system is below the safe minimum storage level.\nsafe minimum storage level is the level in the bulk water supply system stated in the SEQ water security program that is the trigger for taking more severe action in response to drought, to minimise the risk of reaching the minimum operating levels.\nstochastic model means the model known as the Regional Stochastic Model used by the bulk water supply authority to model long-term water security.\ns 80 amd 2022 SL No. 7 s 4\n(sec.80-ssec.1) The bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions on residential water use— will not happen more than once every 10 years on average; and will not restrict the average water use for the SEQ region to less than 140L for each person for each day.\n(sec.80-ssec.2) The bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions on non-residential water use that is incidental to the purpose of a business will not happen more than once every 10 years on average. watering a garden in the grounds of a factory\n(sec.80-ssec.3) The bulk water supply system is to be able to supply enough water so that medium level water restrictions or more severe water restrictions last no longer than 5% of the modelled time.\n(sec.80-ssec.4) In this section— drought response level is the level in the bulk water supply system stated in the SEQ water security program that is the trigger for taking action in response to drought. reducing the supply of water from the bulk water supply system medium level water restrictions means water restrictions imposed on residential and non-residential water use in response to drought, when the level in the bulk water supply system is between— the drought response level; and the safe minimum storage level. modelled time means the total time simulated in the stochastic model. more severe water restrictions means water restrictions imposed on residential and non-residential water use in response to drought, when the level in the bulk water supply system is below the safe minimum storage level. safe minimum storage level is the level in the bulk water supply system stated in the SEQ water security program that is the trigger for taking more severe action in response to drought, to minimise the risk of reaching the minimum operating levels. stochastic model means the model known as the Regional Stochastic Model used by the bulk water supply authority to model long-term water security.\n- (a) will not happen more than once every 10 years on average; and\n- (b) will not restrict the average water use for the SEQ region to less than 140L for each person for each day.\n- (a) the drought response level; and\n- (b) the safe minimum storage level.","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minimum operating levels and essential minimum supply volume","content":"### sec.81 Minimum operating levels and essential minimum supply volume\n\nEach of the following dams will not reach its minimum operating level more than once in every 10,000 years on average—\nBaroon Pocket Dam;\nHinze Dam;\nWivenhoe Dam.\nThe bulk water supply system—\nwill be able to supply the essential minimum supply volume; and\nwill not be reduced to being able to supply only the essential minimum supply volume more than once in every 10,000 years on average.\nIn this section—\nessential minimum supply volume means the volume needed to supply an average of 100L for each person for each day for residential and non-residential water use.\n(sec.81-ssec.1) Each of the following dams will not reach its minimum operating level more than once in every 10,000 years on average— Baroon Pocket Dam; Hinze Dam; Wivenhoe Dam.\n(sec.81-ssec.2) The bulk water supply system— will be able to supply the essential minimum supply volume; and will not be reduced to being able to supply only the essential minimum supply volume more than once in every 10,000 years on average.\n(sec.81-ssec.3) In this section— essential minimum supply volume means the volume needed to supply an average of 100L for each person for each day for residential and non-residential water use.\n- (a) Baroon Pocket Dam;\n- (b) Hinze Dam;\n- (c) Wivenhoe Dam.\n- (a) will be able to supply the essential minimum supply volume; and\n- (b) will not be reduced to being able to supply only the essential minimum supply volume more than once in every 10,000 years on average.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content of water security program— Act , s 353","content":"### sec.82 Content of water security program— Act , s 353\n\nThe following matters are prescribed for section 353 (1) (f) of the Act —\nthe process the bulk water supply authority will use to work out the projected regional average urban demand including, for example, the authority’s key assumptions and methodology;\ndeciding the level in the bulk water supply system that is the trigger for taking action in response to drought;\nreducing the supply of water from the bulk water supply system\ndeciding the level in the bulk water supply system that is the trigger for taking more severe action in response to drought, to minimise the risk of reaching the minimum operating levels.\n- (a) the process the bulk water supply authority will use to work out the projected regional average urban demand including, for example, the authority’s key assumptions and methodology;\n- (b) deciding the level in the bulk water supply system that is the trigger for taking action in response to drought; Example of action in response to drought— reducing the supply of water from the bulk water supply system\n- (c) deciding the level in the bulk water supply system that is the trigger for taking more severe action in response to drought, to minimise the risk of reaching the minimum operating levels.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water supply arrangements for SEQ region","content":"## Water supply arrangements for SEQ region","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of bulk water customers— Act , s 360C , definition bulk water customer","content":"### sec.83 Declaration of bulk water customers— Act , s 360C , definition bulk water customer\n\nFor section 360C of the Act , definition bulk water customer , paragraph (b) , the following entities declared to be bulk water customers under the repealed regulation continue to be bulk water customers for chapter 2A , part 3 of the Act —\nToowoomba Regional Council;\nStanwell Corporation Limited ABN 370 788 486 74.\nAlso, for section 360C of the Act , definition bulk water customer , paragraph (b) , each of the following entities is declared to be a bulk water customer for chapter 2A , part 3 of the Act —\nCleanCo Queensland Limited ACN 628 008 159;\nSeqwater;\nSouthern Downs Regional Council.\ns 83 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 20 ; 2020 SL No. 33 s 3 ; 2023 SL No. 173 s 4\n(sec.83-ssec.1) For section 360C of the Act , definition bulk water customer , paragraph (b) , the following entities declared to be bulk water customers under the repealed regulation continue to be bulk water customers for chapter 2A , part 3 of the Act — Toowoomba Regional Council; Stanwell Corporation Limited ABN 370 788 486 74.\n(sec.83-ssec.2) Also, for section 360C of the Act , definition bulk water customer , paragraph (b) , each of the following entities is declared to be a bulk water customer for chapter 2A , part 3 of the Act — CleanCo Queensland Limited ACN 628 008 159; Seqwater; Southern Downs Regional Council.\n- (a) Toowoomba Regional Council;\n- (b) Stanwell Corporation Limited ABN 370 788 486 74.\n- (a) CleanCo Queensland Limited ACN 628 008 159;\n- (b) Seqwater;\n- (c) Southern Downs Regional Council.","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of SEQ bulk suppliers— Act , s 360C , definition SEQ bulk supplier","content":"### sec.83A Declaration of SEQ bulk suppliers— Act , s 360C , definition SEQ bulk supplier\n\nFor section 360C of the Act , definition SEQ bulk supplier , paragraph (b) , the Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority, established under the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009 , section 8 , is declared to be an SEQ bulk supplier for chapter 2A , part 3 of the Act .\ns 83A ins 2020 SL No. 33 s 4","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Annual levy for underground water management— Act , section 479","content":"# Annual levy for underground water management— Act , section 479","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.84 Purpose of part\n\nThis part provides for—\nan annual levy under section 479 of the Act ; and\nthe apportionment to resource tenure holders of the total annual levy payable by all resource tenure holders.\ns 84 sub 2019 SL No. 242 s 3\n- (a) an annual levy under section 479 of the Act ; and\n- (b) the apportionment to resource tenure holders of the total annual levy payable by all resource tenure holders.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.85 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nclass ...\ns 85 def class om 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (1)\nclass A tenure see section 87A (1) .\ns 85 def class A tenure ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\nclass B tenure see section 87A (2) .\ns 85 def class B tenure ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\nclass C tenure see section 87A (3) .\ns 85 def class C tenure ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\nlevyable mining tenure see section 87A (4) .\ns 85 def levyable mining tenure ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\noffice income statement , for a financial year, means the office’s income statement for the financial year, contained in the document called ‘Service Delivery Statement’ prepared by the department in which chapter 3A of the Act is administered and published in the State budget for the financial year.\nA copy of the Service Delivery Statement is available at www.budget.qld.gov.au.\noffice’s estimated costs means the office’s estimated costs under section 479 (4) (a) of the Act .\noffice’s estimated mining costs see section 88A (b) .\ns 85 def office’s estimated mining costs ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\noffice’s estimated petroleum costs see section 88A (a) .\ns 85 def office’s estimated petroleum costs ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\nrelevant date , for a financial year, means 1 July of the financial year.\nrelevant sub-block see section 87 (1) .\nresource project see the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 112 .\ns 85 def resource project ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 4 (2)\nsub-block see the Petroleum and Gas Act , section 29 (2) .","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Office’s estimated costs","content":"### sec.86 Office’s estimated costs\n\nThe office’s estimated costs for a financial year must be stated in the office income statement for the financial year.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant sub-blocks for petroleum tenures and classes of relevant sub-blocks","content":"### sec.87 Relevant sub-blocks for petroleum tenures and classes of relevant sub-blocks\n\nA sub-block is a relevant sub-block if—\neither—\nthe sub-block is within a cumulative management area; or\nthe sub-block is outside a cumulative management area and the office performs functions under the Act for the sub-block; and\neither—\nthe sub-block is in the area of a petroleum lease; or\nthe sub-block is in an area that is—\nin the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and\nin which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\nFor this part, relevant sub-blocks are divided into the following classes—\nrelevant sub-blocks outside the cumulative management area;\nrelevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for conventional petroleum or gas production;\nrelevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for coal seam gas production.\nIn this section—\nauthority to prospect means an authority to prospect under the Petroleum and Gas Act or the Petroleum Act 1923 .\ncoal seam gas production has the same meaning it has under the Petroleum and Gas Act .\nconventional petroleum or gas production means petroleum production, or gas production, that is not coal seam gas production.\ngas field development means the development of an area for coal seam gas production, or conventional petroleum or gas production, for which the EIS process has been completed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 .\nSee the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 60 for when the EIS process is completed for a project.\npetroleum lease means a petroleum lease under the Petroleum and Gas Act or the Petroleum Act 1923 .\ns 87 amd 2019 SL No. 242 s 5\n(sec.87-ssec.1) A sub-block is a relevant sub-block if— either— the sub-block is within a cumulative management area; or the sub-block is outside a cumulative management area and the office performs functions under the Act for the sub-block; and either— the sub-block is in the area of a petroleum lease; or the sub-block is in an area that is— in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n(sec.87-ssec.2) For this part, relevant sub-blocks are divided into the following classes— relevant sub-blocks outside the cumulative management area; relevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for conventional petroleum or gas production; relevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for coal seam gas production.\n(sec.87-ssec.3) In this section— authority to prospect means an authority to prospect under the Petroleum and Gas Act or the Petroleum Act 1923 . coal seam gas production has the same meaning it has under the Petroleum and Gas Act . conventional petroleum or gas production means petroleum production, or gas production, that is not coal seam gas production. gas field development means the development of an area for coal seam gas production, or conventional petroleum or gas production, for which the EIS process has been completed under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 . See the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 60 for when the EIS process is completed for a project. petroleum lease means a petroleum lease under the Petroleum and Gas Act or the Petroleum Act 1923 .\n- (a) either— (i) the sub-block is within a cumulative management area; or (ii) the sub-block is outside a cumulative management area and the office performs functions under the Act for the sub-block; and\n- (i) the sub-block is within a cumulative management area; or\n- (ii) the sub-block is outside a cumulative management area and the office performs functions under the Act for the sub-block; and\n- (b) either— (i) the sub-block is in the area of a petroleum lease; or (ii) the sub-block is in an area that is— (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (i) the sub-block is in the area of a petroleum lease; or\n- (ii) the sub-block is in an area that is— (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and\n- (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (i) the sub-block is within a cumulative management area; or\n- (ii) the sub-block is outside a cumulative management area and the office performs functions under the Act for the sub-block; and\n- (i) the sub-block is in the area of a petroleum lease; or\n- (ii) the sub-block is in an area that is— (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and\n- (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (A) in the area of an authority to prospect, or an area to which an application for an authority to prospect applies; and\n- (B) in which gas field development is being, or is proposed to be, carried out.\n- (a) relevant sub-blocks outside the cumulative management area;\n- (b) relevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for conventional petroleum or gas production;\n- (c) relevant sub-blocks within the cumulative management area that are used, or intended to be used, for coal seam gas production.","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classes of levyable mining tenures","content":"### sec.87A Classes of levyable mining tenures\n\nA mining lease is a class A tenure if the lease is a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act .\nA mineral development licence is a class B tenure if—\nthe licence is a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and\nthe holder of the licence has applied for a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act for carrying out activities; and\nany of the following apply—\nthe proposed lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority or proposed environmental authority under which the activities are to be carried out as part of a resource project;\nthe activities are part of a project for which an EIS process applies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 37 ;\nthe activities are part of a coordinated project for which an EIS is required under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\nA mining lease is a class C tenure for a financial year if—\nthe lease is not a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and\nthe lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority under which activities are carried out as part of a resource project; and\nfor the resource project, an average of at least 500ML of water each year for the levy period for the financial year has been taken or interfered with under the Mineral Resources Act , section 334ZP (1) .\nA levyable mining tenure is a class A tenure, class B tenure or class C tenure.\nIn this section—\ncoordinated project see the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 , schedule 2 .\nlevy period , for a financial year, means the period of 3 years ending immediately before the relevant day for the financial year.\nmineral development licence means a mineral development licence under the Mineral Resources Act .\nmining lease means a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act .\nrelevant tenure see the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , schedule 4 .\ns 87A ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 6\n(sec.87A-ssec.1) A mining lease is a class A tenure if the lease is a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act .\n(sec.87A-ssec.2) A mineral development licence is a class B tenure if— the licence is a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and the holder of the licence has applied for a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act for carrying out activities; and any of the following apply— the proposed lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority or proposed environmental authority under which the activities are to be carried out as part of a resource project; the activities are part of a project for which an EIS process applies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 37 ; the activities are part of a coordinated project for which an EIS is required under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\n(sec.87A-ssec.3) A mining lease is a class C tenure for a financial year if— the lease is not a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and the lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority under which activities are carried out as part of a resource project; and for the resource project, an average of at least 500ML of water each year for the levy period for the financial year has been taken or interfered with under the Mineral Resources Act , section 334ZP (1) .\n(sec.87A-ssec.4) A levyable mining tenure is a class A tenure, class B tenure or class C tenure.\n(sec.87A-ssec.5) In this section— coordinated project see the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 , schedule 2 . levy period , for a financial year, means the period of 3 years ending immediately before the relevant day for the financial year. mineral development licence means a mineral development licence under the Mineral Resources Act . mining lease means a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act . relevant tenure see the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , schedule 4 .\n- (a) the licence is a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and\n- (b) the holder of the licence has applied for a mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act for carrying out activities; and\n- (c) any of the following apply— (i) the proposed lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority or proposed environmental authority under which the activities are to be carried out as part of a resource project; (ii) the activities are part of a project for which an EIS process applies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 37 ; (iii) the activities are part of a coordinated project for which an EIS is required under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\n- (i) the proposed lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority or proposed environmental authority under which the activities are to be carried out as part of a resource project;\n- (ii) the activities are part of a project for which an EIS process applies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 37 ;\n- (iii) the activities are part of a coordinated project for which an EIS is required under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\n- (i) the proposed lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority or proposed environmental authority under which the activities are to be carried out as part of a resource project;\n- (ii) the activities are part of a project for which an EIS process applies under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 37 ;\n- (iii) the activities are part of a coordinated project for which an EIS is required under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\n- (a) the lease is not a CMA tenure under chapter 3 of the Act ; and\n- (b) the lease is a relevant tenure for an environmental authority under which activities are carried out as part of a resource project; and\n- (c) for the resource project, an average of at least 500ML of water each year for the levy period for the financial year has been taken or interfered with under the Mineral Resources Act , section 334ZP (1) .","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Working out annual levy","content":"## Working out annual levy","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amount of total annual levy","content":"### sec.88 Amount of total annual levy\n\nThe total annual levy must be based on a financial year.\nThe total annual levy payable under section 479 of the Act for a financial year is an amount not more than the office’s estimated costs for the financial year.\n(sec.88-ssec.1) The total annual levy must be based on a financial year.\n(sec.88-ssec.2) The total annual levy payable under section 479 of the Act for a financial year is an amount not more than the office’s estimated costs for the financial year.","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportionment between office’s estimated petroleum costs and office’s estimated mining costs","content":"### sec.88A Apportionment between office’s estimated petroleum costs and office’s estimated mining costs\n\nThe office must apportion the office’s estimated costs for a financial year to—\nthe estimated cost of performing its functions for the financial year for petroleum tenure holders (the office’s estimated petroleum costs ); and\nthe estimated cost of performing its functions for the financial year for mining tenure holders (the office’s estimated mining costs ).\ns 88A ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 8\n- (a) the estimated cost of performing its functions for the financial year for petroleum tenure holders (the office’s estimated petroleum costs ); and\n- (b) the estimated cost of performing its functions for the financial year for mining tenure holders (the office’s estimated mining costs ).","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportionment of office’s estimated petroleum costs to each relevant sub-block","content":"### sec.89 Apportionment of office’s estimated petroleum costs to each relevant sub-block\n\nThis section provides for the apportionment of the office’s estimated petroleum costs for a financial year to each relevant sub-block.\nThe office must apportion the office’s estimated petroleum costs to each class of relevant sub-blocks according to the proportion of the office’s functions under the Act carried out in the financial year for the class of relevant sub-blocks.\nThe office must apportion the amount worked out under subsection (2) for a class of relevant sub-blocks to each relevant sub-block in that class equally, according to the number of relevant sub-blocks of that class existing on the relevant date for the financial year.\ns 89 amd 2019 SL No. 242 s 9\n(sec.89-ssec.1) This section provides for the apportionment of the office’s estimated petroleum costs for a financial year to each relevant sub-block.\n(sec.89-ssec.2) The office must apportion the office’s estimated petroleum costs to each class of relevant sub-blocks according to the proportion of the office’s functions under the Act carried out in the financial year for the class of relevant sub-blocks.\n(sec.89-ssec.3) The office must apportion the amount worked out under subsection (2) for a class of relevant sub-blocks to each relevant sub-block in that class equally, according to the number of relevant sub-blocks of that class existing on the relevant date for the financial year.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportionment of annual levy among petroleum tenure holders","content":"### sec.90 Apportionment of annual levy among petroleum tenure holders\n\nThis section provides for the apportionment of the total annual levy payable by petroleum tenure holders for a financial year to classes of petroleum tenure holders according to the number of relevant sub-blocks in the areas of the petroleum tenures held by the petroleum tenure holders on the relevant date for the financial year.\nThe total annual levy must be apportioned among petroleum tenure holders as follows—\nfor a petroleum tenure holder who does not hold any relevant sub-blocks—nil;\nfor each other petroleum tenure holder—according to the amount worked out by multiplying the number of relevant sub-blocks of each class in the areas of the petroleum tenures held by the holder on the relevant date by the amount worked out for each relevant sub-block of that class under section 89 (3) .\ns 90 amd 2019 SL No. 242 s 10\n(sec.90-ssec.1) This section provides for the apportionment of the total annual levy payable by petroleum tenure holders for a financial year to classes of petroleum tenure holders according to the number of relevant sub-blocks in the areas of the petroleum tenures held by the petroleum tenure holders on the relevant date for the financial year.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) The total annual levy must be apportioned among petroleum tenure holders as follows— for a petroleum tenure holder who does not hold any relevant sub-blocks—nil; for each other petroleum tenure holder—according to the amount worked out by multiplying the number of relevant sub-blocks of each class in the areas of the petroleum tenures held by the holder on the relevant date by the amount worked out for each relevant sub-block of that class under section 89 (3) .\n- (a) for a petroleum tenure holder who does not hold any relevant sub-blocks—nil;\n- (b) for each other petroleum tenure holder—according to the amount worked out by multiplying the number of relevant sub-blocks of each class in the areas of the petroleum tenures held by the holder on the relevant date by the amount worked out for each relevant sub-block of that class under section 89 (3) .","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportionment of office’s estimated mining costs","content":"### sec.90A Apportionment of office’s estimated mining costs\n\nThis section provides for the apportionment of the office’s estimated mining costs for a financial year in relation to levyable mining tenures.\nThe office must apportion the office’s estimated mining costs to each class of levyable mining tenure according to the proportion of the office’s functions under the Act carried out in the financial year for the class of levyable mining tenure.\nThe office must further apportion the amount worked out under subsection (2) for a class of levyable mining tenure by—\nfor a class A tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class A tenures by the total number of hectares in all class A tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and\nfor a class B tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class B tenures by the total number of hectares in all class B tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and\nfor a class C tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class C tenures by the total number of resource projects that include a class C tenure, worked out on the relevant date for the financial year.\ns 90A ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 11\n(sec.90A-ssec.1) This section provides for the apportionment of the office’s estimated mining costs for a financial year in relation to levyable mining tenures.\n(sec.90A-ssec.2) The office must apportion the office’s estimated mining costs to each class of levyable mining tenure according to the proportion of the office’s functions under the Act carried out in the financial year for the class of levyable mining tenure.\n(sec.90A-ssec.3) The office must further apportion the amount worked out under subsection (2) for a class of levyable mining tenure by— for a class A tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class A tenures by the total number of hectares in all class A tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and for a class B tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class B tenures by the total number of hectares in all class B tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and for a class C tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class C tenures by the total number of resource projects that include a class C tenure, worked out on the relevant date for the financial year.\n- (a) for a class A tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class A tenures by the total number of hectares in all class A tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and\n- (b) for a class B tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class B tenures by the total number of hectares in all class B tenures existing on the relevant date for the financial year; and\n- (c) for a class C tenure—dividing the amount apportioned for class C tenures by the total number of resource projects that include a class C tenure, worked out on the relevant date for the financial year.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Apportionment of annual levy among mining tenure holders","content":"### sec.90B Apportionment of annual levy among mining tenure holders\n\nThis section provides for the apportionment of the total annual levy payable by mining tenure holders for a financial year to classes of mining tenure holders.\nThe total annual levy related to mining tenure holders must be apportioned among the mining tenure holders as follows—\nfor a mining tenure holder who does not hold a levyable mining tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—nil;\nfor each mining tenure holder who holds a class A tenure or class B tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of hectares, including any part of a hectare, in the tenure by the amount worked out for the tenure under section 90A (3) (a) or (b) ;\nfor each mining tenure holder who holds a class C tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of resource projects that include the tenure by the amount worked out for each project under section 90A (3) (c) .\ns 90B ins 2019 SL No. 242 s 11\n(sec.90B-ssec.1) This section provides for the apportionment of the total annual levy payable by mining tenure holders for a financial year to classes of mining tenure holders.\n(sec.90B-ssec.2) The total annual levy related to mining tenure holders must be apportioned among the mining tenure holders as follows— for a mining tenure holder who does not hold a levyable mining tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—nil; for each mining tenure holder who holds a class A tenure or class B tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of hectares, including any part of a hectare, in the tenure by the amount worked out for the tenure under section 90A (3) (a) or (b) ; for each mining tenure holder who holds a class C tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of resource projects that include the tenure by the amount worked out for each project under section 90A (3) (c) .\n- (a) for a mining tenure holder who does not hold a levyable mining tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—nil;\n- (b) for each mining tenure holder who holds a class A tenure or class B tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of hectares, including any part of a hectare, in the tenure by the amount worked out for the tenure under section 90A (3) (a) or (b) ;\n- (c) for each mining tenure holder who holds a class C tenure on the relevant date for the financial year—by multiplying the number of resource projects that include the tenure by the amount worked out for each project under section 90A (3) (c) .","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Collecting annual levy","content":"## Collecting annual levy","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for notice of annual levy","content":"### sec.91 Requirements for notice of annual levy\n\nThis section applies if the annual levy payable by a resource tenure holder for a financial year is more than nil.\nThe manager must give the resource tenure holder a notice about the annual levy payable by the holder for the financial year.\nThe manager may give a notice to a resource tenure holder on a quarterly basis or at an interval decided by the manager (the levy period ).\nThe notice must state the following—\nthe number of—\nfor a petroleum tenure holder—each class of relevant sub-blocks to which the notice applies; or\nfor a mining tenure holder—each class of mining tenure to which the notice applies;\nthe financial year to which the notice applies;\nthe levy period to which the notice applies;\nthe amount of the annual levy payable by the resource tenure holder for the levy period ( levy amount );\nthat the levy amount becomes payable on the day the notice is given;\nthe day by which the levy amount must be paid (the due date );\nthe way in which the levy amount must be paid;\nthat if the levy amount is not paid by the due date, the State may, under section 479A of the Act , recover from the holder the amount as a debt.\ns 91 amd 2019 SL No. 242 s 12\n(sec.91-ssec.1) This section applies if the annual levy payable by a resource tenure holder for a financial year is more than nil.\n(sec.91-ssec.2) The manager must give the resource tenure holder a notice about the annual levy payable by the holder for the financial year.\n(sec.91-ssec.3) The manager may give a notice to a resource tenure holder on a quarterly basis or at an interval decided by the manager (the levy period ).\n(sec.91-ssec.4) The notice must state the following— the number of— for a petroleum tenure holder—each class of relevant sub-blocks to which the notice applies; or for a mining tenure holder—each class of mining tenure to which the notice applies; the financial year to which the notice applies; the levy period to which the notice applies; the amount of the annual levy payable by the resource tenure holder for the levy period ( levy amount ); that the levy amount becomes payable on the day the notice is given; the day by which the levy amount must be paid (the due date ); the way in which the levy amount must be paid; that if the levy amount is not paid by the due date, the State may, under section 479A of the Act , recover from the holder the amount as a debt.\n- (a) the number of— (i) for a petroleum tenure holder—each class of relevant sub-blocks to which the notice applies; or (ii) for a mining tenure holder—each class of mining tenure to which the notice applies;\n- (i) for a petroleum tenure holder—each class of relevant sub-blocks to which the notice applies; or\n- (ii) for a mining tenure holder—each class of mining tenure to which the notice applies;\n- (b) the financial year to which the notice applies;\n- (c) the levy period to which the notice applies;\n- (d) the amount of the annual levy payable by the resource tenure holder for the levy period ( levy amount );\n- (e) that the levy amount becomes payable on the day the notice is given;\n- (f) the day by which the levy amount must be paid (the due date );\n- (g) the way in which the levy amount must be paid;\n- (h) that if the levy amount is not paid by the due date, the State may, under section 479A of the Act , recover from the holder the amount as a debt.\n- (i) for a petroleum tenure holder—each class of relevant sub-blocks to which the notice applies; or\n- (ii) for a mining tenure holder—each class of mining tenure to which the notice applies;","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Payment of annual levy","content":"### sec.92 Payment of annual levy\n\nThe levy amount for a levy period becomes payable by a resource tenure holder on the day the holder is given a notice under section 91 for the levy period.\nThe resource tenure holder must pay the levy amount—\nwithin 30 days after the manager gives the holder the notice; and\nin the way stated in the notice.\nIn this section—\nlevy amount see section 91 (4) (d) .\nlevy period see section 91 (3) .\ns 92 amd 2019 SL No. 242 s 13\n(sec.92-ssec.1) The levy amount for a levy period becomes payable by a resource tenure holder on the day the holder is given a notice under section 91 for the levy period.\n(sec.92-ssec.2) The resource tenure holder must pay the levy amount— within 30 days after the manager gives the holder the notice; and in the way stated in the notice.\n(sec.92-ssec.3) In this section— levy amount see section 91 (4) (d) . levy period see section 91 (3) .\n- (a) within 30 days after the manager gives the holder the notice; and\n- (b) in the way stated in the notice.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water authorities","content":"# Water authorities","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Continuation","content":"## Continuation","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of water authorities established under establishment regulation","content":"### sec.93 Continuation of water authorities established under establishment regulation\n\nEach water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 1 , column 1, that was established under an establishment regulation continues as a water authority under this regulation.\nIf the authority was established for an authority area, the authority area is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the authority in column 2.\nSee the Act , section 548 (4) .\n(sec.93-ssec.1) Each water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 1 , column 1, that was established under an establishment regulation continues as a water authority under this regulation.\n(sec.93-ssec.2) If the authority was established for an authority area, the authority area is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the authority in column 2. See the Act , section 548 (4) .","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuation of amalgamated water authorities","content":"### sec.94 Continuation of amalgamated water authorities\n\nEach amalgamated water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 2 , column 1, amalgamated under the repealed regulation, continues as an amalgamated water authority under this regulation.\nThe authority’s authority area is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the authority in column 2.\n(sec.94-ssec.1) Each amalgamated water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 2 , column 1, amalgamated under the repealed regulation, continues as an amalgamated water authority under this regulation.\n(sec.94-ssec.2) The authority’s authority area is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the authority in column 2.","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dissolution","content":"## Dissolution","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dissolution of particular water authorities for conversion to alternative institutional structures— Act , s 691","content":"### sec.94A Dissolution of particular water authorities for conversion to alternative institutional structures— Act , s 691\n\nThis section applies to a water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 1.\nFor section 691 (1) (b) of the Act , the water authority is dissolved for converting the authority to the alternative institutional structure mentioned opposite the authority in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 3.\nFor section 691 (2) of the Act , the authority area for the water authority shown on the plan mentioned opposite the water authority in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 2 is dissolved.\ns 94A ins 2017 SL No. 122 s 10\n(sec.94A-ssec.1) This section applies to a water authority mentioned in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 1.\n(sec.94A-ssec.2) For section 691 (1) (b) of the Act , the water authority is dissolved for converting the authority to the alternative institutional structure mentioned opposite the authority in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 3.\n(sec.94A-ssec.3) For section 691 (2) of the Act , the authority area for the water authority shown on the plan mentioned opposite the water authority in schedule 8 , part 3 , column 2 is dissolved.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Old entity document— Act , s 691A","content":"### sec.94B Old entity document— Act , s 691A\n\nFor section 691A (2) of the Act , the document called ‘Agreement for the distribution of water under the Yambocully Water Supply Scheme Distribution Operations Licence’ dated May 2020 is identified as the old entity document held by the Yambocully Water Board.\ns 94B ins 2021 SL No. 105 s 4","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Investigations, enforcement and offences","content":"# Investigations, enforcement and offences","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authorised taking of water— Act , s 808","content":"### sec.95 Authorised taking of water— Act , s 808\n\nFor section 808 (1) (b) of the Act , an authorisation to take water under a NSW access licence in accordance with the Border Rivers water management protocol and the New South Wales–Queensland Border Rivers Intergovernmental Agreement 2008 declared under the repealed regulation to be an authorisation of a similar nature and to have a similar effect to a water allocation continues to be an authorisation of that nature and effect.\nIn this section—\nBorder Rivers water management protocol means the water management protocol to implement the Water Plan (Border Rivers and Moonie) 2019 .\nNew South Wales–Queensland Border Rivers Intergovernmental Agreement 2008 means the intergovernmental agreement of that name, signed by the Premier on 16 February 2009.\nNSW access licence means an access licence under the Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) .\ns 95 amd 2019 SL No. 136 s 3\n(sec.95-ssec.1) For section 808 (1) (b) of the Act , an authorisation to take water under a NSW access licence in accordance with the Border Rivers water management protocol and the New South Wales–Queensland Border Rivers Intergovernmental Agreement 2008 declared under the repealed regulation to be an authorisation of a similar nature and to have a similar effect to a water allocation continues to be an authorisation of that nature and effect.\n(sec.95-ssec.2) In this section— Border Rivers water management protocol means the water management protocol to implement the Water Plan (Border Rivers and Moonie) 2019 . New South Wales–Queensland Border Rivers Intergovernmental Agreement 2008 means the intergovernmental agreement of that name, signed by the Premier on 16 February 2009. NSW access licence means an access licence under the Water Management Act 2000 (NSW) . s 95 amd 2019 SL No. 136 s 3","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Destroying vegetation, excavating or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring— Act , s 814","content":"### sec.96 Destroying vegetation, excavating or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring— Act , s 814\n\nFor section 814 (2) (i) of the Act , destroying vegetation, excavating or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring is permitted if the destruction, excavation or placing of fill is carried out under—\na lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum Act 1923 ; or\na licence, petroleum lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum and Gas Act : or\na licence under the Fossicking Act 1994 ; or\nan environmental authority for a resource activity; or\nthe document called ‘Riverine Protection Permit Exemption Requirements’ approved by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\nIn this section—\nresource activity see the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 107 .\ns 96 amd 2018 SL No. 56 s 17 ; 2025 SL No. 64 s 5\n(sec.96-ssec.1) For section 814 (2) (i) of the Act , destroying vegetation, excavating or placing fill in a watercourse, lake or spring is permitted if the destruction, excavation or placing of fill is carried out under— a lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum Act 1923 ; or a licence, petroleum lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum and Gas Act : or a licence under the Fossicking Act 1994 ; or an environmental authority for a resource activity; or the document called ‘Riverine Protection Permit Exemption Requirements’ approved by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) In this section— resource activity see the Environmental Protection Act 1994 , section 107 .\n- (a) a lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum Act 1923 ; or\n- (b) a licence, petroleum lease or authority to prospect under the Petroleum and Gas Act : or\n- (c) a licence under the Fossicking Act 1994 ; or\n- (d) an environmental authority for a resource activity; or\n- (e) the document called ‘Riverine Protection Permit Exemption Requirements’ approved by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.","sortOrder":134},{"sectionNumber":"sec.97","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for decommissioning a water bore— Act , s 817","content":"### sec.97 Requirements for decommissioning a water bore— Act , s 817\n\nFor section 817 (2) of the Act , the decommissioning of a water bore must be carried out in accordance with the document called ‘Minimum construction requirements for water bores in Australia’, published on a Queensland Government website.\ns 97 amd 2025 SL No. 64 s 6","sortOrder":135},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Relationship with Planning Act","content":"# Relationship with Planning Act","sortOrder":136},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Works for taking or interfering with water","content":"## Works for taking or interfering with water","sortOrder":137},{"sectionNumber":"sec.98","sectionType":"section","heading":"Works that are or are not assessable development— Act , s 39","content":"### sec.98 Works that are or are not assessable development— Act , s 39\n\nFor section 39 (f) of the Act , the following works are to be regulated as assessable development—\nworks for taking overland flow water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1;\nworks for taking underground water through a subartesian bore that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 2 , column 1;\nFor the regulation of works for taking or interfering with underground water through an artesian bore, other than through a water monitoring bore, see the Planning Regulation 2017 .\nworks for interfering with underground water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 3 , column 1.\nHowever—\nthe works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2 are to be regulated as assessable development only to the extent the operational work to which the works relate does not comply with the requirements for the work mentioned in section 99 (2) ; and\nthe following works are not to be regulated as assessable development—\nworks mentioned in subsection (1) relating to PDA-related development;\nworks mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3, part 2 , column 3 or part 3 , column 2.\nIn this section—\nPDA-related development see the Planning Regulation 2017 , schedule 24 .\ns 98 sub 2017 SL No. 103 s 173\namd 2019 SL No. 1 s 8\n(sec.98-ssec.1) For section 39 (f) of the Act , the following works are to be regulated as assessable development— works for taking overland flow water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1; works for taking underground water through a subartesian bore that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 2 , column 1; For the regulation of works for taking or interfering with underground water through an artesian bore, other than through a water monitoring bore, see the Planning Regulation 2017 . works for interfering with underground water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 3 , column 1.\n(sec.98-ssec.2) However— the works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2 are to be regulated as assessable development only to the extent the operational work to which the works relate does not comply with the requirements for the work mentioned in section 99 (2) ; and the following works are not to be regulated as assessable development— works mentioned in subsection (1) relating to PDA-related development; works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3, part 2 , column 3 or part 3 , column 2.\n(sec.98-ssec.3) In this section— PDA-related development see the Planning Regulation 2017 , schedule 24 .\n- (a) works for taking overland flow water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1;\n- (b) works for taking underground water through a subartesian bore that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 2 , column 1; Note— For the regulation of works for taking or interfering with underground water through an artesian bore, other than through a water monitoring bore, see the Planning Regulation 2017 .\n- (c) works for interfering with underground water that are in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 3 , column 1.\n- (a) the works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2 are to be regulated as assessable development only to the extent the operational work to which the works relate does not comply with the requirements for the work mentioned in section 99 (2) ; and\n- (b) the following works are not to be regulated as assessable development— (i) works mentioned in subsection (1) relating to PDA-related development; (ii) works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3, part 2 , column 3 or part 3 , column 2.\n- (i) works mentioned in subsection (1) relating to PDA-related development;\n- (ii) works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3, part 2 , column 3 or part 3 , column 2.\n- (i) works mentioned in subsection (1) relating to PDA-related development;\n- (ii) works mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3, part 2 , column 3 or part 3 , column 2.","sortOrder":138},{"sectionNumber":"sec.99","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for accepted development for operational work for taking water— Act , s 1014","content":"### sec.99 Requirements for accepted development for operational work for taking water— Act , s 1014\n\nThis section applies to operational work involving works that are—\nin an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1 or part 2 , column 1; and\nmentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2, opposite the area; and\nnot of a type mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3 or part 2 , column 3, opposite the area.\nFor section 1014 (2) (f) of the Act , to be categorised as accepted development—\noperational work involving taking overland flow water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in each of the following documents—\n‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water for stock or domestic purposes, or using limited capacity works’;\n‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water to satisfy the requirements of an environmental authority or a development permit for carrying out an environmentally relevant activity’; and\noperational work involving taking underground water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in the document called ‘Accepted development requirements for subartesian bores or replacement bores’.\nA reference in this section to a document by name is a reference to the document of that name made by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\ns 99 sub 2017 SL No. 103 s 173\namd 2019 SL No. 1 s 9 ; 2022 SL No. 177 s 5 ; 2025 SL No. 64 s 7\n(sec.99-ssec.1) This section applies to operational work involving works that are— in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1 or part 2 , column 1; and mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2, opposite the area; and not of a type mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3 or part 2 , column 3, opposite the area.\n(sec.99-ssec.2) For section 1014 (2) (f) of the Act , to be categorised as accepted development— operational work involving taking overland flow water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in each of the following documents— ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water for stock or domestic purposes, or using limited capacity works’; ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water to satisfy the requirements of an environmental authority or a development permit for carrying out an environmentally relevant activity’; and operational work involving taking underground water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in the document called ‘Accepted development requirements for subartesian bores or replacement bores’.\n(sec.99-ssec.3) A reference in this section to a document by name is a reference to the document of that name made by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\n- (a) in an area mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 1 or part 2 , column 1; and\n- (b) mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 2 or part 2 , column 2, opposite the area; and\n- (c) not of a type mentioned in schedule 9 , part 1 , column 3 or part 2 , column 3, opposite the area.\n- (a) operational work involving taking overland flow water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in each of the following documents— (i) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water for stock or domestic purposes, or using limited capacity works’; (ii) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water to satisfy the requirements of an environmental authority or a development permit for carrying out an environmentally relevant activity’; and\n- (i) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water for stock or domestic purposes, or using limited capacity works’;\n- (ii) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water to satisfy the requirements of an environmental authority or a development permit for carrying out an environmentally relevant activity’; and\n- (b) operational work involving taking underground water must comply with the requirements applying to the work mentioned in the document called ‘Accepted development requirements for subartesian bores or replacement bores’.\n- (i) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water for stock or domestic purposes, or using limited capacity works’;\n- (ii) ‘Accepted development requirements for taking overland flow water to satisfy the requirements of an environmental authority or a development permit for carrying out an environmentally relevant activity’; and","sortOrder":139},{"sectionNumber":"pt.10-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Levees","content":"## Levees","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"sec.100","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed volume of material for fill— Act , sch 4 , definition levee","content":"### sec.100 Prescribed volume of material for fill— Act , sch 4 , definition levee\n\nThe prescribed volume of material for fill for schedule 4 of the Act , definition levee , paragraph 3(b)(ii) is 50m 3 .","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101","sectionType":"section","heading":"Construction of new levees and modification of existing levees","content":"### sec.101 Construction of new levees and modification of existing levees\n\nFor assessing proposed development that is the construction of a new levee or the modification of an existing levee, the levee can be categorised as 1 of the following types of levees—\ncategory 1 levee;\ncategory 2 levee;\ncategory 3 levee.\nA category 1 levee is a levee that has no off-property impact.\nA category 2 levee is a levee—\nthat has an off-property impact; and\nfor which the affected population is less than 3.\nA category 3 levee is a levee—\nthat has an off-property impact; and\nfor which the affected population is at least 3.\nIn this section—\naffected population , for a levee, means the total number of persons occupying all buildings on which the levee has a significant impact.\nlevee property —\nmeans the lot or parcel of land on which a levee is situated; and\nincludes another lot or parcel of land that is contiguous with the lot or parcel mentioned in paragraph (a) and owned by the same entity.\noff-property impact , for a levee, means an impact the levee has on people, property or the environment outside the levee property.\nsignificant impact , of a levee on a building, means each of the following—\nan increase, caused by the levee, of more than 5cm in the flow height of water over the floorboards of the building;\nan increase, caused by the levee, of more than 0.2 m/s in the flow velocity of water over the floorboards of the building.\n(sec.101-ssec.1) For assessing proposed development that is the construction of a new levee or the modification of an existing levee, the levee can be categorised as 1 of the following types of levees— category 1 levee; category 2 levee; category 3 levee.\n(sec.101-ssec.2) A category 1 levee is a levee that has no off-property impact.\n(sec.101-ssec.3) A category 2 levee is a levee— that has an off-property impact; and for which the affected population is less than 3.\n(sec.101-ssec.4) A category 3 levee is a levee— that has an off-property impact; and for which the affected population is at least 3.\n(sec.101-ssec.5) In this section— affected population , for a levee, means the total number of persons occupying all buildings on which the levee has a significant impact. levee property — means the lot or parcel of land on which a levee is situated; and includes another lot or parcel of land that is contiguous with the lot or parcel mentioned in paragraph (a) and owned by the same entity. off-property impact , for a levee, means an impact the levee has on people, property or the environment outside the levee property. significant impact , of a levee on a building, means each of the following— an increase, caused by the levee, of more than 5cm in the flow height of water over the floorboards of the building; an increase, caused by the levee, of more than 0.2 m/s in the flow velocity of water over the floorboards of the building.\n- (a) category 1 levee;\n- (b) category 2 levee;\n- (c) category 3 levee.\n- (a) that has an off-property impact; and\n- (b) for which the affected population is less than 3.\n- (a) that has an off-property impact; and\n- (b) for which the affected population is at least 3.\n- (a) means the lot or parcel of land on which a levee is situated; and\n- (b) includes another lot or parcel of land that is contiguous with the lot or parcel mentioned in paragraph (a) and owned by the same entity.\n- (a) an increase, caused by the levee, of more than 5cm in the flow height of water over the floorboards of the building;\n- (b) an increase, caused by the levee, of more than 0.2 m/s in the flow velocity of water over the floorboards of the building.","sortOrder":142},{"sectionNumber":"sec.101A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for accepted development for category 1 levees— Act , s 1014","content":"### sec.101A Requirements for accepted development for category 1 levees— Act , s 1014\n\nThis section applies to operational work that is—\nthe construction of a new category 1 levee; or\nthe modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will be a category 1 levee.\nFor section 1014 (2) (f) of the Act , to be categorised as accepted development the operational work must comply with the requirements stated in the levee code.\nIn this section—\nlevee code means the document called ‘Accepted development requirements for the construction of new levees or the modification of existing levees’ made by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\ns 101A ins 2017 SL No. 103 s 174\namd 2019 SL No. 1 s 10 ; 2022 SL No. 177 s 6 ; 2025 SL No. 64 s 8\n(sec.101A-ssec.1) This section applies to operational work that is— the construction of a new category 1 levee; or the modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will be a category 1 levee.\n(sec.101A-ssec.2) For section 1014 (2) (f) of the Act , to be categorised as accepted development the operational work must comply with the requirements stated in the levee code.\n(sec.101A-ssec.3) In this section— levee code means the document called ‘Accepted development requirements for the construction of new levees or the modification of existing levees’ made by the chief executive and published on a Queensland Government website.\n- (a) the construction of a new category 1 levee; or\n- (b) the modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will be a category 1 levee.","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"sec.102","sectionType":"section","heading":"Assessment benchmarks for particular levees— Act , s 967","content":"### sec.102 Assessment benchmarks for particular levees— Act , s 967\n\nThis section applies to a development application for, or change application relating to, the following assessable development, if a local government is the assessment manager or responsible entity under the Planning Act for the application—\noperational work for the construction of a new category 2 levee or category 3 levee;\noperational work for the modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will fulfil the requirements for a category 2 levee or category 3 levee.\nFor section 967 (2) of the Act , the code in schedule 10 is an assessment benchmark under the Planning Act for assessing the development.\ns 102 sub 2017 SL No. 103 s 175\namd 2019 SL No. 1 s 11\n(sec.102-ssec.1) This section applies to a development application for, or change application relating to, the following assessable development, if a local government is the assessment manager or responsible entity under the Planning Act for the application— operational work for the construction of a new category 2 levee or category 3 levee; operational work for the modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will fulfil the requirements for a category 2 levee or category 3 levee.\n(sec.102-ssec.2) For section 967 (2) of the Act , the code in schedule 10 is an assessment benchmark under the Planning Act for assessing the development.\n- (a) operational work for the construction of a new category 2 levee or category 3 levee;\n- (b) operational work for the modification of an existing levee if, after the modification, the levee will fulfil the requirements for a category 2 levee or category 3 levee.","sortOrder":144},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Measurement requirements for taking water","content":"# Measurement requirements for taking water","sortOrder":145},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General","content":"## General","sortOrder":146},{"sectionNumber":"sec.103","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.103 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nassociated document , for a compliance certificate for a measurement device, means a document that supports or is evidence of matters considered by a duly qualified person in inspecting the device for the purpose of giving the certificate.\na calibration report, a diagnostic record, a photograph\ncompliance certificate , for a measurement device, means a certificate, in the approved form, given by a duly qualified person stating that the device complies with the measurement standards.\nduly qualified person see section 104 .\nfaulty , in relation to a measurement device, see section 105 .\nfaulty period , for a faulty measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, means the period—\nif section 117 applies in relation to the device—\nstarting when the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty; and\nending when section 117 (1) (b) has been complied with for the device; or\nif section 118 applies in relation to the device—\nstarting when the chief executive gives the holder of the relevant authorisation notice under section 118 stating the chief executive suspects the device is faulty; and\nending when section 118 (2) (b) has been complied with for the device.\nmeasurement standards means the standards made under section 217I of the Act .\ns 103 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n- (a) if section 117 applies in relation to the device— (i) starting when the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty; and (ii) ending when section 117 (1) (b) has been complied with for the device; or\n- (i) starting when the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty; and\n- (ii) ending when section 117 (1) (b) has been complied with for the device; or\n- (b) if section 118 applies in relation to the device— (i) starting when the chief executive gives the holder of the relevant authorisation notice under section 118 stating the chief executive suspects the device is faulty; and (ii) ending when section 118 (2) (b) has been complied with for the device.\n- (i) starting when the chief executive gives the holder of the relevant authorisation notice under section 118 stating the chief executive suspects the device is faulty; and\n- (ii) ending when section 118 (2) (b) has been complied with for the device.\n- (i) starting when the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty; and\n- (ii) ending when section 117 (1) (b) has been complied with for the device; or\n- (i) starting when the chief executive gives the holder of the relevant authorisation notice under section 118 stating the chief executive suspects the device is faulty; and\n- (ii) ending when section 118 (2) (b) has been complied with for the device.","sortOrder":147},{"sectionNumber":"sec.104","sectionType":"section","heading":"Duly qualified persons— Act , s 217B","content":"### sec.104 Duly qualified persons— Act , s 217B\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 217B of the Act , definition duly qualified person , persons who are duly qualified persons for the measurement requirements under this part.\nEach of the following persons is a duly qualified person for performing a function under this part for the measurement requirements under division 2 —\nfor a function relating to a closed conduit meter or a modular meter—a person who holds certification as a certified meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\nfor a function relating to a storage meter—a person who holds certification as a certified storage meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\nfor a function relating to a telemetry device—a person who holds certification as a telemetry installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\nfor a function relating to any measurement device—a person appointed as a duly qualified person for the device under section 121A .\nHowever, the following persons are not a duly qualified person for performing a function under this part in relation to a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation—\nthe holder of the authorisation;\nan employee or agent of the holder of the authorisation.\nSubsection (3) does not apply in relation to a relevant authorisation held by—\nthe State, a local government or a water authority; or\nthe holder of a resource operations licence or distribution operations licence.\nIn this section—\nclosed conduit meter means a meter used to measure or record water volume in a full flowing pipe.\nIrrigation Australia means Irrigation Australia Ltd ACN 002 567 633.\nmodular meter means a meter that has 1 or more externally attached sensors and is used to measure or record water volume.\nstorage meter means a meter used to measure the level of water held in storage.\ns 104 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\namd 2025 SL No. 64 s 9\n(sec.104-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 217B of the Act , definition duly qualified person , persons who are duly qualified persons for the measurement requirements under this part.\n(sec.104-ssec.2) Each of the following persons is a duly qualified person for performing a function under this part for the measurement requirements under division 2 — for a function relating to a closed conduit meter or a modular meter—a person who holds certification as a certified meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia; for a function relating to a storage meter—a person who holds certification as a certified storage meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia; for a function relating to a telemetry device—a person who holds certification as a telemetry installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia; for a function relating to any measurement device—a person appointed as a duly qualified person for the device under section 121A .\n(sec.104-ssec.3) However, the following persons are not a duly qualified person for performing a function under this part in relation to a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation— the holder of the authorisation; an employee or agent of the holder of the authorisation.\n(sec.104-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to a relevant authorisation held by— the State, a local government or a water authority; or the holder of a resource operations licence or distribution operations licence.\n(sec.104-ssec.5) In this section— closed conduit meter means a meter used to measure or record water volume in a full flowing pipe. Irrigation Australia means Irrigation Australia Ltd ACN 002 567 633. modular meter means a meter that has 1 or more externally attached sensors and is used to measure or record water volume. storage meter means a meter used to measure the level of water held in storage.\n- (a) for a function relating to a closed conduit meter or a modular meter—a person who holds certification as a certified meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\n- (b) for a function relating to a storage meter—a person who holds certification as a certified storage meter installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\n- (c) for a function relating to a telemetry device—a person who holds certification as a telemetry installer and validator issued by Irrigation Australia;\n- (d) for a function relating to any measurement device—a person appointed as a duly qualified person for the device under section 121A .\n- (a) the holder of the authorisation;\n- (b) an employee or agent of the holder of the authorisation.\n- (a) the State, a local government or a water authority; or\n- (b) the holder of a resource operations licence or distribution operations licence.","sortOrder":148},{"sectionNumber":"sec.105","sectionType":"section","heading":"When a measurement device is faulty — Act , s 217B","content":"### sec.105 When a measurement device is faulty — Act , s 217B\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 217B of the Act , definition faulty , the circumstances in which a measurement device is faulty.\nA measurement device is faulty if—\nthe device is not capable of measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached—\nat all; or\nwithin the accuracy range for the device stated in the measurement standards; or\nit is not possible to read or obtain information from the device to calculate or measure the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached; or\nthe device is leaking water or air; or\na fitting or other thing used to attach the device to works through which water is taken is leaking water or air;\na seal, mark, access code or other thing attached or applied to the device by an authorised officer, a measurement contractor or a duly qualified person has been removed, damaged or otherwise tampered with; or\nthe device does not, for a period of 3 or more days, transmit or otherwise report information calculated, measured, read or recorded by the device.\nFor this part, a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation is taken to be faulty if—\nthe holder of the authorisation is aware or suspects the device is faulty as mentioned in section 117 ; or\nthe chief executive gives a notice under section 118 in relation to the device.\nSubsection (2) applies only during the faulty period for the measurement device.\ns 105 def approved meter om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def authorised meter validator om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def cessation date om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def cessation notice om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def faulty meter ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 12 (1)\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def meter notice om 2019 SL No. 204 s 21\ns 105 def non-urban metering standard sub 2019 SL No. 1 s 12 (2)\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def relevant management area amd 2019 SL No. 136 s 4\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def relevant person ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 12 (1)\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def tamper-proof seal ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 12 (1)\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def transfer notice om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def validation certificate amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 12 (3)\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def validation inspection om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 def works om 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\ns 105 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.105-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 217B of the Act , definition faulty , the circumstances in which a measurement device is faulty.\n(sec.105-ssec.2) A measurement device is faulty if— the device is not capable of measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached— at all; or within the accuracy range for the device stated in the measurement standards; or it is not possible to read or obtain information from the device to calculate or measure the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached; or the device is leaking water or air; or a fitting or other thing used to attach the device to works through which water is taken is leaking water or air; a seal, mark, access code or other thing attached or applied to the device by an authorised officer, a measurement contractor or a duly qualified person has been removed, damaged or otherwise tampered with; or the device does not, for a period of 3 or more days, transmit or otherwise report information calculated, measured, read or recorded by the device.\n(sec.105-ssec.3) For this part, a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation is taken to be faulty if— the holder of the authorisation is aware or suspects the device is faulty as mentioned in section 117 ; or the chief executive gives a notice under section 118 in relation to the device.\n(sec.105-ssec.4) Subsection (2) applies only during the faulty period for the measurement device.\n- (a) the device is not capable of measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached— (i) at all; or (ii) within the accuracy range for the device stated in the measurement standards; or\n- (i) at all; or\n- (ii) within the accuracy range for the device stated in the measurement standards; or\n- (b) it is not possible to read or obtain information from the device to calculate or measure the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached; or\n- (c) the device is leaking water or air; or\n- (d) a fitting or other thing used to attach the device to works through which water is taken is leaking water or air;\n- (e) a seal, mark, access code or other thing attached or applied to the device by an authorised officer, a measurement contractor or a duly qualified person has been removed, damaged or otherwise tampered with; or\n- (f) the device does not, for a period of 3 or more days, transmit or otherwise report information calculated, measured, read or recorded by the device.\n- (i) at all; or\n- (ii) within the accuracy range for the device stated in the measurement standards; or\n- (a) the holder of the authorisation is aware or suspects the device is faulty as mentioned in section 117 ; or\n- (b) the chief executive gives a notice under section 118 in relation to the device.","sortOrder":149},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Measurement requirements for using measurement devices","content":"## Measurement requirements for using measurement devices","sortOrder":150},{"sectionNumber":"sec.106","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of division","content":"### sec.106 Purpose of division\n\nThis division prescribes measurement requirements under section 217E of the Act that apply to relevant authorisations mentioned in section 107 .\nSee section 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for the holder of a relevant authorisation mentioned in section 107 taking water while contravening the measurement requirements under this division.\ns 106 amd 2017 SL No. 103 s 176 ; 2019 SL No. 1 s 13\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":151},{"sectionNumber":"sec.107","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant authorisations","content":"### sec.107 Relevant authorisations\n\nFor section 217C of the Act , the following authorisations are declared to be authorisations that are subject to the measurement requirements under this division—\nan authorisation stated in schedule 11 , column 2, for an area identified in schedule 11 , column 1;\nan authorisation that replaces an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) ;\na seasonal water assignment notice for taking water given in relation to an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .\nFor subsection (1) (b) , an authorisation (the second authorisation ) replaces another authorisation (the original authorisation ) in the following circumstances—\nthe original authorisation expires and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the same land;\nthe original authorisation is amalgamated with another authorisation and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the land to which the original authorisation and other authorisation related;\nthe original authorisation expires and 2 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land;\npart of the land to which the original authorisation related is disposed of and 1 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land;\nthe original authorisation expires under section 146 (1) (a) of the Act and the second authorisation is granted under that section to the holder of the original authorisation.\ns 107 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 14\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.107-ssec.1) For section 217C of the Act , the following authorisations are declared to be authorisations that are subject to the measurement requirements under this division— an authorisation stated in schedule 11 , column 2, for an area identified in schedule 11 , column 1; an authorisation that replaces an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) ; a seasonal water assignment notice for taking water given in relation to an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .\n(sec.107-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , an authorisation (the second authorisation ) replaces another authorisation (the original authorisation ) in the following circumstances— the original authorisation expires and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the same land; the original authorisation is amalgamated with another authorisation and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the land to which the original authorisation and other authorisation related; the original authorisation expires and 2 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land; part of the land to which the original authorisation related is disposed of and 1 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land; the original authorisation expires under section 146 (1) (a) of the Act and the second authorisation is granted under that section to the holder of the original authorisation.\n- (a) an authorisation stated in schedule 11 , column 2, for an area identified in schedule 11 , column 1;\n- (b) an authorisation that replaces an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) ;\n- (c) a seasonal water assignment notice for taking water given in relation to an authorisation mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) .\n- (a) the original authorisation expires and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the same land;\n- (b) the original authorisation is amalgamated with another authorisation and the second authorisation is granted in relation to the land to which the original authorisation and other authorisation related;\n- (c) the original authorisation expires and 2 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land;\n- (d) part of the land to which the original authorisation related is disposed of and 1 or more second authorisations are granted in relation to the same land;\n- (e) the original authorisation expires under section 146 (1) (a) of the Act and the second authorisation is granted under that section to the holder of the original authorisation.","sortOrder":152},{"sectionNumber":"sec.108","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching and maintaining measurement device","content":"### sec.108 Attaching and maintaining measurement device\n\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation must ensure a measurement device stated in schedule 11 , column 3 opposite the authorisation is attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation.\nSee, however, section 153 in relation to attaching particular measurement devices on or before a particular date.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is—\nattached to the works in the way stated in the measurement standards; and\ncertified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; and\nnot faulty.\nAlso, the holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is maintained in accordance with the measurement standards.\nThe holder does not contravene subsection (2) (c) in relation to a faulty measurement device if the holder complies with subdivision 3 during the faulty period for the device.\ns 108 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 15 ; 2019 SL No. 204 s 22\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.108-ssec.1) The holder of a relevant authorisation must ensure a measurement device stated in schedule 11 , column 3 opposite the authorisation is attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation. See, however, section 153 in relation to attaching particular measurement devices on or before a particular date.\n(sec.108-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is— attached to the works in the way stated in the measurement standards; and certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; and not faulty.\n(sec.108-ssec.3) Also, the holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is maintained in accordance with the measurement standards.\n(sec.108-ssec.4) The holder does not contravene subsection (2) (c) in relation to a faulty measurement device if the holder complies with subdivision 3 during the faulty period for the device.\n- (a) attached to the works in the way stated in the measurement standards; and\n- (b) certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; and\n- (c) not faulty.","sortOrder":153},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109","sectionType":"section","heading":"Taking water under relevant authorisation","content":"### sec.109 Taking water under relevant authorisation\n\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation must ensure that water taken under the authorisation is taken—\nthrough works to which a measurement device is attached under section 108 ; or\nif the measurement device becomes faulty—in accordance with the alternative requirements stated in subdivision 3 for the authorisation.\ns 109 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n- (a) through works to which a measurement device is attached under section 108 ; or\n- (b) if the measurement device becomes faulty—in accordance with the alternative requirements stated in subdivision 3 for the authorisation.","sortOrder":154},{"sectionNumber":"sec.109A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.109A\n\ns 109A ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 16\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":155},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ongoing certification requirements","content":"### sec.110 Ongoing certification requirements\n\nThis section applies in relation to a measurement device, other than a telemetry device, that is attached, under section 108 , to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards every 5 years.\nFor subsection (2) , if the measurement device is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards before the end of a 5-year period, the next 5-year period starts on the day the device is certified.\nA measurement device is certified as complying with the measurement standards on 1 December 2024. The 5-year period starts on that date meaning the device must be next certified on or before 1 December 2029.\nHowever, the device becomes faulty 2 years later and is certified as complying with the measurement standards on 23 September 2026. The 5-year period starts again on 23 September 2026 meaning the device must be next certified on or before 23 September 2031.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (2) , at the end of the 5-year period mentioned in the subsection—\nthe previous compliance certificate for the measurement device is of no effect; and\nthe measurement device is taken not to be certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards for the purposes of section 108 (2) (b) .\ns 110 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.110-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a measurement device, other than a telemetry device, that is attached, under section 108 , to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation.\n(sec.110-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the measurement device is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards every 5 years.\n(sec.110-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , if the measurement device is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards before the end of a 5-year period, the next 5-year period starts on the day the device is certified. A measurement device is certified as complying with the measurement standards on 1 December 2024. The 5-year period starts on that date meaning the device must be next certified on or before 1 December 2029. However, the device becomes faulty 2 years later and is certified as complying with the measurement standards on 23 September 2026. The 5-year period starts again on 23 September 2026 meaning the device must be next certified on or before 23 September 2031.\n(sec.110-ssec.4) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (2) , at the end of the 5-year period mentioned in the subsection— the previous compliance certificate for the measurement device is of no effect; and the measurement device is taken not to be certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards for the purposes of section 108 (2) (b) .\n- (a) the previous compliance certificate for the measurement device is of no effect; and\n- (b) the measurement device is taken not to be certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards for the purposes of section 108 (2) (b) .","sortOrder":156},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110AA","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.110AA\n\ns 110AA ins 2019 SL No. 204 s 23\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":157},{"sectionNumber":"sec.110A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.110A\n\ns 110A ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 17\namd 2019 SL No. 204 s 24\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":158},{"sectionNumber":"sec.111","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information about water taken","content":"### sec.111 Information about water taken\n\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation must give the chief executive the information about water taken under the authorisation—\nstated in schedule 11A ; and\nat the times, and in the way, stated in schedule 11A .\ns 111 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 18 ; 2019 SL No. 204 s 25\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n- (a) stated in schedule 11A ; and\n- (b) at the times, and in the way, stated in schedule 11A .","sortOrder":159},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of subdivision","content":"### sec.112 Purpose of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision states the alternative requirements that apply if a measurement device, attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, becomes faulty.\ns 112 amd 2019 SL No. 204 s 26\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":160},{"sectionNumber":"sec.112A","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.112A\n\ns 112A ins 2019 SL No. 1 s 19\namd 2019 SL No. 204 s 27\nom 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":161},{"sectionNumber":"sec.113","sectionType":"section","heading":"Alternative measurement requirements","content":"### sec.113 Alternative measurement requirements\n\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must give the chief executive information, about water taken through the works during the faulty period for the measurement device, in accordance with all the instructions, and covering all the matters, stated in the approved form.\nThe information must be given to the chief executive—\nwithin 20 business days after the end of the faulty period for the measurement device or a later time agreed to by the chief executive; and\nif required by the chief executive by notice during the faulty period—at each other time during the rectification period stated in the notice.\nIn this section—\nrectification period , for a faulty measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, means the period within which section 117 (1) (b) or 118 (2) (b) must be complied with for the device.\ns 113 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 20\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.113-ssec.1) The holder of the relevant authorisation must give the chief executive information, about water taken through the works during the faulty period for the measurement device, in accordance with all the instructions, and covering all the matters, stated in the approved form.\n(sec.113-ssec.2) The information must be given to the chief executive— within 20 business days after the end of the faulty period for the measurement device or a later time agreed to by the chief executive; and if required by the chief executive by notice during the faulty period—at each other time during the rectification period stated in the notice.\n(sec.113-ssec.3) In this section— rectification period , for a faulty measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, means the period within which section 117 (1) (b) or 118 (2) (b) must be complied with for the device.\n- (a) within 20 business days after the end of the faulty period for the measurement device or a later time agreed to by the chief executive; and\n- (b) if required by the chief executive by notice during the faulty period—at each other time during the rectification period stated in the notice.","sortOrder":162},{"sectionNumber":"sec.114","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to contravene requirement to give particular information","content":"### sec.114 Offence to contravene requirement to give particular information\n\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation who contravenes section 111 or 113 without a reasonable excuse commits an offence.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSubsection (3) applies if an act done or omission made by the holder of a relevant authorisation constitutes both of the following—\nan element of an offence against section 808 (3) of the Act in relation to taking water under the authorisation;\na contravention of section 111 or 113 .\nThe holder may not be punished, in relation to the act or omission, for an offence against subsection (1) if the holder is punished for an offence against section 808 (3) of the Act in relation to the act or omission.\ns 114 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.114-ssec.1) The holder of a relevant authorisation who contravenes section 111 or 113 without a reasonable excuse commits an offence. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.114-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if an act done or omission made by the holder of a relevant authorisation constitutes both of the following— an element of an offence against section 808 (3) of the Act in relation to taking water under the authorisation; a contravention of section 111 or 113 .\n(sec.114-ssec.3) The holder may not be punished, in relation to the act or omission, for an offence against subsection (1) if the holder is punished for an offence against section 808 (3) of the Act in relation to the act or omission.\n- (a) an element of an offence against section 808 (3) of the Act in relation to taking water under the authorisation;\n- (b) a contravention of section 111 or 113 .","sortOrder":163},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Faulty measurement devices","content":"## Faulty measurement devices","sortOrder":164},{"sectionNumber":"sec.115","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.115 Application of division\n\nThis division prescribes, under section 217G of the Act , matters about a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation mentioned in section 107 .\ns 115 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":165},{"sectionNumber":"sec.116","sectionType":"section","heading":"When holder of relevant authorisation is taken to be aware or suspect measurement device is faulty","content":"### sec.116 When holder of relevant authorisation is taken to be aware or suspect measurement device is faulty\n\nThis section—\nprovides for circumstances in which the holder of the relevant authorisation is taken to be aware, or suspect, that the measurement device is faulty; and\ndoes not limit the circumstances in which the holder may be aware of, or suspect, the matter mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation is taken to be aware, or suspect, that the measurement device is faulty if the holder—\nknows, or ought reasonably to know, the device has been damaged; or\nknows, or ought reasonably to know, the device is not measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached, even though water has been taken through the works; or\nfor a telemetry device—knows, or ought reasonably to know, the information recorded by the device about water volume, or level of water held in storage, is not being received by the device or thing to which the information is being transferred.\ns 116 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.116-ssec.1) This section— provides for circumstances in which the holder of the relevant authorisation is taken to be aware, or suspect, that the measurement device is faulty; and does not limit the circumstances in which the holder may be aware of, or suspect, the matter mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.116-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation is taken to be aware, or suspect, that the measurement device is faulty if the holder— knows, or ought reasonably to know, the device has been damaged; or knows, or ought reasonably to know, the device is not measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached, even though water has been taken through the works; or for a telemetry device—knows, or ought reasonably to know, the information recorded by the device about water volume, or level of water held in storage, is not being received by the device or thing to which the information is being transferred.\n- (a) provides for circumstances in which the holder of the relevant authorisation is taken to be aware, or suspect, that the measurement device is faulty; and\n- (b) does not limit the circumstances in which the holder may be aware of, or suspect, the matter mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) knows, or ought reasonably to know, the device has been damaged; or\n- (b) knows, or ought reasonably to know, the device is not measuring or recording the volume of water taken through works to which the device is attached, even though water has been taken through the works; or\n- (c) for a telemetry device—knows, or ought reasonably to know, the information recorded by the device about water volume, or level of water held in storage, is not being received by the device or thing to which the information is being transferred.","sortOrder":166},{"sectionNumber":"sec.117","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notifying and rectifying faults","content":"### sec.117 Notifying and rectifying faults\n\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, that the measurement device is faulty, the holder must, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse—\nwithin 3 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault, give the chief executive a notice complying with subsection (2) about the fault; and\nwithin 30 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive—\nrectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\nreplace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\nif the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSee also—\nsection 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and\nsection 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.\nThe notice under subsection (1) (a) must include the following information—\ndetails about the device that is faulty or suspected to be faulty;\nthe date the holder became aware of, or suspected, the fault;\ndetails about the fault or suspected fault;\ndetails of each other relevant authorisation held by the holder under which water is taken through the works;\ndetails of each other person who takes water through the works;\nif known at the time the notice is given—details of the duly qualified person who is or is to be engaged to certify the device under subsection (1) (b) .\ns 117 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.117-ssec.1) If the holder of the relevant authorisation becomes aware, or suspects, that the measurement device is faulty, the holder must, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse— within 3 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault, give the chief executive a notice complying with subsection (2) about the fault; and within 30 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive— rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See also— section 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and section 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.\n(sec.117-ssec.2) The notice under subsection (1) (a) must include the following information— details about the device that is faulty or suspected to be faulty; the date the holder became aware of, or suspected, the fault; details about the fault or suspected fault; details of each other relevant authorisation held by the holder under which water is taken through the works; details of each other person who takes water through the works; if known at the time the notice is given—details of the duly qualified person who is or is to be engaged to certify the device under subsection (1) (b) .\n- (a) within 3 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault, give the chief executive a notice complying with subsection (2) about the fault; and\n- (b) within 30 business days after becoming aware of, or suspecting, the fault or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive— (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (a) section 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and\n- (b) section 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.\n- (a) details about the device that is faulty or suspected to be faulty;\n- (b) the date the holder became aware of, or suspected, the fault;\n- (c) details about the fault or suspected fault;\n- (d) details of each other relevant authorisation held by the holder under which water is taken through the works;\n- (e) details of each other person who takes water through the works;\n- (f) if known at the time the notice is given—details of the duly qualified person who is or is to be engaged to certify the device under subsection (1) (b) .","sortOrder":167},{"sectionNumber":"sec.118","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may give notice of suspected faulty measurement device","content":"### sec.118 Chief executive may give notice of suspected faulty measurement device\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive suspects the measurement device is faulty.\nThe chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice stating—\nthat the chief executive suspects the measurement device is faulty; and\nthat the holder of the authorisation must within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive—\nrectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\nreplace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\nif the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must comply with a notice given to the holder under subsection (2) , unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSee also—\nsection 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and\nsection 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.\ns 118 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.118-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive suspects the measurement device is faulty.\n(sec.118-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice stating— that the chief executive suspects the measurement device is faulty; and that the holder of the authorisation must within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive— rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.118-ssec.3) The holder of the relevant authorisation must comply with a notice given to the holder under subsection (2) , unless the holder has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See also— section 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and section 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.\n- (a) that the chief executive suspects the measurement device is faulty; and\n- (b) that the holder of the authorisation must within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive— (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (i) rectify the fault and ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (ii) replace the device with another measurement device that is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards; or\n- (iii) if the device is found not to be faulty—ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (a) section 109 (b) and division 2 , subdivision 3 for measurement requirements about taking water while a measurement device is faulty; and\n- (b) section 808 (3) of the Act for an offence for taking water while contravening the measurement requirements.","sortOrder":168},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Record keeping","content":"## Record keeping","sortOrder":169},{"sectionNumber":"sec.119","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.119 Application of division\n\nThis division prescribes requirements about records under section 217H of the Act .\ns 119 amd 2019 SL No. 136 s 5\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":170},{"sectionNumber":"sec.120","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to keep copies of records","content":"### sec.120 Requirement to keep copies of records\n\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation must keep, for the record keeping period, the following records in relation to the measurement requirements under division 2 , unless the holder has a reasonable excuse—\na record of, or about, the volume of water measured or recorded by a measurement device under the measurement requirements at the following times—\nthe end of each period of 5 years mentioned in section 110 ;\neach time the holder becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty;\na record of each activity carried out to maintain a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation;\nSee section 108 (3) for the requirement to maintain measurement devices.\na copy of the following for the measurement device mentioned in paragraph (b) —\neach compliance certificate for the device;\neach associated document given to the holder under section 121B (2) (b) (ii) for each compliance certificate mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nrecord keeping period means—\nfor a record mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —12 months from when the record was made; or\nfor a record mentioned in subsection (1) (b) about a measurement device—from the day the record is made until the day a duly qualified person gives a new compliance certificate for the device; or\nfor a compliance certificate, or associated document for a compliance certificate, mentioned in subsection (1) (c) —6 years from the day the certificate is given.\ns 120 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 21 ; 2019 SL No. 136 s 6\nsub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.120-ssec.1) The holder of a relevant authorisation must keep, for the record keeping period, the following records in relation to the measurement requirements under division 2 , unless the holder has a reasonable excuse— a record of, or about, the volume of water measured or recorded by a measurement device under the measurement requirements at the following times— the end of each period of 5 years mentioned in section 110 ; each time the holder becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty; a record of each activity carried out to maintain a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation; See section 108 (3) for the requirement to maintain measurement devices. a copy of the following for the measurement device mentioned in paragraph (b) — each compliance certificate for the device; each associated document given to the holder under section 121B (2) (b) (ii) for each compliance certificate mentioned in subparagraph (i) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.120-ssec.2) In this section— record keeping period means— for a record mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —12 months from when the record was made; or for a record mentioned in subsection (1) (b) about a measurement device—from the day the record is made until the day a duly qualified person gives a new compliance certificate for the device; or for a compliance certificate, or associated document for a compliance certificate, mentioned in subsection (1) (c) —6 years from the day the certificate is given.\n- (a) a record of, or about, the volume of water measured or recorded by a measurement device under the measurement requirements at the following times— (i) the end of each period of 5 years mentioned in section 110 ; (ii) each time the holder becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty;\n- (i) the end of each period of 5 years mentioned in section 110 ;\n- (ii) each time the holder becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty;\n- (b) a record of each activity carried out to maintain a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation; Note— See section 108 (3) for the requirement to maintain measurement devices.\n- (c) a copy of the following for the measurement device mentioned in paragraph (b) — (i) each compliance certificate for the device; (ii) each associated document given to the holder under section 121B (2) (b) (ii) for each compliance certificate mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) each compliance certificate for the device;\n- (ii) each associated document given to the holder under section 121B (2) (b) (ii) for each compliance certificate mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (i) the end of each period of 5 years mentioned in section 110 ;\n- (ii) each time the holder becomes aware, or suspects, the device is faulty;\n- (i) each compliance certificate for the device;\n- (ii) each associated document given to the holder under section 121B (2) (b) (ii) for each compliance certificate mentioned in subparagraph (i) .\n- (a) for a record mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —12 months from when the record was made; or\n- (b) for a record mentioned in subsection (1) (b) about a measurement device—from the day the record is made until the day a duly qualified person gives a new compliance certificate for the device; or\n- (c) for a compliance certificate, or associated document for a compliance certificate, mentioned in subsection (1) (c) —6 years from the day the certificate is given.","sortOrder":171},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to give copies of records","content":"### sec.121 Requirement to give copies of records\n\nThe chief executive may, by notice, require the holder of a relevant authorisation to give the chief executive a copy of a record kept under section 120 within 20 business days after the notice is given.\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation to whom a notice is given under subsection (1) must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 121 sub 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.121-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by notice, require the holder of a relevant authorisation to give the chief executive a copy of a record kept under section 120 within 20 business days after the notice is given.\n(sec.121-ssec.2) The holder of a relevant authorisation to whom a notice is given under subsection (1) must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.","sortOrder":172},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Duly qualified persons","content":"## Duly qualified persons","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment of duly qualified person","content":"### sec.121A Appointment of duly qualified person\n\nThe chief executive may appoint an appropriately qualified person to be a duly qualified person for a measurement device.\ns 121A ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4","sortOrder":174},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Inspection by duly qualified person","content":"### sec.121B Inspection by duly qualified person\n\nThis section applies if a duly qualified person is engaged by the holder of a relevant authorisation to certify a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe duly qualified person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—\nphysically inspect the measurement device as soon as practicable; and\nwithin 10 business days after the inspection, give—\nthe chief executive—\nif the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or\nif the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\nthe holder of the relevant authorisation a copy of a notice or compliance certificate given to the chief executive under subparagraph (i) and, if a compliance certificate is given, a copy of the associated documents for the certificate.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nnon-compliance particulars , for a measurement device, means—\nhow the device does not comply with the measurement standards; and\nif the duly qualified person believes the device could comply with the measurement standards if the device is modified—the modifications needed for the device to comply with the measurement standards; and\nif the duly qualified person believes the device can not comply with the measurement standards, even with modifications—that the device can not be modified to comply with the measurement standards.\ns 121B ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.121B-ssec.1) This section applies if a duly qualified person is engaged by the holder of a relevant authorisation to certify a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.121B-ssec.2) The duly qualified person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— physically inspect the measurement device as soon as practicable; and within 10 business days after the inspection, give— the chief executive— if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and the holder of the relevant authorisation a copy of a notice or compliance certificate given to the chief executive under subparagraph (i) and, if a compliance certificate is given, a copy of the associated documents for the certificate. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.121B-ssec.3) In this section— non-compliance particulars , for a measurement device, means— how the device does not comply with the measurement standards; and if the duly qualified person believes the device could comply with the measurement standards if the device is modified—the modifications needed for the device to comply with the measurement standards; and if the duly qualified person believes the device can not comply with the measurement standards, even with modifications—that the device can not be modified to comply with the measurement standards.\n- (a) physically inspect the measurement device as soon as practicable; and\n- (b) within 10 business days after the inspection, give— (i) the chief executive— (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and (ii) the holder of the relevant authorisation a copy of a notice or compliance certificate given to the chief executive under subparagraph (i) and, if a compliance certificate is given, a copy of the associated documents for the certificate.\n- (i) the chief executive— (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\n- (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or\n- (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\n- (ii) the holder of the relevant authorisation a copy of a notice or compliance certificate given to the chief executive under subparagraph (i) and, if a compliance certificate is given, a copy of the associated documents for the certificate.\n- (i) the chief executive— (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\n- (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or\n- (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\n- (ii) the holder of the relevant authorisation a copy of a notice or compliance certificate given to the chief executive under subparagraph (i) and, if a compliance certificate is given, a copy of the associated documents for the certificate.\n- (A) if the device does not comply with the measurement standards—a notice stating the non-compliance particulars for the device; or\n- (B) if the device complies with the measurement standards—a compliance certificate for the device; and\n- (a) how the device does not comply with the measurement standards; and\n- (b) if the duly qualified person believes the device could comply with the measurement standards if the device is modified—the modifications needed for the device to comply with the measurement standards; and\n- (c) if the duly qualified person believes the device can not comply with the measurement standards, even with modifications—that the device can not be modified to comply with the measurement standards.","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require further inspection","content":"### sec.121C Chief executive may require further inspection\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive—\nis given a compliance certificate under section 121B for a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\nis satisfied—\nthe information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\nthe person who gave the certificate was not a duly qualified person for the measurement device when the certificate was given.\nThe chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice directing the holder to engage a duly qualified person to certify the measurement device as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe notice must state—\nthe grounds on which the notice is given; and\nthat the holder of the relevant authorisation must, within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe holder of a relevant authorisation to whom a notice is given under subsection (2) must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSection 121B applies to a duly qualified person engaged under this section.\ns 121C ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.121C-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive— is given a compliance certificate under section 121B for a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and is satisfied— the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or the person who gave the certificate was not a duly qualified person for the measurement device when the certificate was given.\n(sec.121C-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice directing the holder to engage a duly qualified person to certify the measurement device as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.121C-ssec.3) The notice must state— the grounds on which the notice is given; and that the holder of the relevant authorisation must, within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.121C-ssec.4) The holder of a relevant authorisation to whom a notice is given under subsection (2) must comply with the notice, unless the holder has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.121C-ssec.5) Section 121B applies to a duly qualified person engaged under this section.\n- (a) is given a compliance certificate under section 121B for a measurement device attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (b) is satisfied— (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not a duly qualified person for the measurement device when the certificate was given.\n- (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\n- (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not a duly qualified person for the measurement device when the certificate was given.\n- (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\n- (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not a duly qualified person for the measurement device when the certificate was given.\n- (a) the grounds on which the notice is given; and\n- (b) that the holder of the relevant authorisation must, within 30 business days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, ensure a duly qualified person certifies the device as complying with the measurement standards.","sortOrder":176},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.121D Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies if the chief executive knows or believes that a person who is a duly qualified person—\nhas contravened section 121B ; or\nhas performed the work of a duly qualified person under this part incompetently; or\nhas engaged in fraudulent conduct in relation to the work of a duly qualified person under this part; or\nhas been found guilty of an offence against a provision of the Act or against a law of another State that provides for the same matter as a provision of the Act .\ns 121D ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n- (a) has contravened section 121B ; or\n- (b) has performed the work of a duly qualified person under this part incompetently; or\n- (c) has engaged in fraudulent conduct in relation to the work of a duly qualified person under this part; or\n- (d) has been found guilty of an offence against a provision of the Act or against a law of another State that provides for the same matter as a provision of the Act .","sortOrder":177},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121E","sectionType":"section","heading":"Action chief executive may take","content":"### sec.121E Action chief executive may take\n\nThe chief executive may—\nif the chief executive appointed the person as a duly qualified person under section 121A —cancel the appointment; or\notherwise—give the relevant professional body a notice about the chief executive’s knowledge or belief of the matter mentioned in section 121D (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) .\nIn this section—\nrelevant professional body , for a person who is a duly qualified person, means the entity who issued the certificate mentioned in section 104 (2) (a) , (b) or (c) to the person.\ns 121E ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.121E-ssec.1) The chief executive may— if the chief executive appointed the person as a duly qualified person under section 121A —cancel the appointment; or otherwise—give the relevant professional body a notice about the chief executive’s knowledge or belief of the matter mentioned in section 121D (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) .\n(sec.121E-ssec.2) In this section— relevant professional body , for a person who is a duly qualified person, means the entity who issued the certificate mentioned in section 104 (2) (a) , (b) or (c) to the person.\n- (a) if the chief executive appointed the person as a duly qualified person under section 121A —cancel the appointment; or\n- (b) otherwise—give the relevant professional body a notice about the chief executive’s knowledge or belief of the matter mentioned in section 121D (a) , (b) , (c) or (d) .","sortOrder":178},{"sectionNumber":"sec.121F","sectionType":"section","heading":"Process for cancelling appointment","content":"### sec.121F Process for cancelling appointment\n\nBefore acting under section 121E (1) (a) , the chief executive must—\ngive the person a notice (a show cause notice ) stating—\nthat the chief executive intends to cancel the person’s appointment as a duly qualified person (the proposed action ); and\nthe ground for the proposed action; and\nan outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for the proposed action; and\nthat the person may, within 14 days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed action; and\nhave regard to any response received under paragraph (a) (iv) .\nIf the chief executive cancels a person’s appointment as a duly qualified person under this subdivision—\nthe chief executive must give the person an information notice for the decision to cancel the appointment; and\nthe cancellation takes effect from the day the person is given the information notice.\ns 121F ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.121F-ssec.1) Before acting under section 121E (1) (a) , the chief executive must— give the person a notice (a show cause notice ) stating— that the chief executive intends to cancel the person’s appointment as a duly qualified person (the proposed action ); and the ground for the proposed action; and an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for the proposed action; and that the person may, within 14 days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed action; and have regard to any response received under paragraph (a) (iv) .\n(sec.121F-ssec.2) If the chief executive cancels a person’s appointment as a duly qualified person under this subdivision— the chief executive must give the person an information notice for the decision to cancel the appointment; and the cancellation takes effect from the day the person is given the information notice.\n- (a) give the person a notice (a show cause notice ) stating— (i) that the chief executive intends to cancel the person’s appointment as a duly qualified person (the proposed action ); and (ii) the ground for the proposed action; and (iii) an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for the proposed action; and (iv) that the person may, within 14 days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed action; and\n- (i) that the chief executive intends to cancel the person’s appointment as a duly qualified person (the proposed action ); and\n- (ii) the ground for the proposed action; and\n- (iii) an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for the proposed action; and\n- (iv) that the person may, within 14 days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed action; and\n- (b) have regard to any response received under paragraph (a) (iv) .\n- (i) that the chief executive intends to cancel the person’s appointment as a duly qualified person (the proposed action ); and\n- (ii) the ground for the proposed action; and\n- (iii) an outline of the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for the proposed action; and\n- (iv) that the person may, within 14 days after the notice is given or a longer period agreed to by the chief executive, give the chief executive a written response to the proposed action; and\n- (a) the chief executive must give the person an information notice for the decision to cancel the appointment; and\n- (b) the cancellation takes effect from the day the person is given the information notice.","sortOrder":179},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":180},{"sectionNumber":"pt.11-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":181},{"sectionNumber":"pt.12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water bore drillers","content":"# Water bore drillers","sortOrder":182},{"sectionNumber":"sec.122","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classes of licence— Act , s 981","content":"### sec.122 Classes of licence— Act , s 981\n\nFor section 981 (2) (b) of the Act , the following are the classes of water bore driller’s licences—\nclass 1 water bore driller’s licence;\nclass 2 water bore driller’s licence;\nclass 3 water bore driller’s licence.\nA class 1 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to a subartesian bore in a formation that contains the aquifer closest to the surface of the land where the bore site is located.\nA class 2 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to a subartesian bore.\nA class 3 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to an artesian bore or subartesian bore.\nIn this section—\nwater bore drilling activity see section 816 (2) of the Act .\ns 122 amd 2022 SL No. 177 s 7\n(sec.122-ssec.1) For section 981 (2) (b) of the Act , the following are the classes of water bore driller’s licences— class 1 water bore driller’s licence; class 2 water bore driller’s licence; class 3 water bore driller’s licence.\n(sec.122-ssec.2) A class 1 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to a subartesian bore in a formation that contains the aquifer closest to the surface of the land where the bore site is located.\n(sec.122-ssec.3) A class 2 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to a subartesian bore.\n(sec.122-ssec.4) A class 3 licence authorises the licence holder to carry out a water bore drilling activity in relation to an artesian bore or subartesian bore.\n(sec.122-ssec.5) In this section— water bore drilling activity see section 816 (2) of the Act .\n- (a) class 1 water bore driller’s licence;\n- (b) class 2 water bore driller’s licence;\n- (c) class 3 water bore driller’s licence.","sortOrder":183},{"sectionNumber":"sec.123","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water bore driller’s licence endorsements— Act , s 981","content":"### sec.123 Water bore driller’s licence endorsements— Act , s 981\n\nFor section 981 (2) (c) of the Act , the following are the water bore driller’s licence endorsements—\ncable tool;\nauger;\nrotary air;\nrotary mud;\nnon-drilling rig;\nsonic.\nA cable tool endorsement authorises drilling activities using cable tool or cable percussion drilling methods.\nAn auger endorsement authorises drilling activities using bucket auger, hollow stem auger or solid stem auger methods.\nA rotary air endorsement authorises drilling activities using rotary drilling methods with air as the drilling fluid.\nA rotary mud endorsement authorises drilling activities using rotary drilling methods with water as the drilling fluid or as the base for the drilling fluid.\nA non-drilling rig endorsement authorises water bore activities using non-drilling rig methods including spear point construction, hand digging and the use of excavators or backhoes for the construction of wells, excavations and galleries.\nA sonic endorsement authorises drilling activities using sonic drilling methods.\n(sec.123-ssec.1) For section 981 (2) (c) of the Act , the following are the water bore driller’s licence endorsements— cable tool; auger; rotary air; rotary mud; non-drilling rig; sonic.\n(sec.123-ssec.2) A cable tool endorsement authorises drilling activities using cable tool or cable percussion drilling methods.\n(sec.123-ssec.3) An auger endorsement authorises drilling activities using bucket auger, hollow stem auger or solid stem auger methods.\n(sec.123-ssec.4) A rotary air endorsement authorises drilling activities using rotary drilling methods with air as the drilling fluid.\n(sec.123-ssec.5) A rotary mud endorsement authorises drilling activities using rotary drilling methods with water as the drilling fluid or as the base for the drilling fluid.\n(sec.123-ssec.6) A non-drilling rig endorsement authorises water bore activities using non-drilling rig methods including spear point construction, hand digging and the use of excavators or backhoes for the construction of wells, excavations and galleries.\n(sec.123-ssec.7) A sonic endorsement authorises drilling activities using sonic drilling methods.\n- (a) cable tool;\n- (b) auger;\n- (c) rotary air;\n- (d) rotary mud;\n- (e) non-drilling rig;\n- (f) sonic.","sortOrder":184},{"sectionNumber":"sec.124","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications or experience for class 1 licence— Act , s 981","content":"### sec.124 Qualifications or experience for class 1 licence— Act , s 981\n\nFor section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 1 water bore driller’s licence are either—\nholding a licence, equivalent to a class 1 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\nthe qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are—\nsuccessful completion of—\nthe class 1 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee ( NUDLC ) for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\nanother course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\ndemonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\neither—\nboth—\nsuccessful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; or\nif the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; and\nsuccessful completion of the class 1 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\ns 124 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 22\n(sec.124-ssec.1) For section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 1 water bore driller’s licence are either— holding a licence, equivalent to a class 1 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n(sec.124-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are— successful completion of— the class 1 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee ( NUDLC ) for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and either— both— successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; or if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; and successful completion of the class 1 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department. s 124 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 22\n- (a) holding a licence, equivalent to a class 1 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\n- (b) the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n- (a) successful completion of— (i) the class 1 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee ( NUDLC ) for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) the class 1 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee ( NUDLC ) for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (b) demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\n- (c) either— (i) both— (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or (ii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; or (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; and\n- (i) both— (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (ii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; and\n- (d) successful completion of the class 1 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\n- (i) the class 1 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee ( NUDLC ) for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) both— (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (ii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 6 bores that intersect underground water were drilled; and\n- (A) successful completion of the Drilling Industry Certification and Training Course (the DICAT course ) or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months during which at least 6 bores were drilled under the direct supervision of a licensed water bore driller; or","sortOrder":185},{"sectionNumber":"sec.125","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications or experience for class 2 licence— Act , s 981","content":"### sec.125 Qualifications or experience for class 2 licence— Act , s 981\n\nFor section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 2 water bore driller’s licence are either—\nholding a licence, equivalent to a class 2 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\nthe qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are—\nsuccessful completion of—\nthe class 2 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\nanother course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\ndemonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\neither—\nall of the following—\nholding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ;\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\ndrilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\nall of the following—\nsuccessful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months;\ndrilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; or\nif the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; and\nsuccessful completion of the class 2 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\ns 125 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 23\n(sec.125-ssec.1) For section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 2 water bore driller’s licence are either— holding a licence, equivalent to a class 2 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n(sec.125-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are— successful completion of— the class 2 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and either— all of the following— holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ; employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or all of the following— successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months; drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; or if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; and successful completion of the class 2 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department. s 125 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 23\n- (a) holding a licence, equivalent to a class 2 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\n- (b) the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n- (a) successful completion of— (i) the class 2 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) the class 2 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (b) demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\n- (c) either— (i) all of the following— (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; or (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; and\n- (i) all of the following— (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; and\n- (d) successful completion of the class 2 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\n- (i) the class 2 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) all of the following— (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 12 months during which at least 9 bores that intersect multiple aquifer systems were drilled; and\n- (A) holding a class 1 water bore drillers licence or the qualifications and experience stated in section 124 ;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 bores for which a class 2 licence is required (a class 2 bore ) under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 6 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence, or at least 6 bores for which a class 1 licence is required and at least 3 class 2 bores under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 2 licence; or","sortOrder":186},{"sectionNumber":"sec.126","sectionType":"section","heading":"Qualifications or experience for class 3 licence— Act , s 981","content":"### sec.126 Qualifications or experience for class 3 licence— Act , s 981\n\nFor section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 3 water bore driller’s licence are either—\nholding a licence, equivalent to a class 3 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\nthe qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\nFor subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are—\nsuccessful completion of—\nthe class 3 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\nanother course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\ndemonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\neither—\nboth—\nemployment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and\ndrilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\nall of the following—\nsuccessful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\nemployment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\ndrilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or\nemployment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 24 months during which at least 9 bores were drilled that intersect an aquifer with artesian pressure; or\nif the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 24 months during which at least 9 artesian bores were drilled; and\nsuccessful completion of the class 3 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\nIn this section—\nclass 2 bore see section 125 (2) (c) (i) (C) .\ns 126 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 24\n(sec.126-ssec.1) For section 981 (2) (d) of the Act , the qualifications or experience for a class 3 water bore driller’s licence are either— holding a licence, equivalent to a class 3 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n(sec.126-ssec.2) For subsection (1) (b) , the qualifications or experience are— successful completion of— the class 3 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and either— both— employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or all of the following— successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 24 months during which at least 9 bores were drilled that intersect an aquifer with artesian pressure; or if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 24 months during which at least 9 artesian bores were drilled; and successful completion of the class 3 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\n(sec.126-ssec.3) In this section— class 2 bore see section 125 (2) (c) (i) (C) . s 126 amd 2019 SL No. 1 s 24\n- (a) holding a licence, equivalent to a class 3 water bore driller’s licence granted by the entity that administers the licensing of water bore drillers in another State if the qualifications or experience required for the granting of the licence are considered equivalent by the chief executive to those stated in subsection (2) ; or\n- (b) the qualifications or experience stated in subsection (2) .\n- (a) successful completion of— (i) the class 3 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) the class 3 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (b) demonstrated drilling and grouting knowledge; and\n- (c) either— (i) both— (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 24 months during which at least 9 bores were drilled that intersect an aquifer with artesian pressure; or (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 24 months during which at least 9 artesian bores were drilled; and\n- (i) both— (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\n- (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and\n- (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\n- (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 24 months during which at least 9 bores were drilled that intersect an aquifer with artesian pressure; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 24 months during which at least 9 artesian bores were drilled; and\n- (d) successful completion of the class 3 water bore driller’s licence examination prepared by NUDLC and administered by the department.\n- (i) the class 3 licence module and the drilling method endorsement module of the examinations prepared by NUDLC for any licence endorsement for which the applicant is applying; or\n- (ii) another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; and\n- (i) both— (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\n- (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and\n- (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\n- (ii) all of the following— (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive; (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months; (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or\n- (iii) employment in the operation of a drilling machine, other than in water bore drilling activities, for at least 24 months during which at least 9 bores were drilled that intersect an aquifer with artesian pressure; or\n- (iv) if the employment was undertaken in a foreign country—employment in the operation of a drilling machine in water bore drilling activities for at least 24 months during which at least 9 artesian bores were drilled; and\n- (A) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 24 months; and\n- (B) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 bores for which a class 3 licence is required (a class 3 bore ); or\n- (A) successful completion of the DICAT course or another course considered equivalent by the chief executive;\n- (B) employment as a licensed class 2 driller for at least 12 months, and in the operation of a drilling machine for at least 12 months;\n- (C) drilling at least 6 class 2 bores and, under the direct supervision of the holder of a class 3 licence, at least 3 class 3 bores; or","sortOrder":187},{"sectionNumber":"sec.127","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of water bore driller’s licence— Act , s 983A","content":"### sec.127 Conditions of water bore driller’s licence— Act , s 983A\n\nFor section 983A (1) (a) of the Act , the following are the conditions for a water bore driller’s licence—\nwater bore drilling activities that tap an aquifer in the sediments of an artesian basin must be carried out in accordance with ‘Minimum standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that intersect the sediments of artesian basins in Queensland’, published on a Queensland Government website;\nother water bore drilling activities must be carried out in accordance with ‘Minimum construction requirements for water bores in Australia’, published on a Queensland Government website;\nif a development approval is required to carry out particular water bore drilling activities, the licence holder must see the approval and carry out the activities in accordance with the approval;\ndevelopment that is operational work involving works for taking or interfering with underground water through a subartesian bore must comply with the requirements provided for in section 99 (2) to the extent the requirements apply to the work;\nthe licence has effect for a period of 10 years.\ns 127 amd 2017 SL No. 103 s 177 ; 2025 SL No. 64 s 10\n- (a) water bore drilling activities that tap an aquifer in the sediments of an artesian basin must be carried out in accordance with ‘Minimum standards for the construction and reconditioning of water bores that intersect the sediments of artesian basins in Queensland’, published on a Queensland Government website;\n- (b) other water bore drilling activities must be carried out in accordance with ‘Minimum construction requirements for water bores in Australia’, published on a Queensland Government website;\n- (c) if a development approval is required to carry out particular water bore drilling activities, the licence holder must see the approval and carry out the activities in accordance with the approval;\n- (d) development that is operational work involving works for taking or interfering with underground water through a subartesian bore must comply with the requirements provided for in section 99 (2) to the extent the requirements apply to the work;\n- (e) the licence has effect for a period of 10 years.","sortOrder":188},{"sectionNumber":"sec.128","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records of water bores drilled— Act , s 983L","content":"### sec.128 Records of water bores drilled— Act , s 983L\n\nFor section 983L (1) of the Act , the following is the information required to be kept about each water bore drilling activity—\nthe name and address of the owner of the land on which the activity is being carried out;\nthe location of the activity;\nthe name and water bore driller’s licence number of the driller performing the work;\nthe drilling method used;\nthe dates the water bore drilling activity started and finished;\ndetails of the following—\nthe strata drilled;\nwater produced by the strata, including the volume and quality of the water, the depth at which it is struck and the depth to which it rises naturally;\nthe borehole diameter;\nthe type and diameter of the bore casing;\nthe diameter and location of the borehole cementing;\nthe number and size of the slots or perforations in the casing, or screens installed, for water entry;\nan estimation of the rate at which water may be produced from the bore.\n- (a) the name and address of the owner of the land on which the activity is being carried out;\n- (b) the location of the activity;\n- (c) the name and water bore driller’s licence number of the driller performing the work;\n- (d) the drilling method used;\n- (e) the dates the water bore drilling activity started and finished;\n- (f) details of the following— (i) the strata drilled; (ii) water produced by the strata, including the volume and quality of the water, the depth at which it is struck and the depth to which it rises naturally; (iii) the borehole diameter; (iv) the type and diameter of the bore casing; (v) the diameter and location of the borehole cementing; (vi) the number and size of the slots or perforations in the casing, or screens installed, for water entry;\n- (i) the strata drilled;\n- (ii) water produced by the strata, including the volume and quality of the water, the depth at which it is struck and the depth to which it rises naturally;\n- (iii) the borehole diameter;\n- (iv) the type and diameter of the bore casing;\n- (v) the diameter and location of the borehole cementing;\n- (vi) the number and size of the slots or perforations in the casing, or screens installed, for water entry;\n- (g) an estimation of the rate at which water may be produced from the bore.\n- (i) the strata drilled;\n- (ii) water produced by the strata, including the volume and quality of the water, the depth at which it is struck and the depth to which it rises naturally;\n- (iii) the borehole diameter;\n- (iv) the type and diameter of the bore casing;\n- (v) the diameter and location of the borehole cementing;\n- (vi) the number and size of the slots or perforations in the casing, or screens installed, for water entry;","sortOrder":189},{"sectionNumber":"pt.13","sectionType":"part","heading":"Declarations about watercourses","content":"# Declarations about watercourses","sortOrder":190},{"sectionNumber":"sec.129","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water declared to be water in a watercourse— Act , s 1006","content":"### sec.129 Water declared to be water in a watercourse— Act , s 1006\n\nFor section 1006 (1) of the Act , the following water declared to be water in a watercourse under the repealed regulation continues to be water in a watercourse—\nwater in an aquifer under the Kolan River, between AMTD 14.5km and AMTD 76.4km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\nwater in an alluvial aquifer under the Burnett River, between AMTD 25.9km and AMTD 333.9km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\nwater in an alluvial aquifer under the Boyne River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 180km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\nwater in an alluvial aquifer under the Nogo River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 23km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\nwater in an aquifer under Lockyer Creek, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 41.9km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the creek;\nwater in an aquifer under Lockyer Creek, between AMTD 41.9km and AMTD 70.9km, to a depth of 6m below the bed of the creek;\nwater in an aquifer under Barambah Creek, between AMTD 85km and AMTD 189.5km, to a depth of 15m below the bed of the creek;\nwater in an alluvial aquifer under the Stuart River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 80km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river.\n- (a) water in an aquifer under the Kolan River, between AMTD 14.5km and AMTD 76.4km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\n- (b) water in an alluvial aquifer under the Burnett River, between AMTD 25.9km and AMTD 333.9km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\n- (c) water in an alluvial aquifer under the Boyne River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 180km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\n- (d) water in an alluvial aquifer under the Nogo River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 23km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river;\n- (e) water in an aquifer under Lockyer Creek, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 41.9km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the creek;\n- (f) water in an aquifer under Lockyer Creek, between AMTD 41.9km and AMTD 70.9km, to a depth of 6m below the bed of the creek;\n- (g) water in an aquifer under Barambah Creek, between AMTD 85km and AMTD 189.5km, to a depth of 15m below the bed of the creek;\n- (h) water in an alluvial aquifer under the Stuart River, between AMTD 0km and AMTD 80km, to a depth of 10m below the bed of the river.","sortOrder":191},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fees, charges etc.","content":"# Fees, charges etc.","sortOrder":192},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fees","content":"## Fees","sortOrder":193},{"sectionNumber":"sec.130","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.130 Fees\n\nThe fees, other than titles registry fees, payable under the Act are stated in schedule 12 .\ns 130 amd 2020 SL No. 172 s 3 ; 2021 Act No. 12 s 148 sch 3","sortOrder":194},{"sectionNumber":"sec.131","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water licence fee","content":"### sec.131 Water licence fee\n\nThe water licence fee mentioned in schedule 12 is payable for a water licence, other than the following—\na water licence only to take supplemented water;\na water licence to take water for stock or domestic purposes, unless the licence is for taking underground water to which the Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017 applies for stock or domestic purposes;\na water licence with a stated purpose of ‘CYPHA’.\nSee also the Water Plan (Cape York) 2019 , section 59 (1) (a) (i) .\nThe water licence fee for a water licence—\nis payable for each year the licence is in force; and\nmust be paid within the period stated in a notice given to the licensee under subsection (3) .\nThe chief executive must give the licensee a notice stating—\nthe amount of the water licence fee and the period to which it relates; and\nthe period, of at least 20 business days after the notice is given, in which the fee must be paid.\ns 131 amd 2017 SL No. 164 s 72 ; 2020 SL No. 172 s 4\n(sec.131-ssec.1) The water licence fee mentioned in schedule 12 is payable for a water licence, other than the following— a water licence only to take supplemented water; a water licence to take water for stock or domestic purposes, unless the licence is for taking underground water to which the Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017 applies for stock or domestic purposes; a water licence with a stated purpose of ‘CYPHA’. See also the Water Plan (Cape York) 2019 , section 59 (1) (a) (i) .\n(sec.131-ssec.2) The water licence fee for a water licence— is payable for each year the licence is in force; and must be paid within the period stated in a notice given to the licensee under subsection (3) .\n(sec.131-ssec.3) The chief executive must give the licensee a notice stating— the amount of the water licence fee and the period to which it relates; and the period, of at least 20 business days after the notice is given, in which the fee must be paid.\n- (a) a water licence only to take supplemented water;\n- (b) a water licence to take water for stock or domestic purposes, unless the licence is for taking underground water to which the Water Plan (Great Artesian Basin and Other Regional Aquifers) 2017 applies for stock or domestic purposes;\n- (c) a water licence with a stated purpose of ‘CYPHA’. Note— See also the Water Plan (Cape York) 2019 , section 59 (1) (a) (i) .\n- (a) is payable for each year the licence is in force; and\n- (b) must be paid within the period stated in a notice given to the licensee under subsection (3) .\n- (a) the amount of the water licence fee and the period to which it relates; and\n- (b) the period, of at least 20 business days after the notice is given, in which the fee must be paid.","sortOrder":195},{"sectionNumber":"sec.132","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for continuing interim water allocations","content":"### sec.132 Fees for continuing interim water allocations\n\nThis section applies to an interim water allocation (a continuing interim water allocation ) in relation to which chapter 2 , part 5 of the unamended Act continues to apply under section 1271 of the Act .\nThe fees payable for the purposes of the continued application of chapter 2 , part 5 of the unamended Act are stated in schedule 13 .\n(sec.132-ssec.1) This section applies to an interim water allocation (a continuing interim water allocation ) in relation to which chapter 2 , part 5 of the unamended Act continues to apply under section 1271 of the Act .\n(sec.132-ssec.2) The fees payable for the purposes of the continued application of chapter 2 , part 5 of the unamended Act are stated in schedule 13 .","sortOrder":196},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Charges for water allocated, supplied or taken","content":"## Charges for water allocated, supplied or taken","sortOrder":197},{"sectionNumber":"sec.133","sectionType":"section","heading":"Charges for water allocated, supplied or taken","content":"### sec.133 Charges for water allocated, supplied or taken\n\nThe charges mentioned in schedule 14 , column 3, are payable to the chief executive—\nfor the allocation, supply or taking of water in a water management area mentioned opposite the charges in column 1; and\nfor the water year ending on the date mentioned opposite the charges in column 2.\ns 133 amd 2022 SL No. 60 s 4\n(sec.133-ssec) The charges mentioned in schedule 14 , column 3, are payable to the chief executive— for the allocation, supply or taking of water in a water management area mentioned opposite the charges in column 1; and for the water year ending on the date mentioned opposite the charges in column 2.\n- (a) for the allocation, supply or taking of water in a water management area mentioned opposite the charges in column 1; and\n- (b) for the water year ending on the date mentioned opposite the charges in column 2.","sortOrder":198},{"sectionNumber":"sec.134","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice for payment of charges","content":"### sec.134 Notice for payment of charges\n\nA charge under section 133 —\nmay be levied—\nfor the period decided by the chief executive; or\nif the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and\nmay be levied by giving notice to the holder of the authorisation under which water is taken; and\nbecomes payable on the day the notice is given; and\nmust be paid within 30 business days after the notice is given.\nIf any part of the charge remains unpaid after 30 business days, the late fee prescribed under section 1013A (2) of the Act is the interest, accruing daily at the rate that is 2% above the Suncorp Metway Ltd business banking variable lending base rate, on the part of the charge.\nThe interest starts accruing on the day immediately after the charge became payable and ends on the day the charge is paid in full, both days inclusive.\nA notice given under subsection (1) (b) must state—\nthe amount of the charge and the period for which it is levied; and\nthe time and place for payment; and\nthat a late fee is payable on any part of the charge remaining unpaid after 30 business days; and\nhow the late fee is calculated under subsections (2) and (3) .\n(sec.134-ssec.1) A charge under section 133 — may be levied— for the period decided by the chief executive; or if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and may be levied by giving notice to the holder of the authorisation under which water is taken; and becomes payable on the day the notice is given; and must be paid within 30 business days after the notice is given.\n(sec.134-ssec.2) If any part of the charge remains unpaid after 30 business days, the late fee prescribed under section 1013A (2) of the Act is the interest, accruing daily at the rate that is 2% above the Suncorp Metway Ltd business banking variable lending base rate, on the part of the charge.\n(sec.134-ssec.3) The interest starts accruing on the day immediately after the charge became payable and ends on the day the charge is paid in full, both days inclusive.\n(sec.134-ssec.4) A notice given under subsection (1) (b) must state— the amount of the charge and the period for which it is levied; and the time and place for payment; and that a late fee is payable on any part of the charge remaining unpaid after 30 business days; and how the late fee is calculated under subsections (2) and (3) .\n- (a) may be levied— (i) for the period decided by the chief executive; or (ii) if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and\n- (i) for the period decided by the chief executive; or\n- (ii) if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and\n- (b) may be levied by giving notice to the holder of the authorisation under which water is taken; and\n- (c) becomes payable on the day the notice is given; and\n- (d) must be paid within 30 business days after the notice is given.\n- (i) for the period decided by the chief executive; or\n- (ii) if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and\n- (a) the amount of the charge and the period for which it is levied; and\n- (b) the time and place for payment; and\n- (c) that a late fee is payable on any part of the charge remaining unpaid after 30 business days; and\n- (d) how the late fee is calculated under subsections (2) and (3) .","sortOrder":199},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Royalty for State quarry material","content":"## Royalty for State quarry material","sortOrder":200},{"sectionNumber":"sec.135","sectionType":"section","heading":"Royalty for State quarry material— Act , s 240","content":"### sec.135 Royalty for State quarry material— Act , s 240\n\nFor section 240 (1) of the Act , the rate at which royalty is payable under the Act is stated in schedule 15 .\nHowever, no royalty is payable for State quarry material removed under an allocation notice if the chief executive of a department issues a certificate stating that the material was supplied to the department for the department’s use.\n(sec.135-ssec.1) For section 240 (1) of the Act , the rate at which royalty is payable under the Act is stated in schedule 15 .\n(sec.135-ssec.2) However, no royalty is payable for State quarry material removed under an allocation notice if the chief executive of a department issues a certificate stating that the material was supplied to the department for the department’s use.","sortOrder":201},{"sectionNumber":"pt.14-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Drainage rates","content":"## Drainage rates","sortOrder":202},{"sectionNumber":"sec.136","sectionType":"section","heading":"Drainage rates— Act , s 993","content":"### sec.136 Drainage rates— Act , s 993\n\nFor section 993 (1) of the Act , the drainage rates payable for a water year by an owner of land in a drainage area mentioned in schedule 16 , column 1, are stated opposite the area in column 2.","sortOrder":203},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":204},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Water management areas","content":"## Water management areas","sortOrder":205},{"sectionNumber":"sec.137","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water management areas","content":"### sec.137 Water management areas\n\nThe chief executive may declare an area of the State to be a water management area for water not managed under an interim resource operations licence or a resource operations licence.\nThe declaration may be for—\nfixing water charges payable to the chief executive; or\nallowing seasonal water assignments and making seasonal water assignment rules; or\nprescribing water sharing rules; or\nimplementing measurement requirements under part 11 .\nThe chief executive may name the area, for example, the ‘Barker–Barambah Creeks water management area’.\nAn area that is declared to be an underground water area under section 139 is also a water management area.\nA water plan or a water management protocol may declare a part of the plan area to be a water management area.\nThe chief executive must display a map or plan showing the boundaries of a water management area in the department’s regional office in or near the area.\nThe chief executive must—\ngive notice of the declaration to the persons authorised to take water from the area; or\npublish a notice about the declaration.\nSubsection (7) does not apply to a water management area declared under a water plan or a water management protocol.\ns 137 amd 2024 SL No. 121 s 5\n(sec.137-ssec.1) The chief executive may declare an area of the State to be a water management area for water not managed under an interim resource operations licence or a resource operations licence.\n(sec.137-ssec.2) The declaration may be for— fixing water charges payable to the chief executive; or allowing seasonal water assignments and making seasonal water assignment rules; or prescribing water sharing rules; or implementing measurement requirements under part 11 .\n(sec.137-ssec.3) The chief executive may name the area, for example, the ‘Barker–Barambah Creeks water management area’.\n(sec.137-ssec.4) An area that is declared to be an underground water area under section 139 is also a water management area.\n(sec.137-ssec.5) A water plan or a water management protocol may declare a part of the plan area to be a water management area.\n(sec.137-ssec.6) The chief executive must display a map or plan showing the boundaries of a water management area in the department’s regional office in or near the area.\n(sec.137-ssec.7) The chief executive must— give notice of the declaration to the persons authorised to take water from the area; or publish a notice about the declaration.\n(sec.137-ssec.8) Subsection (7) does not apply to a water management area declared under a water plan or a water management protocol.\n- (a) fixing water charges payable to the chief executive; or\n- (b) allowing seasonal water assignments and making seasonal water assignment rules; or\n- (c) prescribing water sharing rules; or\n- (d) implementing measurement requirements under part 11 .\n- (a) give notice of the declaration to the persons authorised to take water from the area; or\n- (b) publish a notice about the declaration.","sortOrder":206},{"sectionNumber":"sec.138","sectionType":"section","heading":"Changing boundaries of water management areas","content":"### sec.138 Changing boundaries of water management areas\n\nThe chief executive may change the boundaries of a water management area by—\nincluding land in the area; or\nremoving land from the area.\nIf the chief executive changes the boundaries of a water management area, the chief executive must—\ngive notice of the change to the persons authorised to take water from land included in, or removed from, the area; or\npublish a notice about the change.\nHowever, subsection (2) does not apply to a change made under a water plan or water management protocol.\n(sec.138-ssec.1) The chief executive may change the boundaries of a water management area by— including land in the area; or removing land from the area.\n(sec.138-ssec.2) If the chief executive changes the boundaries of a water management area, the chief executive must— give notice of the change to the persons authorised to take water from land included in, or removed from, the area; or publish a notice about the change.\n(sec.138-ssec.3) However, subsection (2) does not apply to a change made under a water plan or water management protocol.\n- (a) including land in the area; or\n- (b) removing land from the area.\n- (a) give notice of the change to the persons authorised to take water from land included in, or removed from, the area; or\n- (b) publish a notice about the change.","sortOrder":207},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Underground water areas","content":"## Underground water areas","sortOrder":208},{"sectionNumber":"sec.139","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declared underground water areas— Act , s 1046","content":"### sec.139 Declared underground water areas— Act , s 1046\n\nFor section 1046 (1) of the Act , each area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 1 is declared to be an underground water area and is given the name mentioned for the area.\nThe exact location of the boundary for each underground water area is held in digital electronic form by the department, and may be inspected at any of the department’s service centres.\nThe location of a boundary may also be inspected through the interactive online tool called the Queensland Globe.\nA water entitlement is required to take or interfere with underground water in the Fraser Island underground water area, other than for a purpose mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 2 for the area.\nA water entitlement, water permit or seasonal water assignment notice is required to take or interfere with underground water in another underground water area, other than for a purpose mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 2 for the area.\nWorks for taking underground water through a subartesian bore in an underground water area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 are assessable development if they are—\nfor the Black River underground water area—not an exempt bore; and\nfor another underground water area—\nnot an exempt bore; or\nnot works for a prescribed activity.\nFor the regulation of works for the taking or interfering with underground water through an artesian bore, other than through a monitoring bore, see the Planning Regulation 2017 .\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that the taking or interfering with water for a prescribed activity in the Black River underground water area is limited to zero.\nSee section 101 of the Act .\nHowever, subsection (4) , and the limitation mentioned in subsection (6) , do not apply to the taking or interfering with water if the taking or interference—\nis necessary for a prescribed activity in the Black River underground water area; and\nis carried out using a bore lawfully constructed—\nin the Black River underground water area; and\nbefore 6 December 2016.\ns 139 amd 2017 SL No. 5 s 9 ; 2017 SL No. 103 s 178 ; 2019 SL No. 91 s 3\n(sec.139-ssec.1) For section 1046 (1) of the Act , each area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 1 is declared to be an underground water area and is given the name mentioned for the area.\n(sec.139-ssec.2) The exact location of the boundary for each underground water area is held in digital electronic form by the department, and may be inspected at any of the department’s service centres. The location of a boundary may also be inspected through the interactive online tool called the Queensland Globe.\n(sec.139-ssec.3) A water entitlement is required to take or interfere with underground water in the Fraser Island underground water area, other than for a purpose mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 2 for the area.\n(sec.139-ssec.4) A water entitlement, water permit or seasonal water assignment notice is required to take or interfere with underground water in another underground water area, other than for a purpose mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 , column 2 for the area.\n(sec.139-ssec.5) Works for taking underground water through a subartesian bore in an underground water area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 1 are assessable development if they are— for the Black River underground water area—not an exempt bore; and for another underground water area— not an exempt bore; or not works for a prescribed activity. For the regulation of works for the taking or interfering with underground water through an artesian bore, other than through a monitoring bore, see the Planning Regulation 2017 .\n(sec.139-ssec.6) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the taking or interfering with water for a prescribed activity in the Black River underground water area is limited to zero. See section 101 of the Act .\n(sec.139-ssec.7) However, subsection (4) , and the limitation mentioned in subsection (6) , do not apply to the taking or interfering with water if the taking or interference— is necessary for a prescribed activity in the Black River underground water area; and is carried out using a bore lawfully constructed— in the Black River underground water area; and before 6 December 2016.\n- (a) for the Black River underground water area—not an exempt bore; and\n- (b) for another underground water area— (i) not an exempt bore; or (ii) not works for a prescribed activity.\n- (i) not an exempt bore; or\n- (ii) not works for a prescribed activity.\n- (i) not an exempt bore; or\n- (ii) not works for a prescribed activity.\n- (a) is necessary for a prescribed activity in the Black River underground water area; and\n- (b) is carried out using a bore lawfully constructed— (i) in the Black River underground water area; and (ii) before 6 December 2016.\n- (i) in the Black River underground water area; and\n- (ii) before 6 December 2016.\n- (i) in the Black River underground water area; and\n- (ii) before 6 December 2016.","sortOrder":209},{"sectionNumber":"sec.140","sectionType":"section","heading":"Critical distances for non-stock or domestic water bores in particular underground water areas","content":"### sec.140 Critical distances for non-stock or domestic water bores in particular underground water areas\n\nThis section applies to a non-stock or domestic water bore in an underground water area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 1.\nThe critical distance of the bore from a boundary of a parcel of land is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 2.\nThe critical distance of the bore from a watercourse is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 3.\nThe critical distance of the bore from another water bore is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 4.\n(sec.140-ssec.1) This section applies to a non-stock or domestic water bore in an underground water area mentioned in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 1.\n(sec.140-ssec.2) The critical distance of the bore from a boundary of a parcel of land is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 2.\n(sec.140-ssec.3) The critical distance of the bore from a watercourse is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 3.\n(sec.140-ssec.4) The critical distance of the bore from another water bore is the distance stated opposite the area in schedule 17 , part 2 , column 4.","sortOrder":210},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Former water areas","content":"## Former water areas","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing former water areas— Act , s 1083","content":"### sec.141 Continuing former water areas— Act , s 1083\n\nThis section applies only to former water areas—\ntaken, under the Act , section 1083 (2) , to be authority areas established under the Act ; and\nfor which no water board was in existence immediately before the commencement of the Act , section 1083 .\nA former water area mentioned in schedule 18 , column 1, is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the area in column 2.\nThe chief executive’s appointment to perform the functions of a water authority for the areas continues.\n(sec.141-ssec.1) This section applies only to former water areas— taken, under the Act , section 1083 (2) , to be authority areas established under the Act ; and for which no water board was in existence immediately before the commencement of the Act , section 1083 .\n(sec.141-ssec.2) A former water area mentioned in schedule 18 , column 1, is shown on the plan mentioned opposite the area in column 2.\n(sec.141-ssec.3) The chief executive’s appointment to perform the functions of a water authority for the areas continues.\n- (a) taken, under the Act , section 1083 (2) , to be authority areas established under the Act ; and\n- (b) for which no water board was in existence immediately before the commencement of the Act , section 1083 .","sortOrder":212},{"sectionNumber":"pt.15-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Other matters","content":"## Other matters","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed ADR institutes— Act , s 426","content":"### sec.141A Prescribed ADR institutes— Act , s 426\n\nFor section 426 (11) of the Act , definition prescribed ADR institute , the Resolution Institute ABN 69 008 651 232 is prescribed.\ns 141A ins 2019 SL No. 53 s 23","sortOrder":214},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arbitration election notice— Act , s 433A","content":"### sec.141B Arbitration election notice— Act , s 433A\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 433A (3) (f) of the Act , other information for an arbitration election notice.\nThe other information is—\nthat the party who receives the notice must accept or refuse the request for arbitration within the period mentioned in section 433A (4) of the Act ; and\neither party may be represented by a lawyer at the arbitration.\ns 141B ins 2019 SL No. 53 s 23\n(sec.141B-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 433A (3) (f) of the Act , other information for an arbitration election notice.\n(sec.141B-ssec.2) The other information is— that the party who receives the notice must accept or refuse the request for arbitration within the period mentioned in section 433A (4) of the Act ; and either party may be represented by a lawyer at the arbitration.\n- (a) that the party who receives the notice must accept or refuse the request for arbitration within the period mentioned in section 433A (4) of the Act ; and\n- (b) either party may be represented by a lawyer at the arbitration.","sortOrder":215},{"sectionNumber":"sec.141C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed arbitration institutes— Act , s 433A","content":"### sec.141C Prescribed arbitration institutes— Act , s 433A\n\nFor section 433A (8) of the Act , definition prescribed arbitration institute , the following entities are prescribed—\nthe Queensland Law Society ABN 33 423 389 441;\nthe Resolution Institute ABN 69 008 651 232.\ns 141C ins 2019 SL No. 53 s 23\n- (a) the Queensland Law Society ABN 33 423 389 441;\n- (b) the Resolution Institute ABN 69 008 651 232.","sortOrder":216},{"sectionNumber":"sec.142","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accounting period— Act , sch 4 , definition water year","content":"### sec.142 Accounting period— Act , sch 4 , definition water year\n\nThe accounting period for a water management protocol, resource operations licence, operations manual, interim resource operations licence or water licence for schedule 4 , definition water year , paragraph (a) of the Act is—\nif the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is stated in the relevant water plan, water management protocol, resource operations licence, interim resource operations licence, operations manual, water sharing rules or seasonal water assignment rules (the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules )—as stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules; or\nif the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules—as otherwise prescribed under this regulation; or\nif the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules and not otherwise prescribed under this regulation—as stated in the licence; or\nif the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules, not otherwise prescribed under this regulation or stated in the licence—from 1 July to 30 June in the following year.\n- (a) if the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is stated in the relevant water plan, water management protocol, resource operations licence, interim resource operations licence, operations manual, water sharing rules or seasonal water assignment rules (the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules )—as stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules; or\n- (b) if the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules—as otherwise prescribed under this regulation; or\n- (c) if the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules and not otherwise prescribed under this regulation—as stated in the licence; or\n- (d) if the accounting period for the protocol, licence or manual is not stated in the relevant plan, protocol, manual, licence or rules, not otherwise prescribed under this regulation or stated in the licence—from 1 July to 30 June in the following year.","sortOrder":217},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provisions","content":"# Repeal and transitional provisions","sortOrder":218},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal provision","content":"## Repeal provision","sortOrder":219},{"sectionNumber":"sec.143","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.143 Repeal\n\nThe following regulations are repealed—\nWater Regulation 2002 , SL No. 70\nWater and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2014 , SL No. 334\nWater and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2015 , SL No. 123.\n- • Water Regulation 2002 , SL No. 70\n- • Water and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2014 , SL No. 334\n- • Water and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2015 , SL No. 123.","sortOrder":220},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for SL No. 216 of 2016","content":"## Transitional provisions for SL No. 216 of 2016","sortOrder":221},{"sectionNumber":"sec.144","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declared water management areas","content":"### sec.144 Declared water management areas\n\nThis section applies to an area that was declared to be a water management area under section 56(1) of the repealed regulation.\nThe area continues as a water management area.\n(sec.144-ssec.1) This section applies to an area that was declared to be a water management area under section 56(1) of the repealed regulation.\n(sec.144-ssec.2) The area continues as a water management area.","sortOrder":222},{"sectionNumber":"sec.145","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed regulation","content":"### sec.145 References to repealed regulation\n\nA reference in an Act or other document to the repealed regulation may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to this regulation.","sortOrder":223},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019","content":"## Transitional provisions for Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019","sortOrder":224},{"sectionNumber":"sec.146","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to transfers, amendments or amalgamations","content":"### sec.146 References to transfers, amendments or amalgamations\n\nThis section applies in relation to an application to relocate a water licence under section 126 of the Act made on or after the commencement.\nA reference in a water plan, water management protocol or water sharing rules to the transfer, amendment or amalgamation of the licence may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the relocation of the licence.\ns 146 ins 2019 SL No. 204 s 29\n(sec.146-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an application to relocate a water licence under section 126 of the Act made on or after the commencement.\n(sec.146-ssec.2) A reference in a water plan, water management protocol or water sharing rules to the transfer, amendment or amalgamation of the licence may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the relocation of the licence.","sortOrder":225},{"sectionNumber":"sec.147","sectionType":"section","heading":"Non-compliance with revalidation of meter before commencement","content":"### sec.147 Non-compliance with revalidation of meter before commencement\n\nThis section applies in relation to a meter attached to works through which the holder of a metered entitlement takes water if, before the commencement—\nthe meter stopped being an approved meter under section 111(2); and\nthe holder had not complied with section 112.\nSchedule 11, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply to the metered entitlement until section 112(3) is complied with in relation to the meter.\ns 147 ins 2019 SL No. 204 s 29\n(sec.147-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a meter attached to works through which the holder of a metered entitlement takes water if, before the commencement— the meter stopped being an approved meter under section 111(2); and the holder had not complied with section 112.\n(sec.147-ssec.2) Schedule 11, as in force immediately before the commencement, continues to apply to the metered entitlement until section 112(3) is complied with in relation to the meter.\n- (a) the meter stopped being an approved meter under section 111(2); and\n- (b) the holder had not complied with section 112.","sortOrder":226},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Water Amendment Regulation 2022","content":"## Transitional provisions for Water Amendment Regulation 2022","sortOrder":227},{"sectionNumber":"sec.148","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of new s 59 to existing applications for seasonal water assignments for particular water allocations","content":"### sec.148 Application of new s 59 to existing applications for seasonal water assignments for particular water allocations\n\nThis section applies to an application under section 58(1) or (2) that was made, but not decided, before the commencement.\nThe application must be decided under new section 59.\nIn this section—\nnew section 59 means section 59 as in force from the commencement.\ns 148 ins 2022 SL No. 177 s 8\n(sec.148-ssec.1) This section applies to an application under section 58(1) or (2) that was made, but not decided, before the commencement.\n(sec.148-ssec.2) The application must be decided under new section 59.\n(sec.148-ssec.3) In this section— new section 59 means section 59 as in force from the commencement.","sortOrder":228},{"sectionNumber":"sec.149","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continued application of former ss 99 and 101A to particular operational work","content":"### sec.149 Continued application of former ss 99 and 101A to particular operational work\n\nThis section applies to operational work that was started, but not completed, before the commencement.\nFormer sections 99 and 101A continue to apply in relation to the operational work as if the Water Amendment Regulation 2022 had not been enacted.\nIn this section—\nformer , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 149 ins 2022 SL No. 177 s 8\n(sec.149-ssec.1) This section applies to operational work that was started, but not completed, before the commencement.\n(sec.149-ssec.2) Former sections 99 and 101A continue to apply in relation to the operational work as if the Water Amendment Regulation 2022 had not been enacted.\n(sec.149-ssec.3) In this section— former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":229},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provisions for Water and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024","content":"## Transitional provisions for Water and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024","sortOrder":230},{"sectionNumber":"sec.150","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.150 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\namendment regulation means the Water and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 .\napproved meter means an approved meter under former section 106 for which a validation certificate has been given as mentioned in former section 106(1)(c).\nauthorised meter validator means—\na person who is accredited by Irrigation Australia Limited ACN 002 567 633 as a certified meter validator; or\na person who is an authorised meter validator for this division under section 170.\nduly qualified person see section 104.\nformer , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force from time to time before the commencement.\nmeasurement standards see section 103.\nmetered entitlement means an authority under the Act to take or interfere with water that was a metered entitlement under the Act as in force immediately before the commencement.\nrelevant authorisation means an authorisation that, on the commencement is a relevant authorisation mentioned in section 107.\nvalidation inspection , for a meter, means a validation inspection under former section 112.\ns 150 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n- (a) a person who is accredited by Irrigation Australia Limited ACN 002 567 633 as a certified meter validator; or\n- (b) a person who is an authorised meter validator for this division under section 170.","sortOrder":231},{"sectionNumber":"sec.151","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved meters","content":"### sec.151 Approved meters\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an approved meter was attached to works through which water is taken, on the commencement, under a relevant authorisation.\nThe approved meter is taken to be—\na measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\ncertified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the meter is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards on or before the revalidation date for the meter.\nFor applying section 110(2) to the meter, the first 5-year period mentioned in the section starts on the day the meter is certified as mentioned in subsection (3).\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (3), subsection (2) stops applying to the meter on the revalidation date for the meter.\nThis section is subject to sections 154, 155, 156 and 160 to 162.\nGenerally speaking, sections 154 and 155 deal with meters that are faulty and sections 156 and 160 to 162 deal with meters that should be, are or have been the subject of validation inspections.\nIn this section—\nrevalidation date , for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, means—\nif, immediately before the commencement, the authorisation was a metered entitlement—the later of the following—\nthe day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b);\nthe revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111; or\nSee also section 172.\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b).\ns 151 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\namd 2025 SL No. 147 s 3\n(sec.151-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an approved meter was attached to works through which water is taken, on the commencement, under a relevant authorisation.\n(sec.151-ssec.2) The approved meter is taken to be— a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.151-ssec.3) The holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the meter is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards on or before the revalidation date for the meter.\n(sec.151-ssec.4) For applying section 110(2) to the meter, the first 5-year period mentioned in the section starts on the day the meter is certified as mentioned in subsection (3).\n(sec.151-ssec.5) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (3), subsection (2) stops applying to the meter on the revalidation date for the meter.\n(sec.151-ssec.6) This section is subject to sections 154, 155, 156 and 160 to 162. Generally speaking, sections 154 and 155 deal with meters that are faulty and sections 156 and 160 to 162 deal with meters that should be, are or have been the subject of validation inspections.\n(sec.151-ssec.7) In this section— revalidation date , for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, means— if, immediately before the commencement, the authorisation was a metered entitlement—the later of the following— the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b); the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111; or See also section 172. if paragraph (a) does not apply—the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b).\n- (a) a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\n- (b) certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\n- (a) if, immediately before the commencement, the authorisation was a metered entitlement—the later of the following— (i) the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b); (ii) the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111; or Note— See also section 172.\n- (i) the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b);\n- (ii) the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111; or Note— See also section 172.\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b).\n- (i) the day that is 5 years after the last validation certificate was given for the meter under former section 112(2)(b);\n- (ii) the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111; or Note— See also section 172.","sortOrder":232},{"sectionNumber":"sec.152","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved telemetry devices","content":"### sec.152 Approved telemetry devices\n\nThis section applies if an approved telemetry device is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, whether before or after the commencement.\nThe approved telemetry device is taken to be—\na measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\ncertified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\nIn this section—\napproved telemetry device means a telemetry device installed by Goanna Ag or SunWater under the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project.\nGoanna Ag means Discovery Ag Pty Ltd, ACN 117 305 567, trading as Goanna Ag.\nQueensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project means the project implemented by the department to provide a subsidy for the installation of telemetry devices in particular locations in the Murray-Darling Basin.\nDetails of the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project can be found on the department’s website.\ns 152 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.152-ssec.1) This section applies if an approved telemetry device is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation, whether before or after the commencement.\n(sec.152-ssec.2) The approved telemetry device is taken to be— a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.152-ssec.3) In this section— approved telemetry device means a telemetry device installed by Goanna Ag or SunWater under the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project. Goanna Ag means Discovery Ag Pty Ltd, ACN 117 305 567, trading as Goanna Ag. Queensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project means the project implemented by the department to provide a subsidy for the installation of telemetry devices in particular locations in the Murray-Darling Basin. Details of the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin Telemetry Project can be found on the department’s website.\n- (a) a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\n- (b) certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.","sortOrder":233},{"sectionNumber":"sec.153","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of measurement requirements requiring measurement device from stated day","content":"### sec.153 Application of measurement requirements requiring measurement device from stated day\n\nThis section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if schedule 11 states that a particular measurement device must be attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation from a stated day (the compliance start day ).\nThe measurement requirements under part 11 apply to the holder of the relevant authorisation in relation to the measurement device from the earlier of the following—\nthe day after the commencement on which the holder first complies with section 108(2) for the device;\nthe compliance start day for the device.\ns 153 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.153-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if schedule 11 states that a particular measurement device must be attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation from a stated day (the compliance start day ).\n(sec.153-ssec.2) The measurement requirements under part 11 apply to the holder of the relevant authorisation in relation to the measurement device from the earlier of the following— the day after the commencement on which the holder first complies with section 108(2) for the device; the compliance start day for the device.\n- (a) the day after the commencement on which the holder first complies with section 108(2) for the device;\n- (b) the compliance start day for the device.","sortOrder":234},{"sectionNumber":"sec.154","sectionType":"section","heading":"Faulty meters","content":"### sec.154 Faulty meters\n\nThis section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement, former section 110A(4) applied to the works.\nSection 151(2) applies to the meter only—\nif the holder of the relevant authorisation gives the chief executive the information required under former section 110A(4); and\nuntil the end of the expiry date applying to the meter under former section 110A.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the expiry date.\nIf the holder arranges a validation inspection under subsection (3), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nSee subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\ns 154 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.154-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement, former section 110A(4) applied to the works.\n(sec.154-ssec.2) Section 151(2) applies to the meter only— if the holder of the relevant authorisation gives the chief executive the information required under former section 110A(4); and until the end of the expiry date applying to the meter under former section 110A.\n(sec.154-ssec.3) The holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the expiry date.\n(sec.154-ssec.4) If the holder arranges a validation inspection under subsection (3), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made. See subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\n- (a) if the holder of the relevant authorisation gives the chief executive the information required under former section 110A(4); and\n- (b) until the end of the expiry date applying to the meter under former section 110A.","sortOrder":235},{"sectionNumber":"sec.155","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement if holder of relevant authorisation aware of faulty meter","content":"### sec.155 Requirement if holder of relevant authorisation aware of faulty meter\n\nThis section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement—\nthe holder of the authorisation was required to give, but had not given, the chief executive notice under former section 110A(3) stating the meter is a faulty meter; and\nthe period within which the notice under former section 110A(3) was required to be given had not ended.\nThe meter is taken to be faulty for the purposes of section 109.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must comply with section 117 in relation to the meter and, for that purpose—\nthe holder is taken to have become aware of the fault on the day this section commences; and\nthe period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(a) ends on the later of the following—\n1 business day after the day this section commences;\nthe day on or before which the holder was required to give the notice under former section 110A(3); and\nthe period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(b) is 30 business days after the day this section commences.\ns 155 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.155-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement— the holder of the authorisation was required to give, but had not given, the chief executive notice under former section 110A(3) stating the meter is a faulty meter; and the period within which the notice under former section 110A(3) was required to be given had not ended.\n(sec.155-ssec.2) The meter is taken to be faulty for the purposes of section 109.\n(sec.155-ssec.3) The holder of the relevant authorisation must comply with section 117 in relation to the meter and, for that purpose— the holder is taken to have become aware of the fault on the day this section commences; and the period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(a) ends on the later of the following— 1 business day after the day this section commences; the day on or before which the holder was required to give the notice under former section 110A(3); and the period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(b) is 30 business days after the day this section commences.\n- (a) the holder of the authorisation was required to give, but had not given, the chief executive notice under former section 110A(3) stating the meter is a faulty meter; and\n- (b) the period within which the notice under former section 110A(3) was required to be given had not ended.\n- (a) the holder is taken to have become aware of the fault on the day this section commences; and\n- (b) the period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(a) ends on the later of the following— (i) 1 business day after the day this section commences; (ii) the day on or before which the holder was required to give the notice under former section 110A(3); and\n- (i) 1 business day after the day this section commences;\n- (ii) the day on or before which the holder was required to give the notice under former section 110A(3); and\n- (c) the period within which the holder must comply with section 117(1)(b) is 30 business days after the day this section commences.\n- (i) 1 business day after the day this section commences;\n- (ii) the day on or before which the holder was required to give the notice under former section 110A(3); and","sortOrder":236},{"sectionNumber":"sec.156","sectionType":"section","heading":"Starting validation inspection on approved meter in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.156 Starting validation inspection on approved meter in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement—\na validation inspection was required to be carried out on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation because—\nthe revalidation period for the authorisation under former section 111 had started in relation to the meter; or\nthe chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a notice under former section 112A requiring the holder to arrange another validation inspection on the meter; and\nthe validation inspection had not been started on the meter; and\nthe validation date for the validation inspection had not passed.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the validation date.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nSee subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under subsection (2), section 151(2) stops applying to the meter on the validation date.\nIn this section—\nvalidation date , for a validation inspection mentioned in subsection (1)(a), means—\nif subsection (1)(a)(i) applies—the revalidation date for the relevant authorisation applying under former section 111; or\nif subsection (1)(a)(ii) applies—the expiry date applying under former section 112A.\ns 156 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.156-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement— a validation inspection was required to be carried out on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation because— the revalidation period for the authorisation under former section 111 had started in relation to the meter; or the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a notice under former section 112A requiring the holder to arrange another validation inspection on the meter; and the validation inspection had not been started on the meter; and the validation date for the validation inspection had not passed.\n(sec.156-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the validation date.\n(sec.156-ssec.3) If the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made. See subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\n(sec.156-ssec.4) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under subsection (2), section 151(2) stops applying to the meter on the validation date.\n(sec.156-ssec.5) In this section— validation date , for a validation inspection mentioned in subsection (1)(a), means— if subsection (1)(a)(i) applies—the revalidation date for the relevant authorisation applying under former section 111; or if subsection (1)(a)(ii) applies—the expiry date applying under former section 112A.\n- (a) a validation inspection was required to be carried out on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation because— (i) the revalidation period for the authorisation under former section 111 had started in relation to the meter; or (ii) the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a notice under former section 112A requiring the holder to arrange another validation inspection on the meter; and\n- (i) the revalidation period for the authorisation under former section 111 had started in relation to the meter; or\n- (ii) the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a notice under former section 112A requiring the holder to arrange another validation inspection on the meter; and\n- (b) the validation inspection had not been started on the meter; and\n- (c) the validation date for the validation inspection had not passed.\n- (i) the revalidation period for the authorisation under former section 111 had started in relation to the meter; or\n- (ii) the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a notice under former section 112A requiring the holder to arrange another validation inspection on the meter; and\n- (a) if subsection (1)(a)(i) applies—the revalidation date for the relevant authorisation applying under former section 111; or\n- (b) if subsection (1)(a)(ii) applies—the expiry date applying under former section 112A.","sortOrder":237},{"sectionNumber":"sec.157","sectionType":"section","heading":"Starting validation inspection if meter notice given before commencement","content":"### sec.157 Starting validation inspection if meter notice given before commencement\n\nThis section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement—\nthe relevant authorisation was not a metered entitlement; and\nthe works through which water is taken under the relevant authorisation did not have an approved meter attached; and\nthe chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a meter notice for the authorisation; and\nthe validation date for the meter notice had not passed.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the validation date.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nSee subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under subsection (2), part 11 applies in relation to the authorisation as provided under section 153 disregarding the meter notice and the validation date for the meter notice.\nIn this section—\nmeter notice , in relation to a relevant authorisation, means a notice given by the chief executive under former section 108 requiring an approved meter to be attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation.\nvalidation date , for a meter notice, means the date stated in the meter notice as the validation date or, if applicable, a later date stated in a notice given by the chief executive under former section 108(5) in relation to the meter notice.\ns 157 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.157-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a relevant authorisation if, immediately before the commencement— the relevant authorisation was not a metered entitlement; and the works through which water is taken under the relevant authorisation did not have an approved meter attached; and the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a meter notice for the authorisation; and the validation date for the meter notice had not passed.\n(sec.157-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation may arrange for a validation inspection to be carried out on the meter before the validation date.\n(sec.157-ssec.3) If the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made. See subdivision 5 in relation to validation inspections finalised after the commencement.\n(sec.157-ssec.4) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under subsection (2), part 11 applies in relation to the authorisation as provided under section 153 disregarding the meter notice and the validation date for the meter notice.\n(sec.157-ssec.5) In this section— meter notice , in relation to a relevant authorisation, means a notice given by the chief executive under former section 108 requiring an approved meter to be attached to works through which water is taken under the authorisation. validation date , for a meter notice, means the date stated in the meter notice as the validation date or, if applicable, a later date stated in a notice given by the chief executive under former section 108(5) in relation to the meter notice.\n- (a) the relevant authorisation was not a metered entitlement; and\n- (b) the works through which water is taken under the relevant authorisation did not have an approved meter attached; and\n- (c) the chief executive had given the holder of the authorisation a meter notice for the authorisation; and\n- (d) the validation date for the meter notice had not passed.","sortOrder":238},{"sectionNumber":"sec.158","sectionType":"section","heading":"Finalising validation inspection started before commencement","content":"### sec.158 Finalising validation inspection started before commencement\n\nThis section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an authorised meter validator—\nhad started or completed a validation inspection on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; but\nhad not given a notice or validation certificate under former section 112(2) in relation to the inspection.\nFormer section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nSee subdivision 5 in relation to the effect of a notice or validation certificate under former section 112(2) given after the commencement.\ns 158 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.158-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an authorised meter validator— had started or completed a validation inspection on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; but had not given a notice or validation certificate under former section 112(2) in relation to the inspection.\n(sec.158-ssec.2) Former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made. See subdivision 5 in relation to the effect of a notice or validation certificate under former section 112(2) given after the commencement.\n- (a) had started or completed a validation inspection on a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; but\n- (b) had not given a notice or validation certificate under former section 112(2) in relation to the inspection.","sortOrder":239},{"sectionNumber":"sec.159","sectionType":"section","heading":"Further validation inspection may be started","content":"### sec.159 Further validation inspection may be started\n\nThis section applies if—\na validation inspection for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation was carried out before the commencement and the following applies in relation to the inspection—\nthe authorised meter validator gave a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) less than 30 days before the day of the commencement;\nimmediately before the commencement, the meter was an approved meter; or\nsection 154, 156, 157 or 158 applies in relation to a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation and an authorised meter validator gives a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii), as applying under section 154, 156, 157 or 158.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation may, within 30 days after the notice under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) was or is given, arrange—\nthe meter to be modified; and\na further validation inspection on the modified meter to be carried out by an authorised meter validator under former section 112.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a further validation inspection on a meter under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the further validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nHowever, the authorised meter validator may only decide whether the meter, as modified, complies or does not comply with the non-urban metering standard, and may not give a notice under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) in relation to the meter.\nIn this section—\nnon-urban metering standard see former section 105.\ns 159 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.159-ssec.1) This section applies if— a validation inspection for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation was carried out before the commencement and the following applies in relation to the inspection— the authorised meter validator gave a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) less than 30 days before the day of the commencement; immediately before the commencement, the meter was an approved meter; or section 154, 156, 157 or 158 applies in relation to a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation and an authorised meter validator gives a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii), as applying under section 154, 156, 157 or 158.\n(sec.159-ssec.2) The holder of the relevant authorisation may, within 30 days after the notice under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) was or is given, arrange— the meter to be modified; and a further validation inspection on the modified meter to be carried out by an authorised meter validator under former section 112.\n(sec.159-ssec.3) If the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a further validation inspection on a meter under subsection (2), former section 112 continues to apply in relation to the further validation inspection as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\n(sec.159-ssec.4) However, the authorised meter validator may only decide whether the meter, as modified, complies or does not comply with the non-urban metering standard, and may not give a notice under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) in relation to the meter.\n(sec.159-ssec.5) In this section— non-urban metering standard see former section 105.\n- (a) a validation inspection for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation was carried out before the commencement and the following applies in relation to the inspection— (i) the authorised meter validator gave a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) less than 30 days before the day of the commencement; (ii) immediately before the commencement, the meter was an approved meter; or\n- (i) the authorised meter validator gave a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) less than 30 days before the day of the commencement;\n- (ii) immediately before the commencement, the meter was an approved meter; or\n- (b) section 154, 156, 157 or 158 applies in relation to a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation and an authorised meter validator gives a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii), as applying under section 154, 156, 157 or 158.\n- (i) the authorised meter validator gave a notice for the meter under former section 112(2)(a)(ii) less than 30 days before the day of the commencement;\n- (ii) immediately before the commencement, the meter was an approved meter; or\n- (a) the meter to be modified; and\n- (b) a further validation inspection on the modified meter to be carried out by an authorised meter validator under former section 112.","sortOrder":240},{"sectionNumber":"sec.160","sectionType":"section","heading":"Status of particular meters if section 159 applies","content":"### sec.160 Status of particular meters if section 159 applies\n\nThis section applies in relation to a meter to which a relevant provision applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if section 159 applies in relation to the meter.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under section 159(2), the relevant provision stops applying to the meter on the day the period mentioned in section 159(2) ends.\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under section 159(2), until the authorised meter validator gives a notice or certificate under former section 112(2), as applying under section 159, in relation to the inspection—\nthe relevant provision continues to apply to the meter; and\nthe meter is taken to be faulty for the purposes of section 109.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means section 151(2) or 163(2).\ns 160 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.160-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a meter to which a relevant provision applies that is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation if section 159 applies in relation to the meter.\n(sec.160-ssec.2) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not arrange a validation inspection under section 159(2), the relevant provision stops applying to the meter on the day the period mentioned in section 159(2) ends.\n(sec.160-ssec.3) If the holder of the relevant authorisation arranges a validation inspection under section 159(2), until the authorised meter validator gives a notice or certificate under former section 112(2), as applying under section 159, in relation to the inspection— the relevant provision continues to apply to the meter; and the meter is taken to be faulty for the purposes of section 109.\n(sec.160-ssec.4) In this section— relevant provision means section 151(2) or 163(2).\n- (a) the relevant provision continues to apply to the meter; and\n- (b) the meter is taken to be faulty for the purposes of section 109.","sortOrder":241},{"sectionNumber":"sec.161","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of notice of noncompliance on approved meters","content":"### sec.161 Effect of notice of noncompliance on approved meters\n\nThis section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if—\na validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and\nan authorised meter validator gives a notice under former section 112(2)(a)(iii), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.\nSection 151(2) stops applying to the meter on the day the notice is given.\ns 161 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.161-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if— a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and an authorised meter validator gives a notice under former section 112(2)(a)(iii), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.\n(sec.161-ssec.2) Section 151(2) stops applying to the meter on the day the notice is given.\n- (a) a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and\n- (b) an authorised meter validator gives a notice under former section 112(2)(a)(iii), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.","sortOrder":242},{"sectionNumber":"sec.162","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of validation certificate on approved meters","content":"### sec.162 Effect of validation certificate on approved meters\n\nThis section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if—\na validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and\nthe authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.\nSection 151(2) continues to apply to the meter except that the revalidation date for the meter for the purposes of section 151 is the day that is 5 years after the validation certificate is given.\ns 162 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.162-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if— a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and the authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.\n(sec.162-ssec.2) Section 151(2) continues to apply to the meter except that the revalidation date for the meter for the purposes of section 151 is the day that is 5 years after the validation certificate is given.\n- (a) a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 154, 156, 158 or 159; and\n- (b) the authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 154, 156, 158 or 159, for the meter.","sortOrder":243},{"sectionNumber":"sec.163","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of validation certificate on other meters","content":"### sec.163 Effect of validation certificate on other meters\n\nThis section applies in relation to a meter that is not an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if—\nthe meter is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\na validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 157, 158 or 159; and\nthe authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 157, 158 or 159, for the meter.\nThe meter is taken to be—\na measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\ncertified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\nThe holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the meter is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards within 5 years after the validation certificate is given.\nFor applying section 110(2) to the meter, the first 5-year period mentioned in the section starts on the day the meter is certified as mentioned in subsection (3).\nIf the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (3), subsection (2) stops applying to the meter 5 years after the day the validation certificate is given.\ns 163 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.163-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a meter that is not an approved meter to which section 151(2) applies if— the meter is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 157, 158 or 159; and the authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 157, 158 or 159, for the meter.\n(sec.163-ssec.2) The meter is taken to be— a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.\n(sec.163-ssec.3) The holder of the relevant authorisation must ensure the meter is certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards within 5 years after the validation certificate is given.\n(sec.163-ssec.4) For applying section 110(2) to the meter, the first 5-year period mentioned in the section starts on the day the meter is certified as mentioned in subsection (3).\n(sec.163-ssec.5) If the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with subsection (3), subsection (2) stops applying to the meter 5 years after the day the validation certificate is given.\n- (a) the meter is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (b) a validation inspection on the meter is carried out or finalised under section 157, 158 or 159; and\n- (c) the authorised meter validator gives a validation certificate under former section 112(2)(b), as applying under section 157, 158 or 159, for the meter.\n- (a) a measurement device attached to the works as required under section 108(2)(a); and\n- (b) certified by a duly qualified person as complying with the measurement standards.","sortOrder":244},{"sectionNumber":"sec.164","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require new certification","content":"### sec.164 Chief executive may require new certification\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive—\nis given a copy of a validation certificate for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation under former section 112 as applying under a provision of this division; and\nis satisfied—\nthe information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\nthe person who gave the certificate was not an authorised meter validator when the certificate was given; or\nthe person who gave the certificate was the holder of the relevant authorisation.\nThe chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice under section 121C(2) for the meter.\nIf a relevant provision applies to the meter when the notice under section 121C(2) is given and the holder of the relevant authorisation engages a duly qualified person to give the certification required by the notice—\nthe relevant provision continues to apply to the meter—\nwhile the duly qualified person is performing functions for the purpose of giving the certification; and\nif the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(B); and\nthe relevant provision stops applying to the meter if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(A).\nIf a relevant provision applies to the meter when the notice under section 121C(2) is given and the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with the notice, the relevant provision stops applying to the meter when the period within which the notice is required to be complied with ends.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means section 151(2) or 163(2).\ns 164 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.164-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive— is given a copy of a validation certificate for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation under former section 112 as applying under a provision of this division; and is satisfied— the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or the person who gave the certificate was not an authorised meter validator when the certificate was given; or the person who gave the certificate was the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n(sec.164-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the holder of the relevant authorisation a notice under section 121C(2) for the meter.\n(sec.164-ssec.3) If a relevant provision applies to the meter when the notice under section 121C(2) is given and the holder of the relevant authorisation engages a duly qualified person to give the certification required by the notice— the relevant provision continues to apply to the meter— while the duly qualified person is performing functions for the purpose of giving the certification; and if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(B); and the relevant provision stops applying to the meter if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(A).\n(sec.164-ssec.4) If a relevant provision applies to the meter when the notice under section 121C(2) is given and the holder of the relevant authorisation does not comply with the notice, the relevant provision stops applying to the meter when the period within which the notice is required to be complied with ends.\n(sec.164-ssec.5) In this section— relevant provision means section 151(2) or 163(2).\n- (a) is given a copy of a validation certificate for a meter attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation under former section 112 as applying under a provision of this division; and\n- (b) is satisfied— (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not an authorised meter validator when the certificate was given; or (iii) the person who gave the certificate was the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\n- (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not an authorised meter validator when the certificate was given; or\n- (iii) the person who gave the certificate was the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (i) the information stated in the certificate is inaccurate, incomplete or mistaken; or\n- (ii) the person who gave the certificate was not an authorised meter validator when the certificate was given; or\n- (iii) the person who gave the certificate was the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (a) the relevant provision continues to apply to the meter— (i) while the duly qualified person is performing functions for the purpose of giving the certification; and (ii) if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(B); and\n- (i) while the duly qualified person is performing functions for the purpose of giving the certification; and\n- (ii) if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(B); and\n- (b) the relevant provision stops applying to the meter if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(A).\n- (i) while the duly qualified person is performing functions for the purpose of giving the certification; and\n- (ii) if the duly qualified person gives the chief executive a notice under section 121B(2)(b)(i)(B); and","sortOrder":245},{"sectionNumber":"sec.165","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meter reading required by chief executive under former section 113 not yet complied with","content":"### sec.165 Meter reading required by chief executive under former section 113 not yet complied with\n\nThis section applies in relation to a notice given to a person under former section 113 if, immediately before the commencement—\nthe person had not complied with the notice; and\nthe time for complying with the notice had not passed.\nFormer section 113 continues to apply in relation to the notice as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\ns 165 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.165-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a notice given to a person under former section 113 if, immediately before the commencement— the person had not complied with the notice; and the time for complying with the notice had not passed.\n(sec.165-ssec.2) Former section 113 continues to apply in relation to the notice as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\n- (a) the person had not complied with the notice; and\n- (b) the time for complying with the notice had not passed.","sortOrder":246},{"sectionNumber":"sec.166","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meter operating charge","content":"### sec.166 Meter operating charge\n\nThis section applies in relation to a meter—\nfor which a meter operating charge was payable under former section 115 immediately before the commencement; and\nthat—\nis attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\nis the property of the State.\nFormer section 115 continues to apply in relation to the meter as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nFor subsection (2), the meter operating charge is payable by the holder of the relevant authorisation.\ns 166 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.166-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a meter— for which a meter operating charge was payable under former section 115 immediately before the commencement; and that— is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and is the property of the State.\n(sec.166-ssec.2) Former section 115 continues to apply in relation to the meter as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\n(sec.166-ssec.3) For subsection (2), the meter operating charge is payable by the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (a) for which a meter operating charge was payable under former section 115 immediately before the commencement; and\n- (b) that— (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and (ii) is the property of the State.\n- (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (ii) is the property of the State.\n- (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (ii) is the property of the State.","sortOrder":247},{"sectionNumber":"sec.167","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meter use charge","content":"### sec.167 Meter use charge\n\nThis section applies in relation to a meter—\nfor which a meter use charge was payable under former section 116 immediately before the commencement; and\nthat—\nis attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\nis the property of the State, or was the property of the State before ownership was transferred to the holder of the relevant authorisation.\nFormer section 116 continues to apply in relation to the meter as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\nFor subsection (2), the meter use charge is payable by the holder of the relevant authorisation.\ns 167 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.167-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a meter— for which a meter use charge was payable under former section 116 immediately before the commencement; and that— is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and is the property of the State, or was the property of the State before ownership was transferred to the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n(sec.167-ssec.2) Former section 116 continues to apply in relation to the meter as if the amendment regulation had not been made.\n(sec.167-ssec.3) For subsection (2), the meter use charge is payable by the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (a) for which a meter use charge was payable under former section 116 immediately before the commencement; and\n- (b) that— (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and (ii) is the property of the State, or was the property of the State before ownership was transferred to the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (ii) is the property of the State, or was the property of the State before ownership was transferred to the holder of the relevant authorisation.\n- (i) is attached to works through which water is taken under a relevant authorisation; and\n- (ii) is the property of the State, or was the property of the State before ownership was transferred to the holder of the relevant authorisation.","sortOrder":248},{"sectionNumber":"sec.168","sectionType":"section","heading":"Metering exit charge","content":"### sec.168 Metering exit charge\n\nThis section applies if the holder of a relevant authorisation gives the chief executive notice that the holder has decided to stop using a meter to which section 167 applies.\nThe chief executive must give the holder of the relevant authorisation notice of the charge (the metering exit charge ) payable.\nFormer section 117(3) and (4) apply in relation to the metering exit charge, as if the notice was given under that section and the amendment regulation had not been made.\ns 168 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.168-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of a relevant authorisation gives the chief executive notice that the holder has decided to stop using a meter to which section 167 applies.\n(sec.168-ssec.2) The chief executive must give the holder of the relevant authorisation notice of the charge (the metering exit charge ) payable.\n(sec.168-ssec.3) Former section 117(3) and (4) apply in relation to the metering exit charge, as if the notice was given under that section and the amendment regulation had not been made.","sortOrder":249},{"sectionNumber":"sec.169","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unpaid charges","content":"### sec.169 Unpaid charges\n\nThis section applies in relation to a charge that was payable, but was not paid, under former section 115, 116 or 117 before the commencement.\nThe charge continues to be payable and, if not paid, may be recovered by the State as a debt.\ns 169 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.169-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a charge that was payable, but was not paid, under former section 115, 116 or 117 before the commencement.\n(sec.169-ssec.2) The charge continues to be payable and, if not paid, may be recovered by the State as a debt.","sortOrder":250},{"sectionNumber":"sec.170","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continued appointment of authorised meter validators","content":"### sec.170 Continued appointment of authorised meter validators\n\nA person who, immediately before the commencement, was appointed as an authorised meter validator under former section 109 continues as an authorised meter validator for this division.\ns 170 ins 2024 SL No. 121 s 6","sortOrder":251},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision for Water Amendment Regulation 2025","content":"## Transitional provision for Water Amendment Regulation 2025","sortOrder":252},{"sectionNumber":"sec.171","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of new s 64 to notice of applications for water allocation dealing not published before commencement","content":"### sec.171 Application of new s 64 to notice of applications for water allocation dealing not published before commencement\n\nThis section applies, if—\nbefore the commencement, a person made an application for a water allocation dealing under section 63; and\nimmediately before the commencement—\nthe water allocation dealing rules required the applicant to publish a notice under former section 64; and\nthe applicant had not published that notice.\nFrom the commencement—\nnew section 64 applies in relation to the application; and\nformer section 64 does not apply in relation to the application.\nIn this section—\nformer section 64 means section 64 as in force immediately before the commencement.\nnew section 64 means section 64 as in force from the commencement.\ns 171 ins 2025 SL No. 64 s 11\n(sec.171-ssec.1) This section applies, if— before the commencement, a person made an application for a water allocation dealing under section 63; and immediately before the commencement— the water allocation dealing rules required the applicant to publish a notice under former section 64; and the applicant had not published that notice.\n(sec.171-ssec.2) From the commencement— new section 64 applies in relation to the application; and former section 64 does not apply in relation to the application.\n(sec.171-ssec.3) In this section— former section 64 means section 64 as in force immediately before the commencement. new section 64 means section 64 as in force from the commencement.\n- (a) before the commencement, a person made an application for a water allocation dealing under section 63; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement— (i) the water allocation dealing rules required the applicant to publish a notice under former section 64; and (ii) the applicant had not published that notice.\n- (i) the water allocation dealing rules required the applicant to publish a notice under former section 64; and\n- (ii) the applicant had not published that notice.\n- (i) the water allocation dealing rules required the applicant to publish a notice under former section 64; and\n- (ii) the applicant had not published that notice.\n- (a) new section 64 applies in relation to the application; and\n- (b) former section 64 does not apply in relation to the application.","sortOrder":253},{"sectionNumber":"pt.16-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision for Water Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2025","content":"## Transitional provision for Water Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2025","sortOrder":254},{"sectionNumber":"sec.172","sectionType":"section","heading":"Modification of s 151","content":"### sec.172 Modification of s 151\n\nThis section applies in relation to a metered entitlement in a part of the State mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\nFrom the commencement, section 151(7), definition revalidation date , paragraph (a)(ii) applies as if the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111 were the date stated in column 2 of the table opposite the part of the State.\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nPart of the State\nRevalidation date\nthe plan area under the Water Plan (Barron) 2023\n30 November 2027\nsubcatchment area E under the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 , other than Mistake A water licence zone\n30 November 2027\nsubcatchment area F and subcatchment area G under the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007\n30 November 2027\nsubcatchment areas A, B, C and F under the Water Resource (Whitsunday) Plan 2010\n30 November 2028\nIn this section—\nformer section 111 has the meaning given by division 5.\ns 172 ins 2025 SL No. 147 s 4\n(sec.172-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a metered entitlement in a part of the State mentioned in column 1 of the following table.\n(sec.172-ssec.2) From the commencement, section 151(7), definition revalidation date , paragraph (a)(ii) applies as if the revalidation date for the metered entitlement under former section 111 were the date stated in column 2 of the table opposite the part of the State. Column 1 Column 2 Part of the State Revalidation date the plan area under the Water Plan (Barron) 2023 30 November 2027 subcatchment area E under the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 , other than Mistake A water licence zone 30 November 2027 subcatchment area F and subcatchment area G under the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 30 November 2027 subcatchment areas A, B, C and F under the Water Resource (Whitsunday) Plan 2010 30 November 2028\n(sec.172-ssec.3) In this section— former section 111 has the meaning given by division 5.","sortOrder":255},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Overview of valley reaches","content":"# Overview of valley reaches","sortOrder":256},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Upper valley reach","content":"# Upper valley reach","sortOrder":257},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Middle valley reach","content":"# Middle valley reach","sortOrder":258},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Lower valley reach","content":"# Lower valley reach","sortOrder":259},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Established water authorities","content":"# Established water authorities","sortOrder":260},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Amalgamated water authorities","content":"# Amalgamated water authorities","sortOrder":261},{"sectionNumber":"sch.8-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Water authorities dissolved for conversion to alternative institutional structures","content":"# Water authorities dissolved for conversion to alternative institutional structures","sortOrder":262},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Works for taking overland flow water","content":"# Works for taking overland flow water","sortOrder":263},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Works for taking underground water through a subartesian bore","content":"# Works for taking underground water through a subartesian bore","sortOrder":264},{"sectionNumber":"sch.9-pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Works that interfere with underground water","content":"# Works that interfere with underground water","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Areas and purposes","content":"# Areas and purposes","sortOrder":266},{"sectionNumber":"sch.17-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Critical distances for non-stock or domestic water bores","content":"# Critical distances for non-stock or domestic water bores","sortOrder":267}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":870},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears to maintain its original scope as a comprehensive regulation supporting the Water Act 2000. While it has been amended multiple times (noted throughout with references to 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2025 amendments), these appear to be refinements and updates rather than significant scope expansion. The core purpose remains implementing water management, rights, measurement, and charging systems."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the Water Act 2000 and other legislation (Petroleum and Gas Act, Environmental Protection Act, Planning Act)","Multiple nested conditional provisions with exceptions to exceptions (e.g., measurement device requirements with transitional provisions)","19 schedules referenced throughout containing detailed technical specifications, fees, and geographic areas","Complex apportionment formulas for annual levies involving sub-blocks, tenure classes, and hectare calculations","Detailed transitional provisions (Part 16) preserving former regulatory requirements with layered grandfathering clauses","Technical definitions requiring specialist knowledge (e.g., 'subartesian bore', 'anabranch', 'telemetry device', 'stochastic model')","Multiple amendment history notes showing evolving regulatory framework (2016-2025 amendments)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis is Queensland's **Water Regulation 2016**, a detailed set of rules that flesh out how the state's Water Act 2000 actually works in practice. Think of it as the \"instruction manual\" for managing Queensland's water resources.\n\n**Key areas covered:**\n\n- **Watercourse identification** — Defines how to identify rivers, creeks and their \"outer banks\" using geological diagrams and valley classifications (upper, middle, lower reaches)\n\n- **Water rights and planning** — Sets up processes for:\n  - Notifying authorities about water works\n  - Reserving \"unallocated water\" for future needs\n  - Selling water through auctions, tenders or fixed prices\n  - Ministerial reporting on water plans every 5 years\n\n- **Water licences** — Detailed rules for:\n  - \"Water sharing rules\" that determine how much water licence holders can take\n  - \"Announced entitlements\" — annual decisions by the chief executive about water availability\n  - Relocating water licences (moving them to different locations)\n  - Seasonal water assignments (temporary transfers)\n  - What happens when land is sold or subdivided\n\n- **Water allocations** — Criteria for converting old water entitlements into new \"water allocations,\" including how to calculate volumes, rates and daily limits\n\n- **South East Queensland water security** — Special rules for the region's bulk water supply, including drought response triggers and minimum supply volumes\n\n- **Annual levies** — Complex formulas for charging petroleum and mining companies for underground water management costs, apportioned by sub-blocks and tenure types\n\n- **Water authorities** — Continuation and dissolution of various water boards\n\n- **Measurement requirements** — Strict rules for water meters, including:\n  - Certification by \"duly qualified persons\" (accredited meter validators)\n  - 5-yearly re-certification\n  - Faulty meter procedures\n  - Record keeping\n\n- **Water bore drillers** — Three classes of drilling licences with specific qualifications required for each\n\n- **Fees and charges** — Various fees for licences, water charges, royalties for quarry material, and drainage rates\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Farmers and irrigators with water licences\n- Mining and petroleum companies taking groundwater\n- Water authorities and local councils\n- Water bore drillers\n- Anyone wanting to build levees or take water from rivers\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis regulation puts the legal framework for water management into practical effect. It determines who can take how much water, when they can take it, how they must measure it, and what they must pay. The measurement requirements (Part 11) are particularly significant — they enforce accurate water use reporting through certified meters with penalties for non-compliance."},"summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly beyond its original supporting role under the Water Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2014. While it was intended to provide procedural and technical detail to support the Water Act 2000, it has grown to encompass extensive standalone operational regimes — including detailed metering requirements, water allocation conversion criteria, seasonal assignment trading rules, and infrastructure operator licensing — that go well beyond simple procedural support. Multiple amendments (2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023) have progressively added new subject areas and obligations, broadening the regulation's reach."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely large and multi-layered regulation spanning numerous distinct subject areas (watercourse identification, licences, allocations, metering, infrastructure operations, trading)","Heavily cross-referenced — constantly refers to the parent Water Act 2000, other schedules within the regulation itself, and external documents like water plans and water management protocols","Multiple licence and entitlement types with different rules (water licences, water allocations, interim allocations, resource operations licences, distribution operations licences)","Complex volumetric calculation frameworks for nominal entitlements, annual entitlements, announced entitlements, carry overs and forward draws","Technical scientific content about geomorphology (watercourse identification using valley reach cross-sections, outer bank location) requiring specialist knowledge to apply","Conditional and nested decision-making structures — outcomes depend on which water plan, water management protocol, or water sharing rules apply to a specific area","Procedural complexity with multiple sequential steps, timeframes, and notice requirements for applications, appeals, and administrative decisions","19 schedules containing detailed tables, diagrams, fees, and area-specific rules that cannot be understood without reference to the body of the regulation","Frequent amendments (multiple SL Nos. cited throughout) creating potential inconsistencies and requiring version tracking","Interacts with numerous other laws (Acquisition of Land Act 1967, various environmental and planning statutes) creating overlapping legal obligations"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation implements operational rules under the Water Act 2000 for accessing, licensing, trading and measuring surface and groundwater. It sets how water is allocated, reserved or sold, requires metering and reporting, and governs operators of water infrastructure.\n\nIt affects licence and allocation holders, landowners near waterways, irrigators, resource companies, councils and water traders — anyone whose use or management of water is regulated."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Since its original enactment the regulation has been expanded materially in functional scope. New, detailed regimes have been added that go beyond simple procedural detail: notable expansions include an explicit annual levy regime and apportionment method for petroleum and mining tenures (pt.7; s.87A, s.88–90B), a comprehensive, technical metering and telemetry regime with accredited validators and new certification/inspection pathways (part 11: s.103–121 and the 2024–2025 transitional provisions s.150–170), and SEQ‑specific bulk water security objectives and program content (pt.6: s.78–82). These additions shift the regulation from an administratively detailed companion to the Act into a rulebook that creates sectoral cost allocation (levies), technical compliance markets (metering/validators), and policy targets (SEQ security metrics), thereby increasing regulatory reach, administrative complexity and the direct cost/operational burden on resource tenure holders and licence holders (see s.87A; s.108–121; s.79–81)."},"complexity_factors":["Very large scope spanning allocations, measurement, levies, planning interaction, bore drilling, levies for petroleum/mining and SEQ water security (multiple Parts and Divisions).","Numerous cross‑references to the Water Act, Planning Act and other statutes plus many external documents and published codes (measurement standards, levee code, accepted development documents) (e.g. s.99, s.127, s.110).","Many schedules referenced (at least schedules 1–17 are used throughout) that contain technical diagrams, area lists and device lists.","Dense conditional logic and nested exceptions (for example measurement regime: s.103–121; transitional rules that alter application depending on pre‑existing meter status; multiple paths where chief executive or Minister discretion applies).","Multiple stakeholder pathways and decision timeframes (public notices, auctions/tenders, consultation optionality under s.15, 30 business‑day decision deadlines under s.36, 10 business‑day notification deadlines under s.68).","Complex apportionment formulas and classes for levies that differ by tenure class, hectares, sub‑blocks and projects (pt.7: s.87, s.87A, s.89–90B).","Extensive transitional provisions and staged amendments across years (s.143–172), which introduce temporary rules and legacy systems to be read alongside new provisions.","Technical measurement and certification regime requiring appointments, inspections, validation certificates and offences—multiple actors (duly qualified persons, authorised validators, chief executive) with overlapping duties (part 11: s.104, s.110, s.121B–121E).","Interplay with market mechanisms (auction/tender, seasonal assignments, trading, relocation, amalgamation/subdivision) requiring both legal and technical assessments (s.16–21, s.57–61, s.69–73)."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanics)\n\n- Sets out detailed rules that sit under the Water Act for how water is identified, allocated, traded, measured and enforced across the State. It is a regulatory companion to the Act: it fills in processes, forms of notice, technical standards and administrative steps. Key mechanical areas include:\n  - identification of watercourses and how to locate an outer bank using diagrams and cross-sections (sch.1; div.1, pt.1: see s.4–12);\n  - how unallocated water may be reserved and released (reservation, public notice, sale by auction/tender/fixed price or grant) and the required content of sale notices (s.14–21);\n  - reporting duties for the Minister about water plans and the timing and contents of those reports (s.22);\n  - which activities or authorities can take water without a separate water entitlement and the conditions that apply (s.23–25);\n  - detailed rules about water licences and water sharing (definitions of nominal/announced/annual entitlements, how announced entitlements are decided and published, carry‑overs and forward draws) (s.27–31, 28–30);\n  - relocation, transfer, amalgamation and amendment of licences (application requirements, criteria, decision timeframes, notices and completion steps) (div.3, pt.4: s.32–38);\n  - seasonal water assignments (who may apply, how applications are decided against water‑management protocol rules, notice and effect rules) (s.57–61);\n  - statewide water allocation dealing rules (how applications are made, public submission requirements, information and cost recovery for investigations, assessment criteria and decision notices) (s.62–73, 63–68, 65–66);\n  - registration requirements and what must appear on the water allocations register (s.74);\n  - SEQ bulk water security objectives and what must go into the SEQ water security program, including measurable targets for demand, drought frequency and minimum supply (s.77–82);\n  - an annual levy for underground water management and the formula for apportioning that levy among petroleum and mining tenure holders (pt.7: s.84–92 and s.87A, s.88–90B);\n  - who continues as water authorities or is dissolved/converted, and related transitional lists (pt.8: s.93–94A);\n  - offences and permitted works (including some resource and resource‑activity exemptions and riverine permit exemptions) and how that ties to other Acts and protocols (s.95–97);\n  - how the Water Act interacts with the Planning Act for certain works (bore/overland flow/levee rules, assessment benchmarks and accepted‑development documents) (pt.10: s.98–102);\n  - a comprehensive measurement regime for metering water use: which authorisations must have which devices, who may certify/inspect them (\"duly qualified persons\"), ongoing certification frequency (every 5 years for most devices), what to do if a device becomes faulty, recordkeeping, notices, offences and penalties for failing to provide required information (part 11: s.103–121 and following);\n  - licensing, endorsements and minimum standards/recording obligations for water‑bore drillers (pt.12: s.122–128);\n  - declarations of underground water areas and critical distances for bores in particular areas (pt.15: s.139–140 and sch.17);\n  - fee, charge and royalty schedules and how those are levied, notified and collected (pt.14: s.130–135, sch.12–15);\n  - extensive transitional provisions that carry legacy arrangements forward, deal with meter‑validation conversions and phase in new requirements (pt.16: s.143–172).\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Primary: holders of water licences and water allocations, bulk water customers and suppliers, owners of land to which licences attach, and any person taking water under statutory authorisations (see the measurement and licence divisions, esp. s.107–111, s.108–110).\n- Resource sector: petroleum and mining tenure holders are brought into an annual levy regime and specific apportionment rules (pt.7: s.87A, s.88–90B).\n- Service providers and contractors: meter installers/validators, telemetry suppliers, and \"duly qualified persons\" (s.104, s.121A–121E).\n- Water bore drillers: classes of licences, endorsements and technical standards affect who can drill and under what qualifications (pt.12: s.122–127).\n- Local governments and planning authorities: assessment benchmarks for levees and works that interfere with water are cross‑referenced to planning processes (pt.10: s.98–102).\n- The public and stakeholders: public consultation, publication and submission processes are required for many allocation or dealing decisions (s.15, s.17, s.64).\n\n**Why it matters (practical effects, incentives and administrative consequences)\n\n- Measurement and compliance. The regulation converts a high‑level legal duty to measure water into a technical, recurring compliance regime: required devices, certification by accredited or appointed persons, five‑year recertification cycles, record retention and penalties for non‑compliance (part 11: s.108–121, s.110, s.114). Who pays: licence holders (cost of meters, installation, certification, data reporting). Who decides: the chief executive sets standards, approves forms and may require rectification (s.108, s.118, s.121B–121C). Behaviour changes: more investment in meters/telemetry, engagement of accredited validators, changes in operational practice to avoid offences.\n\n- Allocation and market mechanisms. The regulation prescribes how unallocated water can be released (auction/tender/fixed price/grant) and the content of public notices and sale terms (s.16–19). That creates a State‑managed mechanism to convert unallocated water into entitlements. Who benefits: purchasers or grantees; who bears costs: bidders, potential competitors and those who must monitor auctions/tenders. The State gains discretion to set terms and prices (s.18). The regulation also sets rules for seasonal assignments and trading (s.57–61), relocation of licences (s.32–38), and dealing assessments (s.62–73) — all of which shape water trading and the spatial distribution of rights.\n\n- Administrative discretion and timeframes. The chief executive and the Minister hold significant decision powers: deciding announced entitlements each water year (the percentage of nominal entitlements) using a list of technical factors (s.29), determining whether to require public consultation when reserving unallocated water (s.15), deciding terms of sale and withdrawing sales (s.18, s.21), and issuing notices about faulty meters or requiring re‑inspection (s.117–118, s.121C). Timeframes are specified for decisions and notices (for example, 30 business days for certain relocation decisions (s.36), 10 business days for giving decision notices (s.68)). These create predictable administrative deadlines but also concentrated points of discretion.\n\n- Cost allocation across sectors. The underground‑water levy mechanism apportions the total levy to petroleum and mining tenure holders by formulae (classes of sub‑blocks, hectares, projects) (pt.7: s.87, s.87A, s.88–90B). That converts the office's estimated costs into identifiable charges against resource tenure holders. Incentive: resource tenure holders bear monitoring/management costs; trade‑offs: administrative complexity versus a cost‑recovery model for regulatory oversight.\n\n- Implementation risks and compliance burden. The regulation is operationally heavy: numerous named documents, published codes, schedules and interactive maps are referenced (e.g. measurement standards and accepted development documents — s.99, s.127). Implementation depends on accredited validators, telemetry vendors and departmental processes for notices and public registers. The potential risks are delays in certification, disputes about validator competence, and transitional frictions (the regulation contains many transitional provisions to deal with legacy meters and prior validator systems, e.g. s.151–166).\n\n**Trade‑offs and distributional effects (source‑grounded)\n\n- Concentrated benefits vs diffuse costs: sales and grants of unallocated water can produce concentrated gains for successful bidders/grantees, while administrative and measurement costs are widely distributed among licence holders and resource tenure holders via fees/levies (s.19, pt.7, s.130–134).\n- Discretion vs predictability: the chief executive’s and Minister’s discretion (s.15, s.18, s.29, s.36) allows flexible, technical decisions but creates regulatory uncertainty for businesses that need to plan investment (e.g. irrigation infrastructure or meter upgrades).\n- Compliance and enforcement costs: measurement, certification and recordkeeping rules create recurring operating costs for licence holders (s.108–121). Enforcement tools (penalties, information notices and debt recovery for unpaid levies or charges) create legal risk if systems are not followed (s.114; s.91–92; s.134).\n\n**Key sections to look at first if you are affected**\n\n- If you hold a water licence or allocation: s.27–31 (sharing rules and entitlements), s.108–113 (metering and reporting), s.56 (conditions for taking water), s.69–71 (amalgamation/subdivision);\n- If you operate in petroleum/mining: pt.7 (s.84–90B) sets the annual levy apportionment rules and classes of tenures;\n- If you install or validate meters: s.104 (who is a duly qualified person), s.121A–121B (appointment and inspection duties);\n- If you are a bulk water supplier or concerned with SEQ water security: s.78–82 (desired level of service objectives and program content).\n\n(Throughout the summary above I have identified the principal sections that set the mechanics and the lines of decision‑making: see the cited sections in brackets — e.g. measurement requirements: s.103–121; levies and apportionment: s.84–90B; unallocated water release and sale: s.14–21; licence relocation: s.32–38; SEQ security: s.77–82.)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016","history":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016/history","analysis":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/water-regulation-2016/documents"}}