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New South Wales regulation
What is this? This was a NSW government order made in December 2002 under the Water Management Act 2000. It established a State Water Management Outcomes Plan — essentially a government blueprint setting out goals and targets for how water resources across NSW should be managed.
Who was affected? This order would have affected water users across NSW, including farmers, local councils, industries, and environmental managers who rely on or manage water resources.
The key thing to know: this plan no longer has any effect. The plan has ceased to operate (stopped being legally active) under section 6(6) of the Water Management Act 2000. This means it has no practical impact on anyone today. It exists on the legislation register purely as a historical record.
Why does this matter? For most people, it doesn't — at least not directly. If you were researching the history of NSW water policy or trying to understand how the current water management framework evolved, this document provides useful context. But it creates no current legal obligations or rights for anyone.
Bottom line: A now-defunct 2002 NSW water policy plan that has expired and carries no current legal weight.
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Direct links to the current provisions in State Water Management Outcomes Plan Order 2002.
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