120Additional functions of the Bureau

120  Additional functions of the Bureau   The Bureau has the following functions in addition to its functions under the Meteorology Act 1955:  (a) collecting, holding, managing, interpreting and disseminating Australia’s water information;  (b) providing regular reports on the status of Australia’s water resources and patterns of usage of those resources;  (c) providing regular forecasts on the future availability of Australia’s water resources;  (d) compiling and maintaining water accounts for Australia, including a set of water accounts to be known as the National Water Account;  (e) issuing National Water Information Standards;  (f) giving advice on matters relating to water information;  (g) undertaking and commissioning investigations to enhance understanding of Australia’s water resources;  (h) any other matter, relating to water information, specified in the regulations.