Governance - Groundwater

Australia's state and territory governments are responsible for the management of water resources, with coordination provided by the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC). The NRMMC advocates the inclusion of groundwater resource management into water policy and planning processes.

Link to Agencies and LegislationAgencies and Legislation
Governance of using groundwater in Australia, specifically details of relevant agencies and legislation.
Link to Standards and GuidelinesStandards and Guidelines
Standards and guidelines which govern groundwater protection and use in Australia.
Link to Sustainable Groundwater ManagementSustainable Groundwater Management
Governance of using groundwater in Australia, specifically sustainable management of groundwater resources.

Topic contact: groundwater@ga.gov.au Last updated: April 2, 2013