Legislation
The Australian water industry is highly regulated. Legislation covers many areas including pricing, water quality and water licensing. The main legislation which affects Hobart Water and its supply of water, is shown below:
Governance
- Local Government Act 1993
- Water Management Act 1999
- Hobart Regional Water Authority (Arrangements) Act 1996
Environment
- Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Native Title (Tasmania) Act 1994
- Environmental Management & Pollution Control Act 1994
- Waste Management Regulations 2000
- Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Miscellaneous Noise) Regulations 2004
Industrial Relations
- Workplace Relations Act 1996
- Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995
- Workplace Health & Safety Regulations 1998
- Industrial Relations Act 1984
Public Interest
- Civil Liability Act 2002
- Freedom of Information Act 1991
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 2002
- Personal Information Protection Act 2004
Financial
- Fringe Benefits Tax Act 1986
- Government Business Enterprise Act 1995
- Government Pricing Oversight Act 1995
- Financial Management & Audit Act 1990
- A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999