Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026

Current bills about: water rights

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4 current bills found.

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NSW Public Register of State and Commonwealth Water Access Licences

Water Management Amendment (Register of State and Commonwealth Water Access Licences) Bill 2025

environmental water public records water access licences water rights

Independent Bill

5 Feb 2026: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Fines for Unauthorized Water Take and Interference with Metering Equipment

Water Management Legislation Amendment (Stronger Enforcement and Penalties) Bill 2025

natural resource regulation water management water rights water sources

25 Nov 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Council

Legislative Assembly

Assent

NSW Better Transparency and New Ways to Settle Arguments Over Water Rights

Water Management Amendment (Water Access Licence Register Reform) Bill 2024

broker conduct dispute resolution foreign ownership water access licences water management water rights

Independent Bill

12 Nov 2024: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Assessment and Publication Requirements for Water Access Licence Transfers to Government

Water Management Amendment (Transfer of Water) Bill 2023

environmental impact socio-economic impact water access water management water rights

Independent Bill

30 Nov 2023: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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