Additional 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:
collecting, holding, managing, interpreting and disseminating Australia’s water information;
providing regular reports on the status of Australia’s water resources and patterns of usage of those resources;
providing regular forecasts on the future availability of Australia’s water resources;
compiling and maintaining water accounts for Australia, including a set of water accounts to be known as the National Water Account;
issuing National Water Information Standards;
giving advice on matters relating to water information;
undertaking and commissioning investigations to enhance understanding of Australia’s water resources;
any other matter, relating to water information, specified in the regulations.
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