Water Industry Act 2012

If an authorised officer finds that water is being supplied or consumed contrary to this Act, the authorised officer may disconnect the water supply.

If an authorised officer disconnects a water supply under this section, the officer must give written notice to the occupier of the relevant place—

informing the occupier that the water supply has been disconnected under this section; and

directing that the water supply must not be reconnected until arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of an authorised officer to ensure against future contravention of this Act.

If a water supply has been disconnected under this section, a person must not reconnect the water supply, or have it reconnected, without the approval of an authorised officer. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $10 000.