Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008

A person, without lawful authority, must not – take or divert water or sewage from water infrastructure or sewerage infrastructure; or install a device to bypass a meter. In the case of – a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or an individual, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

In any proceedings under this section, the following is evidence of the unlawful taking or diversion of water or sewage:the finding of a device or connection that would have enabled the unlawful taking or diversion of water or sewage; the tampering with the meter by the defendant or someone acting with the authority of the defendant.