Water Management Act 1999

For the purpose of ensuring the due administration of a water management plan, the Minister may –

authorise the undertaking of surveys; and authorise the taking of measurements and samples of water and any other material which may affect the quality of water; and authorise the entry on land by persons approved by the Minister for any such purpose; and require the responsible water entity to provide the Minister with information relating to any activity arising from, or for the purpose of, the plan.