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Policy 3.1

Policy 3.1: Recognising existing rights to water

All existing rights and entitlements, including those of water users and the environment, will be recognised consistent with the Water Act 1989. This includes the security of entitlements and the right to a share of available water in a given year.

This policy can be found on page 54 of the Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy.

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Last updated 15/12/2011