ID:
policies-52
Name:
Wild Rivers Act 2005 (Queensland)
Issuing organisation:
Australian Parlimanet
Geographical Scope:
Australia
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater
Water management focus:
monitoring, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality, flow, level, pressure
Description:
This legislation was enacted to preserve the natural values of rivers that remain in near-pristine condition. It aimed to protect these rivers by regulating development activities within declared wild river areas.​
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
31 August 2005
Resource:
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/asmade/act-2005-042
Recommendations:
The Act recommended establishing buffer zones around wild rivers, restricting certain types of development, and implementing management plans to maintain the ecological integrity of these waterways.
