Australian water assessments prior to 2013
Through the Commonwealth Water Act 2007, the Bureau of Meteorology is responsible for producing regular reports on the status of Australia's water resources and how they are used. The water assessments assist understanding of the impact of past and present water management practices. This informs the design of water resource policies and plans, supporting the goals of the National Water Initiative.
Prior to 2013 there were seven assessments, at varying intervals, two of which were the Bureau's biennial assessments.
These assessments provide snapshots of Australia's national water resources for individual years from 2012 back to 1963. The assessments are:
- Australian Water Resources Assessment 2012, Bureau of Meteorology, © 2013.
- Australian Water Resources Assessment 2010, Bureau of Meteorology, © 2011.
- Australian Water Resources 2005, National Water Commission , © 2007.
- Australian Water Resources Assessment 2000, National Land and Water Audit, © 2001.
- Review of Australia's Water Resources and Water Use 1985, Australian Water Resources Council, © 1985.
- Review of Australia's Water Resources 1975, Australian Water Resources Council, © 1976.
- Review of Australia's Water Resources 1963, Australian Water Resources Council, © 1965.
All of these reports are copyright to the Commonwealth of Australia.
