Facts about Australia's water resources

Water is one of Australia's most valuable resources. Water security is a major challenge facing our nation as the climate changes.

We collect, hold, manage, interpret and share national water information. This helps communities, governments and industry manage this precious natural resource.

Water Information Statement of Ambition

This statement outlines the vision and priorities informing our water information functions from 2023 to 2028.

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Ministerial statement of expectations

The Minister for the Environment and Water has issued a statement outlining the Australian Government’s expectations of the Bureau’s organisational performance as Australia's regulator for water data and information.

View the statement and the Bureau's response – the regulatory statement of intent – on our Commitments and reporting page.

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