Impact analysis statements

In November 2024 the Townsville City Council Mayor was suspended under section 122 of the Local Government Act 2009 (LGA).

In December 2024, updated standards for non-urban water measurement were published.

In September 2024, the Mary Basin water plan was amended to correct a typographical error.

In August 2024, the Wet Tropics water plan expiry was postponed from September 2024 to December 2032.

In August 2024, the Boyne River Basin water plan expiry was postponed from September 2024 to December 2026.

Changes were made to the Water Regulation 2016 in 2024 to improve the accuracy of water measurement and management.

In July 2024, the expiry date for the Georgina and Diamantina water plan was postponed from August 2024 to August 2027.

Changes to the Water Act 2000 commenced in 2023 to deliver efficiencies for water users and changes to water measurement.

The Mary Basin water plan was replaced with a new plan in 2024 after more than two years of consultation and scientific assessments.

Changes were made to the Water Regulation 2016 in 2023 to improve a range of water management challenges.

In April 2024, the Burnett Basin water plan expiry date was postponed from September 2024 to April 2027.