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By empowering councils to deliver on their local priorities, the Queensland Government is enabling better local outcomes.
Information about the management and use of Queensland's water.
Our role is to ensure that water is managed fairly and responsibly, to make best use of our water resources by delivering sustainable, safe, secure and affordable water to all Queenslanders.
View the water-related initiatives and public consultations currently being undertaken by the department.
We are reviewing each of Queensland’s 23 water plans to identify improved strategies for ‘unlocking’ Queensland’s water resources.
Read about the department's responsibilities, key activities and governance.
View publications related to departmental activities.
How you can visit our business centres or contact us by phone, email or post.
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Download the Queensland local government comparative information for 2005–06 (PDF, 2MB)
Last updated: 19 Oct 2026