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Licensing

We grant a number of licences and permits that protect our water resources and promote its sustainable and efficient use.

This section has information about:

  • the types of water licences and permits
  • how to apply for licences and permits
  • where water is available
  • vegetation clearing controls
  • exemptions and responsibilities of licence and permit holders
  • metering information
  • how water can be traded with other licensees

Interim regulatory best practice principles

Guiding regulatory principles have been established to guide the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation from 1 July 2017, following the amalgamation of the Department of Water, Department of Environment Regulation and the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority,

The guiding principles have been set in the interim and the department will undertake further work including consultation in order to finalise them.

Water Licensing
Water licensing
Licences and how to apply, licensing policies, forms to download and answers to questions frequently asked by current and prospective licensees.
Water Trading
Water trading
Find out who is eligible to trade water entitlements and how applications are assessed. Click here to identify potential trading partners from the Water Register.
Metering and measurement
This content has been updated and moved to WA.gov.au
Water licensing fees
This content has been updated and moved to WA.gov.au
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The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was established by the Government of Western Australia on 1 July 2017. It is a result of the amalgamation of the Department of Environment Regulation, Department of Water and the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority. This website/publication may contain references to previous government departments and programs. Please contact the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to clarify any specific information.

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