Water publications

National guidance on notifying change in ecological character of Australia's Ramsar Wetlands (Article 3.2)

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  • Water
  • Wetlands
Executive summary Australia is committed to promoting the conservation of listed Ramsar sites and the wise use of Australian wetlands.
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National framework and guidance for describing the ecological character of Australian Ramsar wetlands

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  • Water
  • Wetlands
Executive summary Understanding and documenting ecological character is central to maintaining and protecting the values of internationally and nationally important wetlands.
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Celebrating Australia’s wetlands: A showcase of Australian Ramsar sites

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  • Water
  • Wetlands
About the publication Australia was one of the first signatories to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention.
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Australia's Ramsar Sites

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  • Water
  • Wetlands
About the document The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar Convention) was signed in Ramsar, Iran on 2 February 1971.
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Independent Review of the Water Act 2007 - 2014

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  • Water
  • Water policy
An independent expert panel conducted a review of the Water Act 2007 in 2014. This was the first review under section 253 of the Act.
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