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Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992

WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) REGULATION 1992

Queensland Water Act 2000 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) REGULATION 1992 Reprinted as in force on 30 June 2002 (includes amendments up to SL No. 184 of 2000) This is the reprint current on the repeal date Reprint No. 4C This reprint is prepared by the Ofﬁce of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel Warning—This reprint is not an authorised copy

Information about this reprint This regulation is reprinted as at 30 June 2002. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(c)). The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was made—see list of legislation and list of annotations in endnotes. This page is speciﬁc to this reprint. See previous reprints for information about earlier changes made under the Reprints Act 1992. A table of earlier reprints is included in the endnotes. Also see endnotes for information about— • when provisions commenced • editorial changes made in earlier reprints.

Queensland WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) REGULATION 1992 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Charges payable to the chief executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4A Fee for application for amended licence—Act, s 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4B Fees generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5 Interest on outstanding debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PART 2—PROVISIONS RELATING TO WATER SUPPLY 6 Regulated section of a watercourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Water harvesting during periods of unregulated ﬂow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8 Water taken during periods of unrestricted ﬂow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 Irrigation projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 Ground water areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 11A Carryover of water allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11B Forward draw of water allocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PART 3—WATER CHARGES 12 Deﬁnitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 13 Water charges for sch 1 land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 14 Minimum annual account fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 14A Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Charges for water in excess of entitlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16A Notice for payment of charges or fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16B Recovery of charges and fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 17 Nominal allocation charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 18 Payment of a nominal allocation charge by instalments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PART 4—LOCAL SERVICES CHARGES 19 Meaning of “owner” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 20 Charge for local services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 21 Owner must pay within 30 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 22 Notice to the chief executive concerning dealings with land . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 23 Evidentiary provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 24 Collection of garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PART 5—OTHER CHARGES 26 Drainage rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 27 Making and levying assessments—Act, s 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SCHEDULE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 WATER CHARGES 1 Awoonga-Callide pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2 Barker-Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3 Barns ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 4 Border Rivers ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5 Bowen-Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6 Bowen ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7 Boyne River project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 10 Callide Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 11 Callide Valley ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 12 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 13 Condamine ground water area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 14 Cressbrook Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 15 Cunnamulla Weir project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 16 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 17 Dumaresq River project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 18 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 19 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 20 Fitzroy River Barrage project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 21 Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 22 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 23 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 24 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 25 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 26 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 27 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 28 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 29 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 30 Oakey Creek ground water management area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 31 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 32 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 33 Stanwell pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 34 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 35 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 36 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 37 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 38 Upper Condamine project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 39 Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 40 Warrill Valley project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SCHEDULE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 NOMINAL ALLOCATION CHARGES 1 Barker-Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 2 Bowen-Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 3 Boyne River project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 4 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 5 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 6 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 7 Cunnamulla Weir project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 8 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 9 Dumaresq River project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 10 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 11 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 12 Lockyer Valley project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 13 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 14 Lower Mary irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 15 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 16 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 17 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 18 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 19 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 20 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 21 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 22 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 23 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 24 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 25 Upper Condamine River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 26 Warrill Valley project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 SCHEDULE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES 1 Water supply charges for serviced land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 2 Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 3 Garbage collection charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 SCHEDULE 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 DRAINAGE RATES SCHEDULE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 FEES ENDNOTES 1 Index to endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2 Date to which amendments incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 4 Table of earlier reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 5 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 6 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

s1 7 s2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) REGULATION 1992 [as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 30 June 2002] PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 . 1 2 Deﬁnitions In this regulation— “channel supply” means the supply of water from a channel constructed by the chief executive. “consumer offtake” means water outlet works comprising a meter, valve and pipe fittings installed on a bulk water supply pipeline for conveying water to individual consumers. “drainage rate” means a rate prescribed under section 26. “ground water” means an underground source of water. “ground water area” means an area determined by the chief executive under section 11 to be a ground water area. “irrigation project” means an area determined by the chief executive under section 10 to be an irrigation project. “local services” means water, sewerage or sullage disposal services or garbage removal services. “nominal allocation charge” means a charge payable under section 17. 1 This regulation is continued in effect under section 1131 of the Water Act 2000 . In this regulation, any reference to a section of the Act is a reference to a section of the repealed Act.

s4 8 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 “on-farm storage” means any storage of water made for purposes other than merely domestic purposes. “re-lift area” means an area within which the channel supply to a holding can not be effected merely by gravity, but requires water to be pumped from a channel. “rural residential purposes” of the use of water on land with an area not more than 10 ha that is in a rural residential zone (however described) under a planning scheme under the Local Government (Planning and Environment) Act 1990 , includes agricultural and horticultural purposes. “serviced land” means land on which there is an improvement for which the State provides local services. “Suncorp Metway business variable lending rate” means the variable base interest rate set by the Suncorp Metway Bank for loans to business entities. “surface water” means water in a watercourse other than a channel constructed by the chief executive. “water charge” means a charge payable under part 3. “water harvesting” means the taking of water from a source during a period that the chief executive has notified under section 7 to be a period of unregulated flow in relation to the source. “water year” in relation to a rate, assessment or charge, means the period specified in this regulation of not more than 1 year for which the rate, assessment or charge is made or levied. 4 Charges payable to the chief executive (1) A charge payable under this regulation (other than section 17) is payable to the chief executive. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an assessment made by a board under section 175 2 of the Act. 2 Section 175 (Making and levying assessments) of the Act

s 4A 9 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 s7 4A Fee for application for amended licence—Act, s 45 (1) This section applies if an application is made under section 45 of the Act for an amended licence for the Giru ground water area for the purpose of increasing a surface water allocation by an amount and decreasing a ground water allocation by the same amount. (2) For the purposes of section 42(1)(c) of the Act, the prescribed fee is $150.00 for each ML by which the surface water allocation is to be increased. 4B Fees generally Fees payable under the Act are in schedule 5. 5 Interest on outstanding debt For the purposes of this regulation (other than section 18), the interest rate on an outstanding debt is the rate that is 2% above the Suncorp Metway business variable lending rate as applying from time to time. PART 2—PROVISIONS RELATING TO WATER SUPPLY 6 Regulated section of a watercourse (1) The chief executive may determine a part of a watercourse to be a regulated section of the watercourse if the chief executive considers that the water supply in that part is increased from time to time as a result of works constructed or operated by the chief executive. (2) The chief executive must note on a licence that permits water to be taken from a part of a watercourse that is a regulated section, that the part is a regulated section. 7 Water harvesting during periods of unregulated ﬂow (1) If at any time the chief executive considers that the water supply available from a source exceeds the expected demands on the water supply at that time, the chief executive may make a notification under this section.

s 8 10 s 8 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (2) The notification— (a) is to be made to the persons licensed to harvest water from the source; and (b) is to declare a period of unregulated ﬂow in relation to the source; and (c) may specify days on which the period starts and ﬁnishes, or may declare that the period is to continue until the chief executive makes a further notiﬁcation specifying the day that the period is to ﬁnish; and (d) may be made by public notice or any other suitable means. (3) For the purpose of calculating a water charge payable, by a person licensed to harvest water, for an amount of water taken from a source during a period of unregulated flow, that amount— (a) is to be included in a determination of the amount of water taken by water harvesting; and (b) is not to be included in a determination of the amount of water taken made by reference to an announced allocation or nominal allocation of a holding. (4) If, in a notification made under this section, the chief executive declares— (a) a period of unregulated ﬂow in relation to a regulated section of the Condamine River North Branch; and (b) that, during the period, either general water harvesting or restricted water harvesting is to apply; a person must pay the charge, for water taken during the period, that is speciﬁed in this regulation in relation to general water harvesting or restricted water harvesting (as the case may be). 8 Water taken during periods of unrestricted ﬂow (1) If at any time the chief executive considers that the water supply available from a source exceeds the expected demands on the water supply at that time, the chief executive may make a notification under this section.

s 10 11 s 10 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (2) The notification— (a) is to be made to the persons licensed to take water from the source; and (b) is to declare a period of unrestricted ﬂow in relation to the source; and (c) may specify days on which the period starts and ﬁnishes, or may declare that the period is to continue until the chief executive makes a further notiﬁcation specifying the day that the period is to ﬁnish; and (d) may be made by public notice or any other suitable means. (3) For the purpose of calculating a water charge payable for an amount of water taken from the source during a period of unrestricted flow, that amount— (a) is to be charged at the speciﬁed rate for taking water during a period of unrestricted ﬂow; and (b) is to be included in any determination of the amount of water taken made by reference to an announced allocation or nominal allocation of a holding. 10 Irrigation projects (1) If the chief executive— (a) operates, or has constructed, works outside an irrigation area; and (b) considers that the water supply in an area outside an irrigation area has been increased as a result of the works; the chief executive may determine the area to be an irrigation project. (2) The chief executive may name an irrigation project for the purposes of the Act, for example—the ‘Mary Valley project’. (3) The chief executive must display at an office of the department, or other suitable place, in or near an irrigation project, a map showing the boundaries of the irrigation project. (4) The chief executive may make further determinations adding an area to, or excluding an area from, an irrigation project.

s 11 12 s 11 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (5) In determining whether an area should be added to or excluded from an irrigation project, the chief executive must have regard to the effect the works are having on the water supply in the area at the time of the determination. (6) If the chief executive determines that an area be added to or excluded from an irrigation project, the chief executive must, by public notice or other suitable means, notify the persons licensed to take water from the area. 11 Ground water areas (1) If the chief executive— (a) manages the ground water resource in an area; or (b) operates, or has constructed, works that the chief executive considers have— (i) increased the ground water supply in an area; or (ii) reduced the demand for ground water in an area; the chief executive may determine the area to be a ground water area. (2) The chief executive may name a ground water area for the purposes of the Act, for example—the ‘Horseshoe Lagoon ground water area’. (3) The chief executive must display at an office of the department, or other suitable place, in or near a ground water area, a map showing the boundaries of the ground water area. (4) The chief executive may make further determinations adding an area to, or excluding an area from, a ground water area. (5) In determining whether an area should be added to or excluded from a ground water area, the chief executive must have regard to— (a) any representation made by a person affected by the determination; and (b) any other evidence; as to the effect the works are having on the ground water supply, or demand for ground water, in the area at the time of the determination. (6) If the chief executive determines that an area be added to or excluded from a ground water area, the chief executive must, by public notice or

s 11A 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 s 11B other suitable means, notify the persons licensed to take water from the area. 11A Carryover of water allocations (1) This section applies if— (a) a person holds a nominal allocation for land in an area mentioned in schedule 1; and (b) the chief executive has decided an announced allocation for the land for a water year; and (c) the person has not used all the water, available under the announced allocation, during the water year. (2) The person may apply to the chief executive to carry over all or part of the unused water from the water year to the next water year. (3) The application must be accompanied by an application fee of $100. (4) The chief executive may approve the carryover if the chief executive is satisfied it is reasonable to do so having regard to— (a) the storage capacity available in the area; and (b) the quantity of water for which the chief executive estimates a carryover might be requested during the water year. (5) The chief executive may approve the carryover on conditions including— (a) the time within which the carried over water must be used; and (b) how much of the carried over water is available for use. (6) The chief executive may also approve carryovers for all or part of an area, without application by holders of nominal allocations for land in the area. 11B Forward draw of water allocations (1) This section applies if— (a) a person holds a nominal allocation for land in an area mentioned in schedule 1; and

s 11B 14 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 s 11B (b) the chief executive has decided an announced allocation for the land for a water year; and (c) the person reasonably expects to use all the water, available under the announced allocation, during the water year. (2) The person may apply to the chief executive to forward draw, to the water year, all or part of the water to be available under an announced allocation for the next water year. (3) The application must be accompanied by an application fee of $100. (4) The chief executive may approve the forward draw if the chief executive is satisfied it is reasonable to do so having regard to— (a) the availability of water in the area; and (b) the impact the forward draw might have on the supply of water for other persons in the area who would be entitled to receive water in the next water year. (5) The chief executive may approve the forward draw on conditions including— (a) the time within which the forward draw water must be used; and (b) that the forward draw water may not be the subject of an agreement under section 231 3 of the Act to allow another person to use the water. (6) The chief executive may also approve forward draws for all or part of an area, without application by holders of nominal allocations for land in the area. (7) If a quantity of water is forward drawn under this section, the quantity of water is to be deducted from the announced allocation available for use in the water year from which it was drawn. (8) In subsection (1)(c)— “announced allocation” , if a person’s nominal allocations for licences are combined on 1 notice for payment under section 14A, 4 means the aggregate of the announced allocations for the nominal allocations. 3 Section 231 (Agreements as to transfer of water under allocation) of the Act 4 Section 14A (Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes)

s 12 15 s 14A Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 PART 3—WATER CHARGES 12 Deﬁnitions In this part— “land” means a holding or land for which water may be taken under a licence. “relevant area” , in relation to land, means— (a) in the case of land in an area mentioned in schedule 1—the area mentioned; or (b) in any other case—the area mentioned in schedule 1 from which water may be taken under a licence for the land. 13 Water charges for sch 1 land (1) A charge is levied on water allocated, supplied or taken from a schedule 1 area for land. (2) The charge is levied for the water year specified in schedule 1 for the area. (3) Subject to sections 14 and 16, the charge for the water is the amount specified in schedule 1 as the charge for water from the relevant source in the relevant area. 14 Minimum annual account fee (1) A minimum annual account fee is payable for a water year on each nominal allocation granted to land for which water may be taken from an area mentioned in schedule 1. (2) If the charge levied under section 13 for the water year is less than the minimum annual account fee stated in schedule 1 for the area, the minimum annual account fee is payable. 14A Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes (1) This section applies if— (a) a person holds more than 1 licence for a schedule 1 area; and

s 16 16 s 16A Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (b) the person applies to the chief executive to have the person’s nominal allocations, for licences speciﬁed in the application, combined on 1 notice for payment; and (c) the application is accompanied by an application fee of $50. (2) The chief executive may combine the nominal allocations for the licences in 1 notice of payment if the chief executive is satisfied it is reasonable to do so having regard to— (a) the distance between the parcels of land for which the nominal allocations were granted; and (b) whether the parcels of land are serviced by the same works. (3) If nominal allocations for the licences are combined in 1 notice for payment, section 14 must be applied to the aggregate of the nominal allocations for the licences, and the aggregate of the corresponding announced allocations, as if the nominal allocations were 1 allocation and the announced allocations were 1 allocation. 16 Charges for water in excess of entitlements (1) A charge is levied on water in excess of an entitlement under an announced allocation that is taken under an authority granted under section 229 of the Act. (2) The charge may be worked out using the formula— amount payable for water + percentage amount of nominal allocation . (3) In the formula— “amount payable for water” is the amount payable under this regulation (other than this section) for the water. “percentage amount of nominal allocation” is 5% of the nominal allocation charge specified in schedule 2 for each megalitre of water taken under the authority for the land. 16A Notice for payment of charges or fees (1) A charge under section 13 or 16, or a fee under section 14— (a) may be made and levied— (i) for the period decided by the chief executive; or

s 16B 17 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 s 17 (ii) if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly; and (b) may be made and levied by giving written notice to the person to whom water is supplied; and (c) becomes payable on the day the notice is issued; and (d) must be paid within 30 days after the notice is issued; and (e) for any part of the charge or fee remaining unpaid after 30 days—accrues interest at the rate stated in section 5. (2) A notice given under subsection (1)(b) must state— (a) the amount of the charge or fee and the period for which it is levied; and (b) the time and place for payment; and (c) that any part of the charge or fee remaining unpaid after 30 days accrues interest; and (d) the interest rate. (3) Interest payable on any part of a charge under section 13 or 16, or a fee under section 14, remaining unpaid after 30 days applies from the day the notice is issued to the day the fee or charge is paid. 16B Recovery of charges and fees (1) Any part of a charge under section 13 or 16, or a fee under section 14, that becomes payable under section 16A may be recovered by the chief executive by action in a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Interest payable on a charge or fee may be recovered in the same way the charge or fee may be recovered. 17 Nominal allocation charges (1) Before the chief executive grants a nominal allocation for land in an irrigation area or irrigation project, the owner of the land must pay to the chief executive the nominal allocation charge specified for the land in schedule 2.

s 18 18 s 19 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (1A) The charges specified in schedule 2 do not apply to the sale, under part 5 of the Act, of an entitlement to be issued with a licence for a nominal allocation. (2) Despite subsection (1), the chief executive may grant the nominal allocation if the owner of the land arranges for payment of the nominal allocation charge for the land by instalments on terms satisfactory to the chief executive. (3) The owner of the land is not required to pay the nominal allocation charge for the land if— (a) the owner acquires the land through an auction under the Land Act 1994 ; and (b) a nominal allocation is granted for the land before the land is offered for auction. 18 Payment of a nominal allocation charge by instalments (1) This section applies if an owner of land pays a nominal allocation charge by instalments. (2) The owner must— (a) pay interest on the unpaid part of the charge; and (b) comply with the agreed terms for payment of instalments. (3) Interest on the unpaid part of the charge— (a) accrues from the day the nominal allocation is granted; and (b) is payable at a rate that is 1.5% above the Suncorp Metway business variable lending rate applying on the day each instalment is payable. PART 4—LOCAL SERVICES CHARGES 19 Meaning of “owner” In this part— “owner” does not include the State.

s 20 19 s 22 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 20 Charge for local services (1) A charge is payable for local services provided to serviced land. (2) The charge for a local service is the amount specified in schedule 3 for the service. (3) The chief executive must give written notice to an owner of serviced land specifying— (a) the amount of the charges payable for the owner’s land; and (b) the local services for which the charges are made; and (c) the period to which the charge applies; and (d) the day by which the charges must be paid; and (e) the way in which payment must be made. 21 Owner must pay within 30 days (1) The owner must pay the amount specified in the notice within 30 days after receiving the notice. (2) Payment must be made at the place, or in the way, specified in the notice. 22 Notice to the chief executive concerning dealings with land (1) An owner who disposes of an interest in serviced land must give written notice of disposal to the chief executive within 7 days after disposal. (2) The notice must specify— (a) the name and address of the person gaining the interest (the “purchaser” ); and (b) the nature of the interest; and (c) the day on which the purchaser becomes liable to pay charges under this part. (3) An owner who vacates land in which the State has an interest must give written notice of vacation to the chief executive within 7 days after vacation.

s 23 20 s 23 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (4) An owner who, without reasonable excuse, does not give notice to the chief executive under subsection (1) or (3) continues to be liable for charges payable for local services to the land after the day of disposal or vacation. (5) However, the owner ceases to be liable for charges payable for local services provided to the land after the first of the following events happens— (a) the chief executive receives written notice— (i) in the case of land in which the State has an interest—that the owner has vacated the land; and (ii) in other cases—of the name and address of the purchaser of the land; (b) the chief executive sends a notice under section 20 addressed to the purchaser. (6) Subsection (4) does not limit the liability of the purchaser for charges payable for local services to the land after the day on which the purchaser acquires an interest in the land. (7) A person must not state something in a notice that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (8) If a former owner of serviced land continues, under subsection (4), to be liable for charges payable for local services to the land, the chief executive may recover the amount payable from either— (a) the former owner; or (b) the purchaser of the land. 23 Evidentiary provisions (1) This section applies to a proceeding for the recovery of a debt under this part. (2) A certificate purporting to be signed by the chief executive and stating the following matters is evidence of the matters— (a) land described in the certiﬁcate is serviced land;

s 24 21 s 24 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (b) the person named in the certiﬁcate as the owner of serviced land is the owner of the land; (c) speciﬁed charges for a speciﬁed period were payable for local services provided to the land; (d) a speciﬁed amount is owing to the State by the person named in the certiﬁcate. 24 Collection of garbage (1) This section applies if the chief executive provides a garbage removal service for serviced land. (2) The occupier of the serviced land must ensure that— (a) a garbage bin used for the collection of rubbish by the chief executive is made of galvanised iron or plastic and has a capacity that is not more than— (i) the maximum capacity approved by the local government for the area in which the land is situated; or (ii) if the local government has not approved a maximum capacity—85 L; and (b) the bin is not ﬁlled beyond its capacity; and (c) only household garbage is put in the bin; and (d) wet garbage is wrapped before being put in the bin; and (e) if the bin must be placed for its contents to be collected—the bin is placed as nearly as possible to the corner of the house most directly in line with the entrance. (3) The chief executive is not required to remove rubbish in a bin if the occupier does not comply with this section. (4) If, under subsection (3), the chief executive does not remove rubbish, it does not affect the obligation of the person required to pay an annual charge for the local service to pay the full annual charge.

s 26 22 s 27 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 PART 5—OTHER CHARGES 26 Drainage rates (1) For the purposes of section 116 of the Act, this section sets out— (a) a charge that may be levied by the chief executive; and (b) the basis for levying the charge. (2) The chief executive may, in relation to each water year, levy a charge on the owner of land within an irrigation area, at the rate set out in schedule 4 for the irrigation area. (2A) The charge may be levied— (a) for the period decided by the chief executive; or (b) if the chief executive does not decide a period—quarterly. (3) The chief executive may levy the charge on a person by sending to the person a notice specifying— (a) the amount of the charge; and (ab) the period for which it is levied; and (b) the day, not before 30 days after the date of the notice, by which the amount is payable. (4) A person who receives a notice sent under subsection (3) must comply with the notice. (5) A levy made under this section in relation to land is to be determined according to the area of the land at the date of the notice. 27 Making and levying assessments—Act, s 175 (1) The following boards may make and levy an assessment under section 175 of the Act— • North Burdekin Water Board • Pioneer Valley Water Board • South Burdekin Water Board. (2) The assessment must be—

s 27 23 s 27 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 (a) on every tonne of sugarcane received at a sugar mill during a crushing season for the mill; and (b) if made and levied by the North Burdekin Water Board—not more than $1.20 on a tonne; and (c) if made and levied by the South Burdekin Water Board—not more than 75c on a tonne; and (d) if made and levied by the Pioneer Valley Water Board—not more than $20.20 on a tonne. (3) The proportions for paying the assessment are— (a) for North and South Burdekin Water Boards— • sugar mill owner—one-third; • sugarcane grower—two-thirds; and (b) for Pioneer Valley Water Board— • sugar mill owner—100% • sugarcane grower—nil. (4) The time fixed for paying the assessment is 2 months after the board gives notice of the assessment to the owner of the sugar mill on whom the assessment is made and levied. (5) In this section— “crushing season” , for a sugar mill, means the period during which sugarcane is received at the mill and crushed.

24 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 WATER CHARGES sections 13 and 14 1 Awoonga-Callide pipeline project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $347.10. (3) The charge for the supply from a consumer offtake of each megalitre of water for stock or domestic purposes is $347.10. 2 Barker-Barambah project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 for each further megalitre taken. (4) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.90 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 450. (5) The following charges apply for water from the Redgate re-lift section— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $21.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

25 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $25.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 for each further megalitre taken. 3 Barns ground water area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $90. (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $21 for each further megalitre taken up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $40.75 for each further megalitre taken. 4 Border Rivers ground water management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $89. (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) $1 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) 65c for each megalitre taken. 5 Bowen-Broken Rivers project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Bowen River or Broken River— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.55 for each megalitre taken;

26 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) for supply by water harvesting—$3.40 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 700. 6 Bowen ground water management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 December. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $88. (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.15 for each megalitre taken. 7 Boyne River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $176. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Boyne River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $22.30 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation; (d) by water harvesting—$3.25 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 625. 8 Bundaberg irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$360; and (b) for surface water—$180; and (c) for ground water—$90. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel or watercourse supplemented from a channel—

27 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (a) $5.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $59.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $78.80 for each further megalitre taken. (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $5.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.20 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.30 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $51.95 for each further megalitre taken. (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$36.40 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. (6) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Bundaberg ground water area— (a) $3.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.10 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.75 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $44.45 for each further megalitre taken. 9 Burdekin River irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$354; and (b) for surface water—$177; and

28 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) for ground water—$88.50. (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel or regulated drain— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (b) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$100 for each diversion facility or pumping plant; (c) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River— (i) $3.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $8.80 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (d) from the Giru ground water area or a watercourse supplemented from Haughton main channel— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) for a water allocation ﬁrst issued before 1 March 1995—$14.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a water allocation ﬁrst issued on or after 1 March 1995—$33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (e) from Glady’s Lagoon— (i) up to natural yield—nil; and (ii) other than from natural yield— (A) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (f) from Reedbeds re-lift— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and

29 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (ii) for a water allocation ﬁrst issued before 1 March 1995—$15.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a water allocation ﬁrst issued on or after 1 March 1995—$34.85 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation. (4) The following annual charge applies for each bore from which ground water is taken for the supply of water up to the announced allocation from the Burdekin ground water area— (a) for a bore with a nominal allocation of not more than 25 ML—$88.52; (b) for a bore with a nominal allocation of more than 25 ML—$400. (5) The following charges apply for each megalitre of water taken over the announced allocation— (a) from a channel or from a watercourse supplemented from a channel—$69.10; (b) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River—$42.40; (c) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$39.70; (d) from the Giru ground water area—$69.10; (e) from the Burdekin ground water area—$30. 10 Callide Valley project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee for ground water is $89. (3) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Callide Valley ground water area or from surface water— (a) $1 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $15.05 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation;

30 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (d) $128.40 for each further megalitre taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (e) $256.80 for each further megalitre taken. 11 Callide Valley ground water management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee for ground water is $89. (3) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the area— (a) $1.08 for each megalitre of announced allocation; (b) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $128.40 for each further megalitre taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $256.80 for each further megalitre taken. 12 Chinchilla Weir project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each megalitre taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $144 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. 13 Condamine ground water area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June.

31 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (2) The minimum annual account fee is $90. (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) $1 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $102.40 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. 14 Cressbrook Creek project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$89; and (b) for ground water—$89. (3) The following charges apply for water from the Cressbrook Creek ground water area or from surface water— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.20 for each megalitre taken. 15 Cunnamulla Weir project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2.52 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.00 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $34.50 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation.

32 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) 16 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $24.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from the regulated section of the Dawson River downstream of Glebe Weir to the junction with Herbert Creek— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water from the Glebe Weir reservoir— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $3.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting—

33 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (a) from a channel—$24.30 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Dawson River and from the Glebe Weir reservoir—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. 17 Dumaresq River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. (2) The minimum annual account fee for surface water is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse flowing from Glenlyon Dam— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.60 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $136 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.40 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 700. 18 Emerald irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$362; and (b) for surface water—$181. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.85 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $258.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation;

34 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $8.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $258.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$20.85 for each megalitre taken; (b) from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek—$2.90 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 450. 19 Eton irrigation area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $361. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $10.44 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $29.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $80.70 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $403.40 for each further megalitre taken. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is— (a) for water from Mirani diversion channel—$15.95 for each megalitre taken; and (b) for water from a channel other than Mirani diversion channel—$29.90 for each megalitre taken. 20 Fitzroy River Barrage project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Fitzroy River— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation;

35 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $10.65 for each megalitre taken. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.16 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 580. 21 Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $70 for each metered outlet. 22 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$177; and (b) for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel—$354; and (c) for water from Clarendon ground water area—$177. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) when ﬂow is restricted—$22 for each megalitre taken; (c) when ﬂow is unrestricted—$12 for each megalitre taken. (4) The following charges apply for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $22 for each megalitre taken. (5) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Clarendon ground water area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $12 for each megalitre taken.

36 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (6) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. 23 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 April. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $177. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $28.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. 24 Logan River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $11.95 for each megalitre taken. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River is $4.20 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $2 100. 25 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$362; and

37 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) for surface water—$181. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $8.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.60 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $95.50 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $145.50 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from Mary Barrage— (a) $6.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $64.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $114.40 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water from Tinana Barrage or Teddington Weir— (a) $7.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $14 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $71.90 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $121.90 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. 26 Macintyre Brook project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water other than by water harvesting— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation;

38 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $10.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $141.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.50 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 750. 27 Maranoa River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.30 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $34.95 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. 28 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The amount payable for water taken for an owner’s land is $397.65 plus the charge worked out under subsection (3). (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area— (i) $18 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $24 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $63 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $420 for each further megalitre taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area—

39 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (i) $16 for each megalitre up to 100 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $11 for each megalitre over 100 ML and up to 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iii) $11 for each megalitre over 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iv) $15.50 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken up to 100 ML; and (v) $13.50 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken over 100 ML and up to 500 ML; and (vi) $10 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken over 500 ML; and (vii) $47.25 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (viii)$315 for each further megalitre taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River— (i) $7.30 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $7.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $22.05 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $147 for each further megalitre taken; (d) from a regulated section of Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300— (i) $3.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) nil for each megalitre taken; (e) from a regulated section of a watercourse not mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d)— (i) $12.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and

40 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (ii) $10 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $33.20 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $221.60 for each further megalitre taken; (f) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$5.15 for each megalitre taken. (4) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area—$24 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area—$15.50 for each megalitre taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.40 for each megalitre taken; (d) from a regulated section of Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) from a regulated section of a watercourse not mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d)—$10 for each megalitre taken. 29 Mary Valley project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for water from Pie Creek diversion—$362. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Yabba Creek or the Mary River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $61.50 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation;

41 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (d) $111.50 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from a section of a watercourse regulated by the Pie Creek diversion scheme— (a) $10 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (b) $45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (c) $105 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (d) $155 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water from Cedar Pocket Dam or the regulated section of East Deep Creek between Cedar Pocket Dam and the junction with North Deep Creek— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. 30 Oakey Creek ground water management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $80 for each metered outlet. 31 Pioneer River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. (3) The following charges apply for water from the regulated section of Pioneer River— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.95 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.90 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation;

42 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (d) $119.50 for each further megalitre taken. (4) However, if the water is supplied to the Pioneer Valley Water Board, the following charges apply— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $6.80 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.90 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119.50 for each further megalitre taken. (5) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. 32 Proserpine River project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for ground water—$181. (3) The following charges apply for water from surface water or from the Proserpine ground water area— (a) $4.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $26.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $133 for each further megalitre taken. (4) However, if the water is supplied to the Kelsey Creek Water Board, the following charges apply— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

43 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $26.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $133 for each further megalitre taken. 33 Stanwell pipeline project (1) In this area the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $282. (3) The charge for water for stock or for domestic purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes is $148.65 for each megalitre taken plus $133.76 for each offtake in each water year. 34 St George irrigation area or project (1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $264.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Thuraggi watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel— (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.75 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $147.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water from Beardmore Dam or a regulated section of the Balonne River— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.75 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

44 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $147.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel— (i) to on-farm storage—$10.25 for each megalitre taken; or (ii) for another use—$10.25 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Thuraggi watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel—$5.80 for each megalitre taken; (c) from Beardmore Dam or from any watercourse downstream of Beardmore Dam to the Queensland/New South Wales border—$3.70 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 850. 35 Tarong pipeline project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $299.65. (3) The following charges apply for water for stock, domestic and rural residential purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $299.65 for each megalitre taken. 36 Three Moon Creek project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for ground water—$90.50. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Three Moon Creek— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

45 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $13.70 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.40 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Three Moon Creek ground water area— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.70 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.40 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (5) Subsections (6) and (7) apply if— (a) a person has both a ground water allocation and a surface water allocation; and (b) the quality of the ground water available to the person is at least 3 000 micro-siemens per centimetre; and (c) the person applies to the chief executive to vary the allocations by decreasing the ground water allocation, and increasing the surface water allocation by the amount that the ground water allocation is decreased. (6) The ground water allocation may be varied in the way mentioned in subsection (5)(c) by no more than 50% of the nominal allocation for ground water at the commencement of this section. (7) The following charges apply after the variation mentioned in subsection (6)— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.15 for each megalitre of ground water taken.

46 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (8) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. 37 Upper Burnett project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$178; and (b) for water from John Goleby Weir—$178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Nogo River or the Burnett River— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.70 for each megalitre taken up to announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $500 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from John Goleby Weir— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 102.5% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.50 for each megalitre taken over 102.5% and up to 105% of the announced allocation; (e) $107 for each megalitre taken over 105% and up to 107.5% of the announced allocation; (f) $214 for each megalitre taken over 107.5% of the announced allocation.

47 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of the Nogo River or Burnett River is $2.70 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 350. (6) The charge for water extracted from sand in river beds is $2.70 for each megalitre taken. 38 Upper Condamine project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $144 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $17.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $214 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. (6) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) by restricted water harvesting— (i) $8.50 for each megalitre taken up to 500 ML; and (ii) $4.90 for each megalitre taken over 500 ML; (b) by general water harvesting—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800.

48 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) 39 Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $80 for each metered outlet. 40 Warrill Valley project (1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek from its junction with Reynolds Creek or the Bremer River from the junction of Warrill Creek downstream to Berry’s Lagoon— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $274 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek and the Upper Warrill systems— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $274 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a regulated section of Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek from its junction with Reynolds Creek or the Bremer River from the junction of Warrill Creek downstream to Berry’s Lagoon—$3.40 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 700; (b) from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek or the Upper Warrill systems—$3.80 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 900.

49 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 2 NOMINAL ALLOCATION CHARGES section 17 for each megalitre $ 1 Barker-Barambah project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 2 Bowen-Broken Rivers project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 3 Boyne River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 4 Bundaberg irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 (2) For supply from a regulated section of a watercourse . 150.00 5 Burdekin River irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel, regulated drain, the Giru ground water area or a watercourse supplemented from a channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2) For supply from a regulated section of the Burdekin River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 100.00

50 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) (3) For supply from ground water in the Burdekin ground water area to a holding not having access to supply from a channel system or a regulated section of a watercourse . . . . . . . (4) For supply from ground water in the Burdekin ground water area to a holding having access to supply from a channel system or a regulated section of a watercourse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 nil 6 Chinchilla Weir project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 7 Cunnamulla Weir project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 8 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 (2) For supply from a regulated section of a watercourse . 100.00 9 Dumaresq River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350.00 10 Emerald irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.00 (2) For supply from a regulated section of a watercourse . 125.00 11 Eton irrigation area For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00

51 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) 12 Lockyer Valley project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 13 Logan River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 14 Lower Mary irrigation area or project (1) For supply for rural residential purposes or intensive animal husbandry purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 000.00 (2) For supply from a channel or a regulated section of a watercourse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 15 Macintyre Brook project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00 16 Maranoa River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00 17 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 (2) For supply from a regulated section of a watercourse . 150.00 18 Mary Valley project (1) For supply for rural residential purposes or intensive animal husbandry purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 000.00 (2) For supply for other purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00

52 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) 19 Pioneer River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150.00 20 Proserpine River project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 21 St George irrigation area or project (1) For supply from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 (2) For supply from a regulated section of a watercourse . 300.00 22 Tarong pipeline project For supply for rural residential purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 000.00 23 Three Moon Creek project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 24 Upper Burnett project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 25 Upper Condamine River For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300.00 26 Warrill Valley project For supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00

53 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 3 CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES section 20 1 Water supply charges for serviced land (1) The annual amount payable for the supply of water to serviced land is, for each purpose for which an improvement on the land is used— (a) a minimum charge of 38.9c for each kilolitre of the minimum kilolitre amount prescribed for the purpose under subsection (2) (whether or not the minimum kilolitre amount is taken); plus (b) if the minimum kilolitre amount is taken—61.21c for each kilolitre of water taken over the minimum kilolitre amount. (2) The following amounts are the minimum kilolitre amounts— (a) for the purpose of a church, CWA rest room, kindergarten, preschool centre (other than a State preschool), creche or playgroup centre—300 kL; (b) for the purpose of a ﬂat—360 kL; (c) for the purpose of a private residence or dwelling, public hall, premises of a society, club, league, association or lodge, picture theatre, retail shop, ofﬁce, bank, warehouse, bulk store or sports clubhouse—600 kL; (d) for the purpose of a sawmill (electrically powered), post ofﬁce, garage, mechanical or other workshop, service station, butchery, bakery, cafe, restaurant, railway station or kiosk—900 kL; (e) for the purpose of a boarding or lodging house or school—1 200 kL; (f) for the purpose of a hospital—1 500 kL; (g) for the purpose of a cordial or aerated water factory, caravan park, hostel or motel, or a campsite with camp accommodation and ablution building—1 800 kL; (h) for the purpose of a hotel—2 400 kL;

54 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 3 (continued) (i) for the purpose of a swimming pool, sporting ﬁeld or parkland—3 000 kL; (j) for the purpose of a lawn bowling club—3 600 kL; (k) for the purpose of a retail shop, ofﬁce, bank, warehouse or bulk store, if the improvement is used for 2 or more of the purposes—360 kL; (l) for a purpose not mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k)—600 kL. 2 Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges (1) The annual charges for sewerage services are— (a) for a private residence—$286.60; and (b) for other premises— (i) for the ﬁrst pedestal—$286.60; and (ii) for each urinal or additional pedestal—$114.80. (2) The annual charges for sullage water disposal connected to the sewerage system are— (a) for a private residence—$154.30; and (b) for other premises— (i) for the ﬁrst 3 units—$385.50; and (ii) for each additional unit—$62.80. (3) In subsection (2)(b)— “unit” means a pedestal or urinal. 3 Garbage collection charges (1) The annual charge for collecting garbage each week is $93.40 for each garbage bin. (2) An additional charge of $2.38 for each bin for each service is payable for additional garbage collection services.

55 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 4 DRAINAGE RATES section 26 Irrigation area Drainage rate (for each hectare) $ Burdekin River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.72 Dawson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80 St George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80

56 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 5 FEES section 4B $ 1. Application for licence requiring notice to be published (Act, s 42(6)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 2. Application for driller’s licence (Act, s 42). . . . . . . . . . . . 78.00 3. Application for renewal of driller’s licence (Act, s 46). . . 65.00 4. Proposal and application for subdivision (Act, s 119(2) or s 119(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200.00 5. Application for approval of proposal to enter agreement (Act, s 231(2))—not more than 1 fee for each year. . . . . . 100.00 6. Testing a water meter—for each hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 7. Reading a water meter— (a) for 1 water meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 (b) for each additional water meter on the same or an adjacent property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 8. Searching data bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00

57 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 ENDNOTES 1 Index to endnotes Page 2 Date to which amendments incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 4 Table of earlier reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 5 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 6 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 2 Date to which amendments incorporated This is the reprint date mentioned in the Reprints Act 1992, section 5(c). Accordingly, this reprint includes all amendments that commenced operation on or before 30 June 2002. 3 Key Key to abbreviations in list of legislation and annotations Key AIA amd amdt ch def div exp gaz hdg ins lap notfd o in c om orig p para prec pres Explanation = Acts Interpretation Act 1954 = amended = amendment = chapter = deﬁnition = division = expires/expired = gazette = heading = inserted = lapsed = notiﬁed = order in council = omitted = original = page = paragraph = preceding = present Key prev (prev) proc prov pt pubd R[X] RA reloc renum rep s sch sdiv SIA SIR SL sub unnum Explanation = previous = previously = proclamation = provision = part = published = Reprint No.[X] = Reprints Act 1992 = relocated = renumbered = repealed = section = schedule = subdivision = Statutory Instruments Act 1992 = Statutory Instruments Regulation 1992 = subordinate legislation = substituted = unnumbered

58 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 4 Table of earlier reprints TABLE OF EARLIER REPRINTS [If a reprint number includes a roman letter, the reprint was released in unauthorised, electronic form only.] Reprint No. 1 2 2A 2B 3 3A 4 4A 4B Amendments included none to SL No. 456 of 1994 to SL No. 277 of 1995 to SL No. 382 of 1996 to SL No. 424 of 1997 to SL No. 220 of 1998 to SL No. 69 of 1999 to SL No. 229 of 1999 to SL No. 184 of 2000 Reprint date 28 April 1993 27 January 1994 14 October 1996 7 April 1997 5 December 1997 5 August 1998 4 June 1999 11 October 1999 19 July 2000 5 List of legislation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SL No. 336 made by the Governor in Council on 5 November 1992 notfd gaz 6 November 1992 pp 1286–9 commenced on date of notiﬁcation prev exp 1 September 2003 (see SIA s 54) rep 30 June 2002 (2002 SL No. 70 s 75(d)) amending legislation— Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993 SL No. 424 notfd gaz 26 November 1993 pp 1483–6 ss 6, 9 in relation to the insertion of new ss 13C and 13D and new sch 9, to the extent that the sections and provisions apply to the Bowen Ground Water Area, the Bowen–Broken Rivers Project and the Burdekin River Irrigation Area, commenced 1 January 1994 (see s 3(1)) s 7 commenced 1 January 1994 (see s 3(2)) remaining provisions commenced on date of notiﬁcation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1994 SL No. 456 notfd gaz 16 September 1994 pp 1792–7 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1995 SL No. 277 notfd gaz 6 October 1995 pp 579–80 commenced on date of notiﬁcation

59 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1996 SL No. 382 notfd gaz 13 December 1996 pp 1470–2 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1997 SL No. 189 notfd gaz 27 June 1997 pp 1004–1010 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notiﬁcation remaining provisions commenced 1 July 1997 (see s 2) Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1997 SL No. 424 notfd gaz 5 December 1997 pp 1515–17 commenced on date of notiﬁcation 1997 (see s 2 and 1997 SL No. 421) Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1998 SL No. 185 notfd gaz 12 June 1998 pp 894–5 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1998 SL No. 220 notfd gaz 31 July 1998 pp 1606–7 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Natural Resources Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1999 SL No. 69 pts 1, 7 notfd gaz 23 April 1999 pp 1951–3 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1999 SL No. 229 notfd gaz 8 October 1999 pp 559–560 commenced on date of notiﬁcation Sugar Industry Act 1999 No. 51 ss 1, 2(2), 228 sch 1 date of assent 18 November 1999 ss 1–2 commenced on date of assent remaining provision commenced 1 January 2000 (see s 2(2)) (amendment inoperative as provision it was to operate on previously omitted) Natural Resources Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2000 SL No. 168 ss 1, 2(2) pt 5 notfd gaz 30 June 2000 pp 736–48 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notiﬁcation remaining provisions commenced on 1 July 2000 (see s 2(2)) Primary Industries and Natural Resources Legislation Consequential Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2000 SL No. 184 pts 1, 6 notfd gaz 30 June 2000 pp 736–48 ss 1–2 commenced on date of notiﬁcation remaining provisions commenced at 6 p.m. on 30 June 2000 (see s 2)

60 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 6 List of annotations Deﬁnitions s 2 def “channel supply” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch def “consumer offtake” ins 1995 SL No. 277 s 3 def “drainage rate” amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch def “ground water area” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch def “irrigation project” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch def “local services” ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 4 amd 1996 SL No. 382 s 3(1) def “nominal allocation charge” amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch def “QIDC business variable lending rate” ins 1995 SL No. 277 s 3 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 3 def “QIDC business variable rate” ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 4 om 1995 SL No. 277 s 3 def “QIDC indicator lending rate” om 1993 SL No. 424 s 4 def “regulated section” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch; 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch def “rural residential purposes” ins 1995 SL No. 277 s 3 def “serviced land” ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 4 amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1996 SL No. 382 s 3(2) sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 4 amd 2000 SL No. 184 s 32 def “sugar mill assessment” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch; 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 4 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 3 def “Suncorp Metway business variable lending rate” ins 1999 SL No. 229 s3 def “surface water” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch def “water harvesting” amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch Interpretation—eastern and western sides of Eton irrigation area s 3 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 4 Charges payable to the chief executive prov hdg amd 2000 SL No. 184 s 33(1) s 4 prev s 4 renum as s 6 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 4 (prev s 3A) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 5 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1998 SL No. 185 s 3; 2000 SL No. 184 s 33(2) Fee for application for licence—Act, s 42 s 4AA ins 1999 SL No. 69 s 15 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 5 Fee for application for amended licence—Act, s 45 s 4A ins 1996 SL No. 382 s 4 Fee for renewal of licence—Act, s 46 s 4AB ins 1999 SL No. 69 s 16 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 6

61 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 Fees generally s 4B ins 1996 SL No. 382 s 4 sub 1999 SL No. 229 s 6 Fee for proposal for agreement for transfer of water under allocation—Act, s 231 s 4C ins 1996 SL No. 382 s 4 amd 1998 SL No. 220 s 3 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 6 Interest on outstanding debt s 5 prev s 5 renum as s 7 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 5 (prev s 3B) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 5 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1995 SL No. 277 s 4; 1996 SL No. 382 s 5; 1997 SL No. 189 s 5; 1997 SL No. 424 s 5; 1999 SL No. 229 s 7 Regulated section of a watercourse s 6 prev s 6 renum as s 8 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 6 (prev s 4) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Water harvesting during periods of unregulated ﬂow prov hdg sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 6 s 7 prev s 7 renum as s 9 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 7 (prev s 5) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Water taken during periods of unrestricted ﬂow prov hdg sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 7(1) s 8 prev s 8 renum as s 10 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 8 (prev s 6) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1997 SL No. 424 s 7(2)–(4) Water available from the natural ﬂow in Pie Creek s 9 prev s 9 renum as s 11 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch new s 9 (prev s 7) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch om 1999 SL No. 229 s 8 Irrigation projects s 10 prev s 10 om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 7) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch pres s 10 (prev s 8) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd SL No. 184 s 34 Ground water areas s 11 prev s 11 om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 7) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch pres s 11 (prev s 9) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch

62 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd SL No. 184 s 34 Carryover of water allocations s 11A ins 1997 SL No. 424 s 8 Forward draw of water allocations s 11B ins 1997 SL No. 424 s 8 PART 3—WATER CHARGES pt hdg prev pt 3 hdg om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 7) pres pt 3 hdg (prev pt 3A hdg) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Deﬁnitions prov hdg sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 9(1) s 12 prev s 12 om 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch pres s 12 (prev s 13B) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch def “relevant area” amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 424 s 9(2) Water charges for sch 1 land s 13 prev s 13 om 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch pres s 13 (prev s 13C) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 6 Application of Part s 13A ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Minimum annual account fee s 14 prev s 14 renum as s 25 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 14 (prev s 13D) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 7 sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 10 Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes s 14A ins 1997 SL No. 189 s 8 Water charges for Sch 2 land s 15 prev s 15 renum as s 26 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch new s 15 (prev s 13E) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch om 1997 SL No. 424 s 11 Charges for water in excess of entitlements s 16 prev s 16 renum as s 27 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch 2 pres s 16 (prev s 13F) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6

63 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 9; 1997 SL No. 424 s 12 Notice for payment of charges or fees s 16A ins 1997 SL No. 424 s 13 Recovery of charges and fees s 16B ins 1997 SL No. 424 s 13 Nominal allocation charges s 17 pres s 17 (prev s 13G) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 5 amd 1996 SL No. 382 s 6; 1997 SL No. 424 s 14 Payment of a nominal allocation charge by instalments s 18 prev s 18 ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 8 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch pres s 18 (prev s 13H) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 5 amd 1999 SL No. 229 s 9 PART 4—LOCAL SERVICES CHARGES pt hdg (prev pt 3B hdg) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Meaning of “owner” s 19 (prev s 13I) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd SL No. 184 s 35 Charge for local services s 20 (prev s 13J) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 424 s 15; 2000 SL No. 184 s 36 Owner must pay within 30 days s 21 (prev s 13K) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Notice to the chief executive concerning dealings with land prov hdg amd 2000 SL No. 184 s 37(1) s 22 (prev s 13L) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 2000 SL No. 184 s 37(2) Evidentiary provisions s 23 (prev s 13M) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 2000 SL No. 184 s 38

64 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 Collection of garbage s 24 (prev s 13N) ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 6 renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; amd 2000 SL No. 184 s 36 PART 5—OTHER CHARGES pt hdg (prev pt 4 hdg) renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch Sugar mill assessments s 25 (prev s 14) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 10; 1997 SL No. 424 s 16 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 10 Drainage rates s 26 (prev s 15) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 11; 1997 SL No. 424 s 17; 1999 SL No. 229 s 11 Making and levying assessments—Act, s 175 s 27 (prev s 16) amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch renum 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch sub 1999 SL No. 229 s 12 Assessment on sugarcane or sugar—Act, s 175(3)(a) s 28 ins 1998 SL No. 185 s 4 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 12 Assessment on sugarcane or sugar—Act, s 175(3)(b) s 29 ins 1998 SL No. 185 s 4 om 1999 SL No. 229 s 12 PART 5—MISCELLANEOUS pt hdg om R1 (see RA s 37) Repeal of Part 3 and Schedules 1 to 4 s 17 prev s 17 om R1 (see RA s 40) new s 17 ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 7 om R2 (see RA s 40) Repeal of certain regulation and order s 18 prev s 18 ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 8 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 2 sch SCHEDULE 1—WATER CHARGES sch hdg sub 1997 SL No. 424 s 18(1) sch 1 orig sch 1 amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 2 sch om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 17) pres sch 1 ins 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 6; 1996 SL No. 382 s 7; 1997 SL No. 189 s 12 amd 1997 SL No. 424 s 18(2)–(6)

65 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 sub 1998 SL No. 220 s 4; 1999 SL No. 229 s 13 amd 2000 SL No. 168 s 10 SCHEDULE 2—NOMINAL ALLOCATION CHARGES orig sch 2 amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 17 s 2 sch om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 17) new sch 2 ins 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 6; 1996 SL No. 382 s 7; 1997 SL No. 189 s 12 om 1997 SL No. 424 s 19 pres sch 2 (orig sch 5) sub 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 amd 1994 SL No. 456 s 3(2)–(4) renum as sch 3 1994 SL No. 456 s 3(1) amd 1995 SL No. 277 s 7; 1996 SL No. 382 s 8; 1997 SL No. 189 s 13; 1997 SL No. 424 s 20 renum as sch 2 1997 SL No. 424 s 22 amd 1998 SL No. 220 s 5; 1999 SL No. 229 s 14 SCHEDULE 3—CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES orig sch 3 amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 17 s 2 sch om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 17) pres sch 3 (prev sch 4) ins 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 8 amd 1996 SL No. 382 s 9 sch; 1997 SL No. 189 s 14 sch; 1997 SL No. 424 s 21 renum as sch 3 1997 SL No. 424 s 22 sub 1998 SL No. 220 s 6; 1999 SL No. 229 s 15 SCHEDULE 4—DRAINAGE RATES orig sch 4 amd 1993 SL No. 424 s 17 s 2 sch om 1992 SL No. 336 s 17 (as ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 17) pres sch 4 (prev sch 5) ins 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 9; 1996 SL No. 382 s 10; 1997 SL No. 189 s 15 renum as sch 4 1997 SL No. 424 s 22 sub 1998 SL No. 220 s 6; 1999 SL No. 229 s 15 SCHEDULE 5—FEES pres sch 5 (prev sch 6) ins 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 sub 1995 SL No. 277 s 9; 1996 SL No. 382 s 10; 1997 SL No. 189 s 15 renum as sch 5 1997 SL No. 424 s 22 sub 1998 SL No. 220 s 6; 1999 SL No. 229 s 15 SCHEDULE 6—NOMINAL ALLOCATION PROJECTS om 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 CHARGES—IRRIGATION SCHEDULE 7—SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS sub 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 SCHEDULE 8—DRAINAGE RATES sub 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 4

66 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Regulation 1992 SCHEDULE 9—CHARGES—AREAS OTHER THAN MAREEBA–DIMBULAH ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 SCHEDULE 10—CHARGES—MAREEBA–DIMBULAH AREAS ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 SCHEDULE 11—CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES ins 1993 SL No. 424 s 9 om 1994 SL No. 456 s 4 © State of Queensland 2002

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