Statement of Obligations
Under s. 4l of the Water Industry Act 1994, the Minister for Water may make and issue statements of obligations to water corporations.
These statements specify the obligations of Victoria's water corporations in relation to the performance of their functions and the exercise of their powers.
Statement of Obligations (General)
This statement sets out a broad range of obligations and guiding principles applicable to all water corporations under s.41 of the Water Industry Act 1994. This 2026 Statement of Obligations (General) revokes and replaces the Statements of Obligations (General) issued in 2015.
View Statement of Obligations [General] (PDF, 669KB)
Statements of Obligations (System Management)
This statement sets out roles and responsibilities in managing the augmented Melbourne water supply system.
Statement of Obligations [System Management] (PDF, 266 KB)
Statements of Obligations (Emission Reduction)
This statement sets out the water sector's emissions reduction obligations.