AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

WATER (RESTRICTION OF USE) ORDINANCE 1959

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 1 of 1959

	There is power to impose water restrictions under the Canberra Sewerage and Water Supply Regulations, but the power is limited and cumbersome, while provision for inspection is generally unsatisfactory.

	This Ordinance provides a simple method of imposing restrictions in any sort of emergency, by order of the Minister published in a newspaper.  The powers of inspectors are also clearly defined.