Overview

The Water Quality Policy is several policies and plans to protect water quality, including the following:

• Environmental Protection (Water and Wetland Biodiversity) Policy 2019
• Healthy Waters Management Plans
• Point Source Water Quality Offset Policy.

Targets

• Water quality policies are effective and efficient in driving good environmental outcomes.
• Water quality is considered and protected through all relevant Queensland legislation.
• The Environmental Protection (Water and Wetland Biodiversity) Policy 2019 sets out water quality objectives for Queensland waters that, if met, will improve the environmental outcomes.

Outcomes

• Water quality across Queensland remains suitable for various environmental, human and industrial uses and is improved where necessary.