How does AWAS 1 relate to the Bureaus role in developing water information standards?
In consultation with water information practitioners and experts, the Bureau is developing water information standards. The Bureau is also adopting several defined standards and formalised operating practices and procedures developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and Standards Australia. This will ensure our water information is fit-for-purpose. Under the Water Act 2007 (section 130) the Director of Meteorology has the power to issue water information standards dealing with any of the following: • collecting water information • measuring water • monitoring water • analysing water • transmitting water information • accessing water information • retaining and storing water information • water accounting • any other matter relating to water information that is specified in the regulations.
