Why might water-reporting entities include entities other than water authorities?
GPWAR provide useful information for decision-making. There is a wide diversity of users of GPWAR and their information needs are also diverse. So that reports to meet these needs can be created, we have not restricted the definition of water-reporting entities to a particular type of entity. Therefore, while water authorities may well be water-reporting entities, other entities such as regions, organisations or individuals may also be reporting entities if users require information on their activities for decision-making. For example, while Sydney Water is a water-reporting entity of which it is reasonable to expect GPWAR will be required, the state of New South Wales may also be obliged to produce a GPWAR that includes the water managed by Sydney Water.
