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Exploring data sources
A potential data source(s) has been identified however further analysis is needed to ensure the data are suitable for reporting and is comparable to the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.

State and territory water management legislation

All states and territories have water management legislation and policies in place and requirements for community consultation is a statutory requirement. There is no single national repository for all state and territory water management legislation and policies.

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Reporting Year
2018
Caveat
A potential data source(s) has been identified however further analysis is needed to ensure the data are suitable for reporting and is comparable to the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.
Indicator status
Exploring data sources
Indicator description

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Geographic Coverage
Australia
Methodology

nil

Other information

nil

Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
Indicator number
6.b.1
Target number
6.b
Target name

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

Global indicator description

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

UN designated tier
Tier 1
UN custodian agency
World Health OrganisationUnited Nations Environment ProgramOrganisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Link to UN metadata
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 404.6kb)

Sources

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic