Aboriginal water reserves
Since 2017, the Northern Territory Government has used Aboriginal water reserves to help Aboriginal people get better access to water resources.
The aim is to help Aboriginal people use water for economic development.
Aboriginal water reserves are a specific portion of water set aside within water allocation plans.
This reserved water is only accessible to Aboriginal people who are eligible to use it or trade it.
The amount of water reserved depends on how much eligible Aboriginal land has access to water.
Reserves are managed under the Water Act 1992.
The strategic Aboriginal water reserves policy guides how reserves are implemented.
Read the strategic Aboriginal water reserves policy framework PDF (419.8 KB).
Contact
For more information, contact the Water Resources office.