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If you wish to extract water from a particular waterway in the Moreton Bay, Noosa or Sunshine Coast regions (such as a creek or river), you may need a licence.

The Queensland State Government is responsible for managing the extraction of water from State waterways.

Information is available from the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy website.

Go to Department of Natural Resources and Mines

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