[1][2] The creation of NRAR was part of a broader effort to enhance the transparency and effectiveness of water regulation in the state.
[4] The Matthews report was commissioned in response to the 2017 ABC Four Corners program Pumped, which contained allegations of water mismanagement in the Barwon-Darling region of NSW.
From April 2018 onwards, NRAR was given sole responsibility for enforcement of water management legislation in NSW.
"[11] The agency enforces New South Wales water laws to ensure that the environment, communities and industries all receive their fair share.
[14] One of the key ways NRAR monitors NSW for potential breaches of the water laws is by using remote sensing technology.