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National Water Week United by Water 16-22 October 2023

This October, get behind Australia’s precious resource – water!

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is joining forces with the Australian Water Association (AWA) and The Water…
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$6.4 million boost for Great Barrier Reef water quality projects

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The Australian Government is investing a further $6.4 million in 3 new water quality projects to safeguard the health of the iconic Great Barrier…
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Why water infrastructure matters

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We’ve probably all driven past a dam and not really thought anything further of it aside from noticing the water inside.
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Apply now: Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests

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We are seeking expressions of interest for the Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Water Interests. 
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Apply to be part of the Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel

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We are seeking applications from individuals who have high quality scientific expertise and a strong understanding and connection with the Lake Eyre…
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Apply to be part of the Great Artesian Basin Stakeholder Advisory Committee

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We are seeking expressions of interest from First Nations people who have a passion for, and know about, First Nations water management in the Great…
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National Water Grid Science Program finds success with collaboration

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Accessing the best science requires collaboration between the best in the field.
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Online course launched to promote water efficiency for developers, builders and plumbers

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A new online course is now available to help industry professionals learn about water efficiency labelling and to stay up to date with their legal…
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Voluntary strategic water purchasing tender to Bridge the Gap is now open

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The Australian Government has opened a tender on AusTender on 23 March 2023, to purchase permanent water rights in 6 catchments
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Strategic water purchasing to Bridge the Gap within the Murray-Darling Basin

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The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (Basin Plan) in full.
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WELS Regulator supports recommendations of the third review of the water efficiency labelling and standards scheme

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The Australian Government released the third independent review of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme and Intergovernmental…
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Celebrating National Water Week 2022

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An interview with Dr Carol Grossman (National Water Grid Authority) Did you know there are many clever people who are dedicating thei
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WELS Cost Recovery Implementation Statement: Have your say

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We are seeking views on the draft 2022-23 Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) via…
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Have your say on the future of the Lake Eyre Basin

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today launched public consultation on the draft Lake Eyre Basin Strategic Plan.