The Australian Government is future-proofing Australia’s water resources by establishing a National Water Commission and through the expansion of the National Water Grid Investment Framework to fund a wider range of water supply projects.
The Australian Government is committed to:
- Establishing a National Water Commission – to drive ongoing water reform and future-proof Australia’s water resources.
- An expanded National Water Grid Investment Framework is enabling Australian Govt investment in a broader range of projects. This includes projects that support essential town water supplies in regional and remote communities. First Nations Peoples’ must also be engaged as projects are developed.
- Delivering a five-point plan to safeguard the Murray-Darling Basin – upholding the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and laying the groundwork for the Basin’s future:
- Delivering on water commitments – including the 450GL for South Australia.
- Increasing compliance and improving metering as well as monitoring.
- Restoring transparency, integrity and confidence in water markets and water management.
- Increasing First Nations ownership and involvement in decision-making.
- Updating the science.