The Commission's Annual Report highlights the Water reform progress todate.
Acting CEO of the Australian National Water Commission, Mr James Cameron said, ‘This
report outlines the Commission’s contributions to advancing national water reform in
2009–10.’
‘The most significant activity was the delivery to the Prime Minister and the Council
of Australia Governments (COAG) of the most comprehensive assessment to date
on the progress of national water reform – our 2009 biennial assessment.’
Drawing on the findings in this independent report, Commissioners called for urgent
action to accelerate the pace of reform and resolve the overallocation of water
resources.
At the same time, the Commission highlighted the scale of adjustment pressures
ahead for water-dependent industries, communities and individuals, emphasising the
importance of giving them the clarity and confidence they need for long-term
planning in a world affected by climate change.
The 2009–10 annual report highlights the Commission’s continued reform leadership
through its major reports on issues such as water industry performance, water
markets and the impacts of water trading, as well as through the release of position
statements on sustainable levels of extraction, water interception, and water and
mining.
The report also recounts the Commission’s contributions to improved water
management around Australia through a range of projects administered under the
Australian Government’s $250 million Raising National Water Standards Program.
The National Water Commission’s 2009–10 Annual Report is available on the
Commission’s website: www.nwc.gov.au
(source Govt media advice)
