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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Wagga Wagga City Council (PDF - 75k)

Submission 54 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The network comprises over 530kms of gravity and pressure mains, 36 pump stations and six sewerage treatment plants. ... are actively expanding our effluent reuse network to reduce water demand and provide alternative sources of water.

Date received: 23 Nov 2010

Sydney Water (PDF - 280k)

Submission 68 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) have determined Sydney Water’s prices since 2000. ... Meters are also an essential tool in controlling leakage and managing the distri- bution network efficiently.

Date received: 16 Dec 2010

Market Reform (Larry Ruff) and Geoff Swier (PDF - 529k)

Submission 47 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


drought conditions have created excess network capacity. One of the key questions in. ... 13 Independent Review of Competition and Innovation in Water Markets: Final report, Professor.

Date received: 15 Nov 2010

Sydney Water (PDF - 1326k)

Submission 21 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


An independent expert panel, chaired by Chris Davis, reviews the Plan. ... reducing leaks from the network. • • • • regulatory measures and planning requirements and promoting water efficient appliances, and. • • • •

Date received: 5 Nov 2010

Professor Terry Dwyer (PDF - 473k)

Submission 57 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


for. For example, if you choose to wash down your patio with a hose because it does a better and cleaner job than sweeping (and runs off to water the lawn ... It made, and still makes, economic sense for the fixed costs of network infrastructure to be

Date received: 24 Nov 2010

Council of Mayors (SEQ) Pty Ltd (PDF - 1232k)

Submission 77 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


to conduct an independent review of price increases to SEQ water and sewerage. ... In 2009, the Queensland Government released an independent review of State Government Boards, Committees and Statutory Authorities (the Weller Review) which proposed using

Date received: 7 Jan 2011