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Research

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.

Inland Rivers Network (IRN) (PDF - 570k)

Submission DR136 for National Water Reform 2020 View full list


Improved benchmarking and proper review is urgently required for inclusion in a revised NWI. ... tend to create fewer jobs than investment in services such as health and education.

Date received: 24 Mar 2021

Lifeblood Alliance (LBA) (PDF - 1004k)

Submission DR133 for National Water Reform 2020 View full list


 Reinstatement of an independent oversight body, with functions similar to the National. ... 10 yearly reviews of the agreement.’. We would prefer to see an independent body similar to the National Water Commission in this.

Date received: 24 Mar 2021

NSW Government (PDF - 683k)

Submission DR138 for National Water Reform 2020 View full list


The NSW Environmental Water Program is also subject to periodic independent reviews and audits and all recommendations made through these processes have been implemented through an independent Audit and Risk Committee ... for higher risk projects are

Date received: 24 Mar 2021

Murray Darling Association (MDA) (PDF - 1177k)

Submission DR182 for National Water Reform 2020 View full list


From there, it may be beneficial to review and update the Constraints Management Strategy. ... www.mda.asn.au It’s in the Balance. • Review of flow classes to better align with state and interstate standards. •

Date received: 31 Mar 2021