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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.

Council of Mayors (SEQ) (PDF - 2262k)

Submission DR159 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


have not been subjected to “independent review”– or a review by the Queensland. ... behind us, it is an opportune time for a truly independent review of the timing, scale, scope,.

Date received: 10 Jun 2011

National Irrigators Council (NIC) (PDF - 834k)

Submission DR91 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


recommendations of the Productivity Commission’s five year review of the Murray Darling. ... DRAFT RECOMMENDATION 5.3. The Water Minister should direct the independent review of the Water for the Environment Special.

Date received: 18 Sep 2018

Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils (RAMROC) (PDF - 66k)

Submission DR164 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The retention of Local Government Water Utilities is a critical component of protecting the communities from the loss of jobs, businesses, families and services. ... Draft Recommendation 13.4 State and Territory Governments should undertake regular,

Date received: 28 Jun 2011

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (PDF - 1009k)

Submission DR103 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


an independent review of inter-jurisdictional governance arrangements for the Basin, being. ... independent reviews to be conducted into whether the resources allocated to the WESA is sufficient to.

Date received: 10 Oct 2018

Water Factory Company (PDF - 556k)

Submission DR123 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


supply and network augmentation . -­‐ Lower house construction costs . . 3.

Date received: 20 May 2011

Cootamundra Shire Council (PDF - 295k)

Submission DR100 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


of all costs and benefits including the impact on network operating costs, water system planning and resource management, and local communities (and employment). ... role local,

Date received: 16 May 2011

Jan Beer and Ken Pattison (PDF - 581k)

Submission DR96 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


undertaking a review of measures put forward by Basin jurisdictions to address constraints in the river system”. ... Review of the WESA (completed by 30 September 2019) should assess the Australian Government’s water recovery strategy.

Date received: 7 Oct 2018

Coleambally Irrigation Co-operative Limited (PDF - 138k)

Submission DR77 for Market Mechanisms For Recovering Water In The Murray-darling Basin View full list


with the suggestion on page 125 that Government might direct the money that might be spent on assisting modernisation of a critically important industry towards “training and job search services, ... created independent bo

Date received: 15 Feb 2010

Yarra Valley Water (PDF - 1376k)

Submission DR115 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


of incentives that may be leading to significant over investment and gold plating of network infrastructure. ... Financial Review, States blamed for power price surge, 11 May 2011, p 1.

Date received: 18 Apr 2011

Queensland Water Directorate (PDF - 872k)

Submission DR138 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


The Commission should be congratulated on a comprehensive and robust review of the national water industry. ... This review differs from previous (and concurrent) national reviews in the diligence applied to understanding the needs of the diverse

Date received: 23 May 2011