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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.

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

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

Dr Ron Ben-David (PDF - 910k)

Submission DR158 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


Even where water providers have the power to earn monopoly rents, good governance, transparent arrangements, performance reporting and independent review should prevent this… ” (p.276). ... complacency. It would render any attempt at establishing

Date received: 9 Jun 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

Agritech Smartwater (PDF - 4131k)

Submission DR126 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


Prior to the last election the current State Government released a press statement promising another Independent Review of Wellington Dam and the Upper Collie River Basin if elected. ... This process poses the obvious question as to why the government

Date received: 22 May 2011

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

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

Waterwise Systems Pty Ltd (PDF - 2644k)

Submission DR113 for Australia's Urban Water Sector View full list


Private Partnerships (PPP) desalination projects may exceed that of the National Broadband Network, however this is. ... community a business case for the proposed plant, and that experts review the business case and.

Date received: 18 Apr 2011

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