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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.

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

Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) Water Leadership (PDF - 816k)

Submission 62 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


Darling Basin Authority’s benchmark model. An independent expert panel appointed by the. ... independent external review or oversight. The MDBA is regarded by the community as insufficiently.

Date received: 20 Apr 2018

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

Profs Sarah Wheeler | Jeff Connor | Quentin Grafton | Lin Crase and John Quiggin (PDF - 527k)

Submission 40 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


Blackwell B, McFarlane J, Stayner R. (2016) Final Review Report for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) An Independent Review of the Social and Economic Modelling Inputs to the Northern Basin ... For each job created from upgrades, the money spent

Date received: 19 Apr 2018

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

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (PDF - 935k)

Submission 81 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


The Water Act also requires two independent reviews of the WESA to be completed by 30 September 2019 and by 30 September 2021 respectively. ... On the basis of the findings of the independent EY analysis and the Water Act’s inbuilt review requirements

Date received: 7 May 2018

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

NSW Farmers' Association (PDF - 386k)

Submission 60 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


o to enable an assessment of progress in meeting the Plan's objectives and outcomes under the next scheduled review of the Basin Plan in 2026. ... At the same time, distribution of mains electricity to regional, “ends of network”customers is

Date received: 20 Apr 2018

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

Murray Valley Private Diverters (MVPD) (PDF - 551k)

Submission 69 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


Irrigated Production impacts:. • $120 million lost in irrigated production • 471 jobs lost in irrigation. ... Regional Impacts:. • $360 million lost in regional processing • 500 jobs lost in regional economy.

Date received: 27 Apr 2018