Resources projects in Australia (including coal mines and coal seam gas projects) will soon be subject to rigorous water impact assessments by a Federal Committee before they can obtain State approvals
25 Nov 2011
Is Government regulation helping or hindering adaptation to climate change? The Productivity Commission has a wide-ranging brief to investigate environmental, insurance, tax, labour and other sorts of regulation, as Brendan Bateman explains.
10 Nov 2011
If governments commit to the recommendations and roadmap set by the Productivity Commission, expect a significant urban water sector reform program to commence at all levels of government during 2012, says Kirsten Webb.
27 Oct 2011
Christine Jones and Jamie Doran look at the National Water Commission's three key areas for future water reform in Australia.
13 Oct 2011
The Commonwealth Government's investment of $56 million in a national water market system demonstrates the Federal and State Governments' commitment to making water markets work more effectively across Australia.
10 Nov 2009