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"A new Productivity Commission report has urged Australian governments to
commit to providing universal access to safe and reliable drinking water,
warning that public health depends on it.
The report,
National Water Reform 2024, is the result of an inquiry requested
by the federal government. It found Australian governments must reform many of
the ways water is managed to ensure the current and future wellbeing of our
communities, environment and economy.
Australia has an existing strategy for national water reform, known as the
National Water Initiative (NWI). It was agreed with the states and territories
in 2004.
The Productivity Commission found the initiative has served Australia well
throughout the past 20 years, but the challenges of water management are
growing. Demand for water is increasing and changing. Climate change is making
rainfall less reliable as a water source.
An updated National Water Initiative will help governments navigate these
challenges.
The report urges a greater focus on water service provision that is “effective,
equitable and efficient”. That requires good management. The report highlights
the concept of a basic level of service, requiring all governments to commit to
providing universal access to a safe and reliable supply of drinking water."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
