1. Draft Water Industry Bill (2010) gives SA independent water pricing
24 November 2010
“South Australians will have independent water pricing for the first time as part of the biggest overhaul of water industry legislation in the state’s history. Minister for Water Paul Caica said the draft Water Industry Bill tabled in State Parliament today, will promote greater efficiency, competition and innovation in South Australia’s water industry.”
1.2 Water Industry Bill (2010)
“One of the actions of the Water for Good plan is the introduction of a single, over-arching Water Industry Act, in 2010. On 9 November 2009 the South Australian Government released a discussion paper about the proposed Act. The submissions received informed the drafting of a proposed Water Industry Bill. This Bill is now being provided for public consultation.”
1.3 Workshop on the Draft Water Industry Bill (2010)
Friday 17th December 11.45 AM to 2 PM (light lunch provided)
SA Water Learning Centre, 250 Victoria Square (no charge)
RSVP 10th December to Melanie Winter @ admin@waterindustry.com.au
2. Water Industry Act (Draft 2009) – submissions
The Office for Water Security appreciates the time and effort of respondents who provided comments. The information the Office for Water Security received as a part of this process will assist us in developing the Water Industry Act, due to be introduced in 2010.
Submissions received by 31 December 2009
http://www.waterforgood.sa.gov.au/water-planning/consultation/water-industry-act-submissions/
3. Is Water Reform on Track? Market Solution Forum
Water Industry Alliance 14th December
Topic: Do you have a view on the Murray Darling Basin guide to the draft plan, maybe a solution they need to know about? Then please join Rob Freeman, CEO of the Murray Darling Basin Authority at our next Market Solution Forum. The forum will also include a briefing from SA Government on the draft South Australian Water Bill that is intended to encourage competition and innovation. Speakers include Professor Mike Young, University of Adelaide, Judith Bradsen, Partner at Minter Ellison Lawyers and Tom Rooney, CEO Waterfind.
http://www.waterindustry.com.au/
News Email prepared by:
John Caldecott
Convenor
Mob 0427 976 503
