Given the breadth of key directions, the government has ensured that changes to irrigation practices, water use, and resource management occur in consultation with all water users and key stakeholders.
The Department of Water therefore established a water forum that included representatives of various water user sectors and other key stakeholders.
A comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement program took place to ensure all interested parties were able to have input into the reform process.
Opportunities for stakeholders and community members to have their say included:
- Workshops and information sessions
- Public submission periods (on draft policies and discussion papers)
- Individual stakeholder briefings and presentations
- Stakeholder and community surveys
Presentations
19 February 2008 forum
1 August 2007 forum
28 March 2007 forum
More recently the Interdepartmental Coordinating Committee and the Water Law Reform Reference Group have attended a series of meetings and presentations to review draft water services legislation, and to provide input into options for water resources management.
The papers Analysis of stakeholder comment, Water Services Bill and Analysis of public comment, water resources management options, provide an overview of recent consultation.
We welcome your input. Please refer to the Have your say part of this website for more information.