Given the breadth of the 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.
Accordingly, the Department established a Water Forum that included representatives of various water user sectors and other key stakeholders.
The first meeting of the Forum was held on 15 December 2005 and was part of a comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement program 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
The Department of Water continues to welcome all input from interested parties. Please refer to the Have your say part of this website for more information.