Australia's water
Water for the Future is a long-term framework to secure the water supply of all Australians. The Australian Government is investing $12.9 billion over ten years through Water for the Future to address four key priorities:
- Using water wisely
- Supporting healthy rivers
- Taking action on climate change
- Securing water supplies
5 November 2009
National Water Initiative pricing principles
The Australian Government, in collaboration with state and territory governments, is seeking comments on the National Water Initiative (NWI) pricing principles and the consultation regulation impact statement for the NWI pricing principles. Comments close close 11pm EDT, 18 December 2009
2 November 2009
Stormwater harvesting and reuse projects
Outcomes from the first round of funding from the Special call for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects announced.
Closing date for the second round of funding has been extended and will now close 5pm EDT 10 February 2010.
30 October 2009
2009-10 watering actions
To build on watering undertaken in autumn, the Commonwealth has allocated 3,100 ML of water to fill two lakes in the northern section of Hattah Lakes, Victoria.
30 October 2009
Australian Wetlands Database
Australia currently has 65 Ramsar wetlands that cover around 7.5 million hectares. To explore Australia's Ramsar Listed Wetlands and find valuable information on these sites, visit the new Australian Wetlands Database.
28 October 2009
Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance
The Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance Program will remain open to receive applications until 29 October 2012, unless all available funds are committed earlier.
19 October 2009
Joint agreement provides for water sharing in 2009-10
A joint agreement has been finalised between the Prime Minister and the Premiers of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia on the arrangements for the distribution of water in the southern Murray-Darling Basin for 2009-10.
6 October 2009
On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program
Call for applications in the new $300 million on-farm irrigation efficiency program is now open. Applications close 4pm Eastern Daylight Time Tuesday, 17 November 2009.
2 October 2009
Community Information Sessions
Representatives from the Department will be providing information on Water for the Future in regional areas across the Murray-Darling Basin.
1 October 2009
Prime Minister's Water Wise Awards
The Prime Minister and Senator Wong have called for nominations into the inaugural Prime Minister Water Wise Awards. Nominations close 30 November 2009 and will be announced at the Australian Water Association's Award's dinner in March 2010
1 October 2009
National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns
Urban water service providers, State, Territory or local governments and authorities, and the private sector are invited to apply for funding to invest in water saving initiatives under the National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns. Applications close 5pm Eastern Daylight Time Tuesday, 1 December 2009.
Latest media releases, speeches and transcripts
- Hattah Lakes wetlands receive environmental water - 30 October 2009
- Commonwealth Water for Murrumbidgee Wetlands - 28 October 2009
- $2 million in grants for irrigation water providers - 28 October 2009
- Helping to secure Australia's groundwater future - 19 October 2009
- $7.34 million for potable water pipelines for Point Sturt and Hindmarsh Island - 14 October 2009
- Expert panel to advise on Coorong and Lower Lakes - 12 October 2009
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