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Monitoring key to optimal environmental water management 09 May 2012

National Water Commission CEO Mr James Cameron today called for the improved and systematic monitoring of water plans to provide confidence that they are effective in meeting their environmental objectives.

The challenge of sustainable water development in Australia’s north 02 May 2012

Acting Chair of the National Water Commission Stuart Bunn today released a position statement calling for Australia to draw on its experience and knowledge to protect and sustain the unique water resources in our north.

Water trade proving a valuable tool for Basin communities 18 Apr 2012

Launching a new National Water Commission report today at the Australian Water Congress 2012, Commissioner Laurie Arthur said that water markets have helped regional communities in the southern Murray–Darling Basin (MDB) to remain productive, even during drought.

National Water Commission welcomes renewed reform role 14 Mar 2012

Chair of the National Water Commission (NWC) Ms Chloe Munro has welcomed today's decision by the Australian Government's that the Commission will continue to operate as a an independent and expert national agency to oversee water reform.

Western Australia leads way on diversified water resources 08 Mar 2012

The National Water Commission met in Perth this week to discuss national water reform issues including water in northern Australia, Indigenous water planning, and water and climate change.

Chloe Munro to take up new position as Chair/Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Energy Regulator 02 Feb 2012

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, the Hon Greg Combet, has today announced the appointment of Ms Chloe Munro as Chair/Chief Executive Officer of the new Clean Energy Regulator with effect from 2 April.

National water planning resource goes online 30 Jan 2012

An interactive web resource to help people easily access information on the status of water planning across Australia has today been launched by the National Water Commission.

Commission calls for evaluation of water planning to be stepped up 14 Dec 2011

National Water Commission Chair Chloe Munro today called for Australia’s states and territories to strengthen their commitment to water planning by stepping up the way they monitor and report results.

Water trading pays dividends for irrigators in a wet year 08 Dec 2011

National Water Commissioner Laurie Arthur today released a set of three reports that demonstrate Australia's maturing water markets continue to play a vital role in helping irrigators manage their businesses.

Water reform arrangements must be strengthened 03 Nov 2011

National Water Commission Chair Ms Chloe Munro said that the COAG Reform Council’s findings released today in its second annual report on Water Management Partnerships are consistent with the Commission’s recent assessment of water reform progress under the National Water Initiative.

Safer drinking water for remote and Indigenous communities 31 Oct 2011

Remote and Indigenous communities can look forward to cleaner, safer drinking water, thanks to an enhanced Community Water Planner tool released today.

Annual report features National Water Initiative assessment 14 Oct 2011

The National Water Commission today released its 2010-11 Annual Report.

Appointment of Chief Executive Officer to the National Water Commission 13 Oct 2011

National Water Commission Chair Ms Chloe Munro today congratulated Mr James Cameron on his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Water Commission.

Commission urges greater investment in water science and monitoring 11 Oct 2011

Meeting in Adelaide this week, the National Water Commission visited the Goyder Institute for Water Research and the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training.

Working to improve river and wetland health 26 Sep 2011

National Water Commissioner Professor Stuart Bunn today launched a national report on the Framework for the assessment of river and wetland health at Riversymposium in Brisbane.