Lynn Gabriel
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min read

Our national water policy is outdated, unfair and not fit for climate challenges: major new report..

Updated: Aug 30, 2021

A report by the Productivity Commission released recently says the policy must be updated. It found the National Water Initiative is not fit for the challenges of climate change, a growing population and our changing perceptions of how we value water.

The report’s findings matter to all Australians, whether you live in a city or a drought-ravaged town. If governments don’t manage water better, on our behalf, then entire communities may disappear. Agriculture will suffer and nature will continue to degrade. It’s time for a change. Read here for more information

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