The Western Australian Government established the Water Reform Implementation Committee to provide advice on a range of important water reform matters. The Department of Water provides executive support to the Committee.

The Committee released for public comment the Draft Blueprint for Water Reform in Western Australia. The draft blueprint addresses the National Water Initiative.

• Water Entitlements, Water Plans & Trading for Western Australia
• Metering
• Land and water planning for the longer term protection of agricultural land
• Increase Self Management
• Water Use Efficiency

• Formal written submissions (submissions available here)
• Feedback Forms
• Attendance at metropolitan and regional workshops held from July to September 2006

The Water Reform Implementation Committee is now working on its final advice to the Western Australian Government.

Draft Blueprint for Water Reform in Western Australia Workshops

11 July – 6 September 2006

A series of metropolitan and regional workshops were held around the State to invite feedback on the Draft Blueprint for Water Reform in Western Australia. Refer to the table below for workshop dates and locations.