Overturning ‘aqua nullius’: the change needed to secure Indigenous water rights 8 Jul In its landmark 1992 Mabo decision, the High Court ruled that the concept of terra nullius – land belonging to no one – should never have been … Read more
Who will be key for the water sector in Scott Morrison’s new ministry? 3 Jun Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s second ministry was sworn in last week, with a number of important appointments for the water sector.
What can the water sector expect from the Morrison Government? 20 May Despite the polls predicting a Labor win, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his Coalition colleagues have claimed enough seats to form a … Read more
Federal Government approves Adani’s groundwater plan 12 Apr The Federal Government has signed off on Adani’s groundwater management plans, bringing its Carmichael mine project one step closer to … Read more
New WA water license and permit fees introduced 4 Apr As of 13 November, 2018, new fees for water license and permit applications were introduced to the Western Australian (WA) mining and public … Read more
SA Government opening up reservoirs for recreation 7 Mar In April 2018, the Australian Water Association’s South Australian (SA) branch reported on the the newly elected Marshall Government’s … Read more
