Commissioners
Seven commissioners make up the National Water Commission, all of whom are appointed by the Australian Government for terms of up to three years.
Commissioners are appointed in recognition of their expertise in water resource policies, natural resource program management, relevant scientific disciplines, and public sector governance.
Four commissioners are nominated by the Australian Government, and three by the states and territories. Commissioners are not representatives of any jurisdiction or industry sector.
The role of the commissioners is to:
- provide advice on the strategic policy framework for the Commission
- provide guidance on major reports or other advice to the minister or to COAG
- promote the role of the Commission and the NWI reforms.
Current Commissioners
From left: Professor Stuart Bunn (Acting Chair), Ms Elaine Gardiner, Ms Chloe Munro, Mr Chris Davis, Ms Sally Farrier, Mr Lawrence Arthur
- Professor Stuart Bunn (Acting Chair)
- Ms Elaine Gardiner
- Ms Sally Farrier
- Mr Chris Davis
- Mr Lawrence Arthur
- Mr Robert Freeman
Update: Ms Chloe Munro resigned as Commissioner and Chair of the National Water Commission on 31 March 2012 to take up the position of Chair/Chief Executive Officer of the new Clean Energy Regulator.