Our Organisation
The National Water Commission is responsible for driving national water reform under the National Water Initiative—Australia’s blueprint for how water will be managed into the future.
We provide independent, evidence-based advice to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and the Australian Government on national water issues.
In 2012, following a COAG Review, the Australian Government decided to renew the Commission’s role. This means we will continue to provide strong, transparent and public reporting on water reform progress through our core functions—monitoring, audit and assessment.
The Commission works closely with all Australian governments, the water industry, research partners and other stakeholders to improve the way we manage Australia’s water resources.
Role & functions
Our legislation, ministerial arrangements, strategic plan, outcomes and values.
Structure
Our organisational chart, operational groups and executive information.
Partners
Our partnerships with governments, industry, research and other organisations—also our Stakeholder Reference Group.
Early functions
Explores the Commission’s early functions, reports and funding programs.
COAG review
About the independent COAG review of the Commission and its outcomes.
Accountability & reporting
Accountability and performance reporting, including annual reports, budget statements, contracts lists and more.
Freedom of information
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cwlth) (the FOI Act), members of the public are entitled to apply for access to documents that fall within its scope.
Employment
Information on current vacancies and how to apply for a position.