Water

All New South Wales households and communities should have dependable, affordable and sustainable water services.

We are a community and consumer voice in water policy, planning, regulation and pricing processes. Our approach responds to climate change, supports community interests and seeks to ensure equitable access to water services, particularly for households and communities already facing disadvantage.

Our work also seeks to ensure that when water providers engage with communities, they listen and give effect to their views in decision-making.

News and resources

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The JEC made a submission to IPART in response to Sydney Water's 2025-30 regulatory period pricing proposal
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The Justice and Equity Centre provided a submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's Issues Paper on Hunter Water Pricing Proposal for the 2025-30 regulatory period.
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The JEC provided a submission in response to NSW DCCEEW's review of the NSW Productivity and Equality Commission's report on local water utilities funding models.
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PIAC made a submission in response to IPARTs issues paper as part of their Sydney Water Operating Licence Review. PIAC welcomed the improvement in the accessibility of IPARTs process and
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Water consumer advocate, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s calls for an overhaul of Australia’s national water policy. In a report released on Thursday, the
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PIAC is concerned recently announced changes to the way water is priced for Sydney and Hunter region households do not encourage sustainable long-term water use and planning, and will leave

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