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Does fairness really matter?
15 April 2026
“Does fairness really matter?” Watertrust Australia’s CEO, Karen Hutchinson asks in the Leith Boullly AM Oration.
The Leith Boully AM Oration held in Brisbane on March 10 honoured the work of the late much loved Leith Boully AM. In addition to Karen’s oration, the theme of fairness was a provocation for the other speakers on the day.
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Inclusive decision-making in the Murray-Darling Basin
13 December 2023
Watertrust Australia recently submitted a response to the Productivity Commission’s Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 – Interim Report, recommending more guidance on approaches to inclusive decision-making.
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Working together for the future of Greater Adelaide’s water
31 October 2023
Water is among the most precious resources of any city and Watertrust Australia is proud to be driving an independent, collaborative process to explore the future of Greater Adelaide’s water sector. Take a look at what we’ve been doing to identify future governance arrangements for integrated water management, to support the water sector in meeting future challenges for this important region.
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Second annual gathering
27 September 2023
On 31 August 2023, we held our second annual gathering of Watertrust Australia, aka our 'jamboree'. With our board, advisors, team and a few special guests we delved into what it takes to achieve better decision-making processes for water policy.
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Reflecting on our second year
30 June 2023
As Watertrust approaches its second anniversary, we are proud of our progress in the challenging water policy space. Our team has built productive relationships and co-developed a portfolio of impactful projects. Trust is essential in decision-making, and we are committed to improving processes in water policy.
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Using data to make better water decisions
03 May 2023
We tell stories with data to engage and inform water policy stakeholders to open out policy, challenge ‘magical thinking’ and increase the potential for conversation and dialogue on contentious water policy issues.
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Equity, fairness and justice in water policy reform
14 April 2023
Australia's water policy reforms of the last 30 years have prioritised efficiency gains from microeconomic reform alongside limited return of water to the environment and Indigenous cultural use. These reforms have met resistance often underpinned by narratives that reforms have been unfair and unjust.