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Consultations and information events

We will continue to regularly create opportunities to hear from and meet with our stakeholders to build shared understanding, hear insights on water matters, and to provide input on policies, plans, and other relevant documents. An overview of our upcoming meetings, exhibitions, and other public engagement activities is provided below.

Current engagements

Region: Murrumbidgee

Billabong Creek Floodplain Management Plan

From: 29 September 2025 9:00 AM
To: 16 November 2025 11:59 PM

Provide feedback on the draft floodplain management plan until 16 November. To learn more, book an individual online appointment with departmental staff from 14–30 October.

Region: Murray

NSW Murray Floodplain Management Plan

From: 29 September 2025 9:00 AM
To: 16 November 2025 11:59 PM

Provide feedback on the draft floodplain management plan until 16 November. To learn more, book an individual online appointment with departmental staff from 14–30 October.

Region: Lachlan

Have your say on the Belubula Water Security Project

From: 27 October 2025 9:00 AM
To: 30 November 2025 5:00 PM

Come along to an information session, join us online or fill out a survey to provide your feedback on the Belubula Water Security Project.

Region: All

Monthly Roundup webinar

From: 3 December 2025 11:00 AM
To: 3 December 2025 12:00 PM

Join us at the December webinar where we look back on the 2025 water year.

Region: All

Increasing Aboriginal ownership of licenced water

From: 13 October 2025 9:00 AM
To: 10 December 2025 5:00 PM

Eligible Aboriginal legal entities can submit a registration of interest to secure a general water access licence.

Water is one of our most valuable natural assets. We have a responsibility to the people of NSW to ensure we manage water equitably and transparently now and into the future. Our stakeholders include any community, group or individual who could be interested or affected by our activities.

Other engagement information

Roundup

The Water Engagement Roundup is a monthly webinar that provides updates on current consultation and engagement.

Reference groups and advisory committees

The department has stakeholder reference groups and advisory committees to engage with specific communities and on specific projects.

Past engagement and newsletters

Find past engagement information, previous newsletters, meetings and presentations.

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