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
New national water agreement
From: 8 August 2024 12:00 PM
To: 12 September 2024 11:59 PM
Further consultation on a new national water agreement – The Australian Government is working to develop a new national water agreement to address new water management challenges, building on and modernising the 2004 National Water Initiative.
Competency benchmark for local water utility operators in NSW
From: 3 July 2024 12:00 AM
To: 13 September 2024 11:59 PM
Provide feedback on a consultation paper proposing a competency benchmark and training program for local water operators in NSW.
Snowy and Montane Rivers increased flows annual meetings
From: 19 September 2024 5:00 PM
To: 19 September 2024 6:30 PM
Dalgety community members are invited to join us at the first annual meetings. Learn about the program’s benefits, key participants, and safety management of environmental flows.
Snowy and Montane Rivers increased flows annual meetings
From: 20 September 2024 12:00 PM
To: 20 September 2024 1:30 PM
Bredbo community members are invited to join us at the first annual meetings. Learn about the program’s benefits, key participants, and safety management of environmental flows.
Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan - Public exhibition
From: 19 August 2024 9:00 AM
To: 29 September 2024 11:59 PM
Provide feedback on the draft Murrumbidgee Valley Floodplain Management Plan until 29 September 2024. To learn more, register for an individual appointment in-person or online from 2-12 September.
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
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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