The Commission, established by the new government last year, is looking at the sector鈥檚 regulatory framework and will make recommendations for reform.
While its work is mostly focused on water companies, the Commission will also be looking at governance issues that stand to impact agriculture.
This sets out the issues identified so far as well as potential areas for change which the Commission wishes to explore.
The Commission has said it aims to deliver a 鈥渁n ambitious, long-term approach to resetting the water sector, in a new partnership between government, regulators, water companies, customers, investors and all those who enjoy our waters and work to protect our environment鈥�.
Questions around water governance
NFU Vice President welcomed the launch of the call for evidence: 鈥淲e will now take the time to consider the documents shared thoroughly before responding.
鈥淲ater is an incredibly important issue for our members, be it resources, flooding, or quality, and this engagement provides an excellent opportunity for us to raise concerns and solutions.
鈥淎nd, while the Commission is focused on the water industry, there are questions around water governance which could have a significant impact on agriculture and farm businesses.鈥�
鈥�Water is an incredibly important issue for our members, be it resources, flooding, or quality.鈥�
NFU Vice President Rachel Hallos
皇家华人will now begin to pull together its own evidence, in consultation with members, and submit a response by the closing date of 23 April.
