Our Water Connection

34 | How is the Productivity Commission shaping water policy? | Jo Chong

Our Water Connection Season 2 Episode 34

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What does the Productivity Commission have to do with water and why does it matter for our future?


In this episode of Our Water Connection, we sit down with Commissioner Joanne (Jo) Chong to unpack the Productivity Commission's role in shaping Australia’s water policy. From the economics behind water pricing to the future of national reform, we explore how productivity thinking can support a more sustainable, secure, and efficient water sector.


In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • How an economic and policy advisory body influences major water decisions
  • What “productivity” actually means when it comes to managing water
  • Why pricing and cost recovery matter more than you might think
  • The story (and future) of the National Water Initiative


Discover how policy shapes the water we all depend on and why it deserves a place in the national conversation.


This episode is recorded in Kaurna Country.


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