Water Bill passes Senate
Source: Australia. Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. Media Release.
"The Minister for the Environment and Water Resources welcomed the passing of the Water Bill 2007 through the Senate. The legislation, passed unamended, will implement the fundamental aspects of the $10 billion National Plan for Water Security. Coupled with the $10 billion National Plan for Water Security the Water Bill 2007 represents the most significant and important reform of water management in Australia’s history."