How is the Productivity Commission shaping water policy?

SEASON 02 | 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.

Guest: Jo Chong

Joanne (Jo) is a Commissioner at the Productivity Commission and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney. She has wide experience in Australia and internationally working with research, government, industry, businesses and civil society organisations on sustainability and water issues, including at CSIRO, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, and IUCN The World Conservation Union. Jo currently also serves on the Australian Water Partnership Steering Committee.