Current projects and consultations

Proposed amendments to the water market rules 2009 and water charge (termination fees) rules 2009

Request for additional advice on rules for accreditation

On 14 September 2009, the minister wrote to the ACCC requesting further advice, including draft rules, in relation to the accreditation of state agencies by the ACCC under the water (infrastructure) charge rules (media release). This further advice is to be provided to the minister by 28 February 2010.

Draft advice on rules for accreditation

The ACCC released its draft advice and rules on the accreditation of state agencies by the ACCC under the water (infrastructure) charge rules on 6 November 2009.

The draft advice sets out the ACCC’s proposed framework for the accreditation of state agencies to carry out determinations and approvals of regulated charges for certain irrigation infrastructure operators and bulk water operators within the Murray-Darling Basin.

The ACCC invites interested parties to make a submission on the draft advice and draft rules.

Submissions responding to the draft advice closed on Friday 18 December 2009. Submissions provided to the ACCC can be accessed below.

Water monitoring

Water Trading Rules - Invitation for submissions responding to the position paper