2017 media releases
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Minister Blair's response to Matthews' interim report
30 September 2022
Minister for Primary Industries, Regional Water, Trade and IndustryKen Matthews’ interim report into water administration and compliance in NSW has been received by the NSW Government.Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair, thanked Mr Matthews and his team for undertaking such a thorough and comprehensive investigation so quickly.
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Ken Matthews' statement on interim report
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryKen Matthews' announcement regarding his interim report for Independent Investigation into NSW Water Management and Compliance
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Update on Matthews' review of water issues in NSW
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryMr Matthews has completed information gathering for the interim report, and the drafting of this is close to completion.
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Statement from Ken Matthews August 2017
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryToday I start the review that I have been commissioned to do by the NSW Government.
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Certain Lower Darling trade temporarily closed
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryDepartment of Industry – Water today announced the temporary closure of certain assignment trade into and from the Lower Darling Regulated River Water Source.
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NSW water reform package
30 September 2022
Ministerial Media ReleaseThe NSW Government today announced details of a comprehensive water reform package.
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New Deputy Secretary for Crown Lands & Water
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryThe NSW Department of Industry today announced Liz Livingstone will be the Deputy Secretary for the newly created Crown Lands and Water Division.
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New legislation to shake up NSW water compliance and enforcement
30 September 2022
Minister for Regional WaterToday marks a major milestone in the reform of management of water in NSW, with the passing of the Natural Resources Access Regulator Bill 2017.
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Statement: Resignation of Gavin Hanlon
30 September 2022
NSW Department of IndustryThe Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry, Mr. Simon Smith, today accepted the resignation of Mr. Gavin Hanlon, former Deputy Director General at DPI Water.
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Ken Matthews’ final report into water management and compliance
Ken Matthews AO issued his final report on water management and compliance in New South Wales.