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Gnangara Mound environment resources precious

The Water Corporation has indicated that additional groundwater may need to be extracted from the over-stressed Gnangara groundwater mound due to “an unprecedented dry spell” a

Minister should resign. “Reckless with water resources”

Alison Xamon, Greens Spokesperson for Water today called for Minister for Water, Dr Graham Jacobs, to immediately resign.

Minister still sits on essential report. Gnangara Mound groundwater levels at second lowest ever.

Alison Xamon, Greens Spokesperson for Water today called for Minister for Water, Dr Graham Jacobs, to immediately release the final report of the Gnangara Sustainability Strategy

Reform needed for Water Corporation’s billing cycle

Alison Xamon, Greens Spokesperson for Water today called for the Water Corporation to introduce reforms to their billing cycle.

Intensive care for river when preventative care is needed

Hon Alison Xamon MLC, Greens Spokesperson for Water today called for the Minister for Water, Dr Graham Jacobs, and the Minister for the Environment Donna Faragher to get serious

New report forces attention back onto sustainable water planning for WA

The Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce report ‘Sustainable Development of Northern Australia’ has at long last buried the calls for water megaprojects in the north of

Poor health of Collie’s rivers are the hidden cost of coal

The Greens have accused the coal industry of being the likely culprit following reports of the Collie River becoming choked with toxic weed caused by low water levels.

Brunswick Dam must be rejected

Greens (WA) MP Alison Xamon has called on the Minister for Water Graham Jacobs to immediately reject the proposal by Southern Cross Water Infrastructure Company to dam the Brunsw

WINTER SPRINKLER BAN — GNANGARA SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Date: 
11 August, 2010

Extract from Hansard

507. Hon ALISON XAMON to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Water:

(1) Does the minister intend to extend the winter sprinkler ban into spring?

(2) When will the minister finally release the Gnangara sustainability strategy report?

Hon HELEN MORTON replied:

I thank the honourable member for the question.

WATER LEGISLATION — PROGRESS

Date: 
10 August, 2010

Extract from Hansard

2505. Hon Alison Xamon to the Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Water

I refer the Minister to the answer he gave to question No. 2703, asked in the other place, answered 19 May 2010, and ask —

(1) Will the Water Resources Management Bill be fully compliant with the National Water Initiative (NWI)?

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