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Tuesday, 13 September 2011
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Water Policy

(Question No. 919)

Senator Joyce asked the Minister representing the Treasurer, upon notice, on 17 August 2011:

In regard to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, can details be provided identifying the cost over the forward estimates of meeting its requirements under the Water Act 2007, separately identifying any other expenditure which relates to water policy, represent orting or regulation.

Senator Wong: The Treasurer has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

The new policy proposal "Water for the Future - Driving Reform in the Murray-Darling Basin" provides funding to the ACCC of $1.729 million in 2011-12 and $1.742 million in 2012-13.

The 2011-12 total internal budget allocation for the Water Regulatory Branch, including the above new policy funding is $3.816 million. Future year internal allocations are subject to variation due to cessation or addition of new policy proposals and other adjustments in base cost estimates or efficiency impacts.