Australia is gripped by one of the most severe droughts on record. Progressive water restrictions have significantly curbed water consumption in the domestic sector, but what of the commercial sector which constitutes almost half of non-agricultural water consumption? The need for innovative water usage and wastewater management practices is unprecedented.

CEDA has tracked the relationship between water and the Australian economy since 2004, marked by the release of Growth 52. CEDA has maintained a strong voice within the national debate through the publication of various research papers, and the presentation of events.

CEDA Research

Business Best Practice: Water that Works - Sustainable Water Management in the Commercial Sector (February 2007) A valuable contribution to the water debate which details trends in national policy and regulatory framework, together with 12 case studies demonstrating applications of water usage, wasterwater management and recycled water schemes.

Issues in Australian Water Policy (February2007). CEDA’s Economic and Political Overview 2007 features an article by eminent economist John Quiggin. It offers concise insight into how pricing policy and rural-urban trading schemes can address the long-term challenge of water management.

Growth 52: Water and the Australian Economy (March 2004). CEDA’s major report Australia’s water policy examines issues including irrigation, trading rights and the economic impact on agribusiness.