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Water Group objectives for stakeholder engagement1. “Enhance the department’s knowledge and understanding of stakeholder views in relation

to water”• KNOW WHAT PEOPLE THINK

2. “Increase understanding of the current Water for the Future policies and programs, andengage them in the development of new policies or programs or the review of existingpolicies and programs”

• INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AND GET THEIR INPUT

3. “Respond coherently to stakeholders’ views and concerns about water reform, through thepolices and programs under development”

• TALK TO THEM ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS

4. “Improve stakeholder understanding and support for the initiatives being undertaken bythe Australian Government’s water reforms and programs”

• IMPROVE SUPPORT THROUGH GREATER UNDERSTANDING

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Engagement activitiesCommunity information sessions• Open invite events in regional areas where people can ask questions and get answers

Stakeholder reference panels• 4 panels made up of community members & experts to provide advice to the department

on certain issues ie. water purchasing, irrigation efficiency, environmental watering

Regional contacts• People to handle queries from regional areas, provides a consistent point of contact who

can either deal with queries directly or forward queries to relevant areas

Consultations• Asking selected stakeholders for assistance in policy and program development eg. the

preparation of program guidelines

Briefings• Meetings to inform people about new programs

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