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Why were the "short-term and long-term legislative options" outlined in paragraphs 19-29 of the Local Government Briefing titled 'Strengthening regulation of water services infrastructure' (22 July 2025) rejected?

Answered Question 16440 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Why were the "short-term and long-term legislative options" outlined in paragraphs 19-29 of the Local Government Briefing titled 'Strengthening regulation of water services infrastructure' (22 July 2025) rejected?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The short and long-term options for consideration were not progressed because provisions in the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 could be invoked.