Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry Bill 2026 (No. 2)

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Monday 25 May 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on a bill introduced by the National Party to establish a commission of inquiry into the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. The member argued that the current management of environmental water lacks transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the socioeconomic impacts on basin communities. The proposal seeks to examine whether environmental outcomes are being delivered and to assess the effects on regional economies. The member emphasised that the inquiry would provide independent scrutiny of water management decisions.

   Outcome: The transcript provided contains only the speech by Alison Penfold and does not record the final vote or outcome of the debate.

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