Bill
Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder Commission of Inquiry Bill 2026
before parliament, as at 2026-04-01.
- Sponsor
- Cadell
- Portfolio
- Not recorded
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-03-31
- second reading — 2026-04-01
Divisions
No divisions recorded. Most questions are decided on the voices; this does not establish that a bill was unopposed.
Plain-language summary
Written by a model from the explanatory memorandum; not the record, as at 2026-03-31.
The bill would create a parliamentary inquiry into the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder's conduct and results.
The inquiry would have the same powers as a Royal Commission, such as summoning witnesses and demanding documents, but would be set up by Parliament rather than the government.
The inquiry would report to Parliament with proposals to improve trust and openness in Murray-Darling Basin water management.
- Establishes a Commission of Inquiry into the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
- Gives the Commission powers equal to a Royal Commission, including to compel witnesses and require documents.
- Requires the Commission to report to Parliament with findings and recommendations.
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder, agricultural producers, regional economies, and communities in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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