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Water’s Edge
by Inspector-General of Water Compliance
Join our panel as we take a deep dive into the reports, audits and investigations delivered by the Inspector-General of Water Compliance (IGWC). The area of water is complex and at times, overwhelming, which is why we’ve created this podcast. It will help you better understand the work of the IGWC, and what we are doing in the field of water compliance and enforcement. The IGWC aims to improve trust and transparency in implementing the Commonwealth’s Basin water reform agenda, deliver greater consistency and harmonisation of water regulation across the Basin and strengthen Basin Plan compliance and enforcement.Visit www.igwc.gov.au
Episodes
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Northern Basin Toolkit Inquiry
In October 2024, the Inspector-General of Water Compliance, the Hon. Troy Grant, announced an inquiry into the Northern Basin Toolkit. In this episode, hear from Troy and Ken Lonnie, Director of Inquiry for the Inspector-General, as they discuss the findings of the inquiry. The Toolkit is a $166...
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Second tenure - observations with Troy
In August 2025, Troy Grant was re-appointed for a second and final term as the Inspector-General of Water Compliance. The position can be held for a total of eight years under the Water Act 2007 (Cth). In this episode, Troy reflects on his first term as Inspector-General from 2021 to 2025. He...
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Accuracy in trade price reporting
The Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 introduced new rules. This could lead to a follow-up IGWC investigation on trade price reporting. Mildura water broker Phil Grahame offers his view on a fair-priced Basin water market. Participants should be able to make informed decisions.…
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Field days and surveys – the community’s say on Murray-Darling Basin water management
In this episode of Water’s Edge: the Murray-Darling Basin community has its say on management and compliance of a precious resource – water. A deep dive into the Inspector-General of Water Compliance’s (IGWC) Community Sentiment Survey conducted by ORIMA Research. Join the IGWC at field days…
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A deep dive into ACT’s water with the Regulatory Leaders Forum
In this episode of Water’s Edge: a deep dive into ACT’s water with the Inspector-General of Water Compliance's Regulatory Leaders Forum. Inspector-General of Water Compliance, the Honourable Troy Grant, shares how the forum uniting water leaders is progressing. Icon Water shares how they balance...
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Two water stressed nations with one common vision
The search for positive water management - storage, treatment, irrigation, and community benefits – leads to the NSW Macquarie region. Inspector-General of Water Compliance Troy Grant takes Pakistan’s High-Commissioner to Australia, His Excellency Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, on a Murray-Darling Basin...
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A climate for change? What Australia’s Environment Report means for the Murray-Darling Basin
In this episode of Water’s Edge: if 2023 was a year of climate opposites, then what’s ahead for 2024 and what does it mean for the Murray-Darling Basin? Get the answers from this episode’s guest, Professor Albert Van Dijk from the Australian National University, who led the 2023 Australia’s...
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Working collaboratively: how the ACT is helping Basin water management be more collaborative
According to the IGWC’s Annual Community sentiment survey, only 15% of people know that the ACT is actually a part of the Murray-Darling Basin. While the ACT makes up a small portion of the Basin compared to other states, it still brings significant economic and environmental benefits to the…
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How the community feels about water management in the Basin
77% of the general population doesn't know whether they live in the Murray-Darling Basin, despite it being the country's largest area of agricultural production - the food bowl producing a third of our food supply. Join us for this episode of Water's Edge, as we learn more fun facts about how...
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Hear from the community at AgQuip 2023!
Were you at this year's AgQuip? Celebrating 50 years of Australia's largest agricultural field days, the Inspector-General went along for the first time, to speak to people about the work that we do. We also learnt about what some of the issues are in the community and how it's affecting people...
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A chat with Grant Barnes from NRAR (Part II)
Join us for part two of our chat with Grant Barnes from the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator, and Deputy Inspector-General of Water Compliance Daniel Blacker. The role of the independent Inspector-General of Water Compliance is to deliver trust and transparency in the management of...
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A chat with Grant Barnes from NRAR (Part I)
The role of the independent Inspector-General of Water Compliance is to deliver trust and transparency in the management of Murray-Darling Basin resources, and ensure the highest standard of accountability for all involved in the use and management of Basin resources. Often, the role of the...
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💥 Myth busting: buybacks
Join us for our first edition of our special Water's Edge: Myth Busting episodes. In this first myth busting episode, we discuss the current buybacks process, and answer your questions about what it is, why it's happening, and how it's being rolled out. If you have any special requests for a myth...
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The significance of the Barmah Choke and how it affects water trading
Recently the Inspector-General of Water Compliance Troy Grant paid a visit to the Barmah Choke. The Choke is located on the border of Victoria and NSW just north of Echuca, and has the lowest flow in any stretch of the River Murray. The Inspector-General was there meeting with community members…
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Origins of the Inspector-General with Mick Keelty AO
On the first of October 2019, former Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty was appointed at the Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources for a period of 12 months. It followed his role as the Northern Basin Commissioner. Mr Keelty was appointed to this…
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Steady as it flows report - the Inspector-General’s assessment of River Murray operations and environmental water management
These last couple of months have seen a significant amount of rain across the Murray-Darling Basin, which has reinvigorated concerns about how the river system is being managed. The sentiment echoes what the Inspector-General first heard when starting in the role: there was a level of distrust...
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Water information hub: the role of the Bureau of Meteorology in collecting vital water information and the importance of reporting to the community.
In the first episode of season 2, we chat to the Bureau of Meteorology’s Matthew Coulton. Matt is the General Manager of Agriculture and Water at the Bureau and his job is to provide advice to agricultural and water agencies and businesses, and develop new products and services to increase the...
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Border Rivers Trade Audit - how different trading rules can cause issues when water crosses two jurisdictions
Join the Inspector-General of Water Compliance’s Audit and Investigations team, as they take a look at the latest audit – based on trade in the Border Rivers Region. The Border Rivers Region covers a section of Northern NSW and Southern QLD, and there are separate trading rules across the two...
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How to improve collaboration, compliance and enforcement across the Murray Darling Basin with Des Pearson and Troy Grant
Troy Grant and Annabelle are joined by former Auditor General of Victoria and Western Australia, Des Pearson, who conducted a review into compliance and enforcement across the Murray Darling Basin. Des and Troy are honest and forthcoming with their views about the report, and provide an insight...
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Sustainable Diversion Limit Statement of Compliance - what is it and why is it important? Why is NSW behind and what are the consequences for not having a Water Resource Plan?
In this episode, join the Inspector-General of Water Compliance Troy Grant and Director of Compliance Monitoring Edwina Carter as we dive into the Annual Statement of Compliance for Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDLs). NSW is behind with submitting its Water Resource Plans, so Troy explains why...
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Who is the Inspector-General of Water Compliance, Troy Grant? And what role does the Inspector-General play in water compliance?
In this first episode of "Water's Edge", we meet Troy Grant. We learn about how Troy came to the role, and what his vision and purpose is for the IGWC. The IGWC aims to improve trust and transparency in implementing the Commonwealth’s Basin water reform agenda, deliver greater consistency and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join our panel as we take a deep dive into the reports, audits and investigations delivered by the Inspector-General of Water Compliance (IGWC). The area of water is complex and at times, overwhelming, which is why we’ve created this podcast. It will help you better understand the work of the IGWC, and what we are doing in the field of water compliance and enforcement. The IGWC aims to improve trust and transparency in implementing the Commonwealth’s Basin water reform agenda, deliver greater consistency and harmonisation of water regulation across the Basin and strengthen Basin Plan compliance and enforcement.Visit www.igwc.gov.au
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