Australian Water Resources 2005 is the baseline assessment of water resources at the beginning of the National Water Initiative, which brings together regional data and information at the national scale. It has been undertaken by the National Water Commission.

http://www.water.gov.au...

http://www.water.gov.au/

The Connected Water website presents an overview of the land and water issues involved in integrated water resource management and has been developed to progress a coordinated approach to managing surface and groundwater resources in Australia. It is intended to provide an up-to-date resource for water managers, policy makers and catchment management groups.

http://www.connectedwater.gov.au...

http://www.connectedwater.gov.au/index.html

Provides links to information on desalination projects either in operation or currently under consideration.

http://www.coastlinks.vic.gov.au...

http://www.coastlinks.vic.gov.au/desalination.htm

A major desalination plant is planned for development in the Wonthaggi region to supply up to 150 billion litres of water a year to Melbourne, Geelong and South Gippsland and Western Port towns. Construction of the plant is scheduled to commence in 2009 in order to start delivering water by the end of 2011.

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/programs/desalination

The Victorian Water Grid further links our water systems across the State by building new connections and pipelines. Details new pipelines that are to be built.

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/programs/water-grid

Australia faces major challenges in ensuring sustainable water supply in the face of drying climate and rising demand for water. In response, the Australian Government's framework, Water for the Future, provides national leadership in water reform for all Australians.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/water/australia/index.html

Provides information on the Victorian Government's Water Plan and water saving initiatives.

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/programs

Provides an overview of the various reporting procedures and reports produced on a regular basis by the Government.

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au...

http://www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/monitoring

The National Water Commission is the lead Australian Government agency for driving national water reform under the National Water Initiative - Australia's blueprint for how water will be managed into the future.

http://www.nwc.gov.au...

http://www.nwc.gov.au/www/html/7-home-page.asp

The National Water Initiative (NWI) is Australia's blueprint for national water reform. Provides an overview of the National Water Initiative.

http://www.nwc.gov.au...

http://www.nwc.gov.au/www/html/117-national-water-initiative.asp