Water

We will support and encourage the construction of private and commercial dams to increase water capture and water security. A recent focus on prioritising environmental flows to the ocean over water retention for industry and agriculture following the merger of the environmental and water departments by the McGowan Government needs to be reversed.

We will ensure the Department of Water is re-established as a separate entity that primarily has a state development focus, and support policy settings which enable the maximum retention of water from the very little rain we get.

One Nation WA will also ensure water charges to consumers are not used by Government as a hidden tax, which is what happens here in WA. Water Corporation pays huge dividends to bolster state finances. We need reliable and affordable water for every household to be the priority, and not allow governments of the day to misuse Water Corp to drain more money from WA families.