Current consultations

We are reviewing North East Water's new water prices to apply from 1 July 2026In early October 2025, North East Water provided us with a price submission outlining the prices and key outcomes for its customers. We will assess the price submission and make a final determination on the maximum prices it can charge for its services from 1 July 2026.We want to hear from youOur first consultation period on North East Water's proposal has now opened on Engage Victoria and will close on 12

We are reviewing Melbourne Water's new water prices to apply from 1 July 2026In early October 2025, Melbourne Water provided us with a price submission outlining the prices and key outcomes for its customers. We will assess the price submission and make a final determination on the maximum prices it can charge for its services from 1 July 2026.We want to hear from youOur first consultation period on Melbourne Water's proposal has now opened on Engage Victoria and will close on 12

What are new customer contributions?Developer charges, also known as new customer contributions (NCCs), are a one‐off, upfront charge that a water business may levy when a new connection is made to its water, sewerage or recycled water network, or when a customer seeks to expand the capacity of an existing connection. A new customer contribution is a financial payment made to a water business for works that are used or will be able to be used directly or indirectly for the