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Privatise urban water supplies: report

The government will continue to play a role, but only to regulate, ensure future supplies and protect consumers. How Australia goes about achieving these goals involves a two-stage plan, the Global Access Partners Urban Water Forum found. It recommended some... Full Article at The Age

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