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Aither is rebranding as Ricardo

2 October 2024

Aither is rebranding as Ricardo

Aither will transition to the Ricardo brand in mid-October 2024. Having joined Ricardo in March 2023, we are now excited to...

Aither will transition to the Ricardo brand in mid-October 2024. Having joined Ricardo in...

Aither in the news | 2024 Water Markets Report

6 August 2024

Aither in the news | 2024 Water Markets Report

The 2023-24 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2023-24 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Insights and strategies for a more secure and sustainable water future

12 December 2023

Aither Quarterly Letter | Insights and strategies for a more secure and sustainable water future

In this edition, we share our latest insights that cover water security, strategy and , infrastructure investment, and...

In this edition, we share our latest insights that cover water security, strategy and ,...

Strategy that works: developing water utility strategies that drive holistic performance

12 December 2023

Strategy that works: developing water utility strategies that drive holistic performance

Managing water utilities is an increasingly complex task. Aither provides insights on the key principles that underpin an...

Managing water utilities is an increasingly complex task. Aither provides insights on the...

Water security is important…but what is it and how are we performing?

12 December 2023

Water security is important…but what is it and how are we performing?

Associate Director Nick Clarke reflects on recent work done with the Commonwealth, States and Territories to develop a 'Town...

Associate Director Nick Clarke reflects on recent work done with the Commonwealth, States...

Aither in the news | 2023 Water Markets Report

9 August 2023

Aither in the news | 2023 Water Markets Report

The 2022-23 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2022-23 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Managing mounting challenges through a focus on customer value

12 December 2023

Managing mounting challenges through a focus on customer value

Prices are important, but value is what matters. In this insight, Aither identifies five key principles that can help the...

Prices are important, but value is what matters. In this insight, Aither identifies five...

Aither in the news | Australia to back new water rights data hub

30 May 2023

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Australia to back new water rights data hub

Director Chris Olszak is quoted in Global Water Intelligence (GWI) magazine about the Australian Federal Government’s budget...

Director Chris Olszak is quoted in Global Water Intelligence (GWI) magazine about the...

Aither Quarterly Letter | UN Water Conference

3 May 2023

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | UN Water Conference

It’s been an eventful few months, during which Aither announced its acquisition by Ricardo plc, and also participated in the...

It’s been an eventful few months, during which Aither announced its acquisition by...

UN Water Conference 2023

20 April 2023

UN Water Conference 2023

The 2023 UN Water Conference was hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 22 – 24 March 2023.

The 2023 UN Water Conference was hosted at the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

The future of banking?

20 April 2023

The future of banking?

Water banking in aquifers is an internationally proven, low-cost solution that could improve drought resilience across...

Water banking in aquifers is an internationally proven, low-cost solution that could...

From water strategies to strategic water investments

20 April 2023

From water strategies to strategic water investments

Australia needs to plan for, and adapt to, the changing nature of climate risks to water resources now and in the decades...

Australia needs to plan for, and adapt to, the changing nature of climate risks to water...

Who pays for coastal adaptation?

20 April 2023

Who pays for coastal adaptation?

BDA helps identify coastal adaptation beneficiaries and informs fair cost allocation, but challenges include defining...

BDA helps identify coastal adaptation beneficiaries and informs fair cost allocation, but...

Overcoming adaptation planning challenges

20 April 2023

Overcoming adaptation planning challenges

Effective adaptation planning is vital to addressing the clear and inevitable effects of climate change. However, the current...

Effective adaptation planning is vital to addressing the clear and inevitable effects of...

Aither celebrates World Water Day at UN Water Conference

22 March 2023

Aither celebrates World Water Day at UN Water Conference

Aither team members Amy Syvrud and Noah Kaiser are on the ground in New York City for the 2023 UN Water Conference for World...

Aither team members Amy Syvrud and Noah Kaiser are on the ground in New York City for the...

Announcing Aither’s acquisition by Ricardo plc

14 March 2023

Announcing Aither’s acquisition by Ricardo plc

We’re excited to announce that Aither has been acquired by Ricardo plc, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering...

We’re excited to announce that Aither has been acquired by Ricardo plc, a global...

IPART’s new regulatory framework

7 December 2022

IPART’s new regulatory framework

IPART recently released its Final Report outlining a new regulatory framework intended to improve the way prices are set for...

IPART recently released its Final Report outlining a new regulatory framework intended to...

Aither in the news | Defining water security

14 November 2022

Aither in the news | Defining water security

Aither Director Will Fargher recently spoke with Clint Jasper on ABC Radio National on the topic of defining water security.

Aither Director Will Fargher recently spoke with Clint Jasper on ABC Radio National on the...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Water security – from concept to practice

2 November 2022

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Water security – from concept to practice

In this edition we discuss better ways to define and achieve water security - from concept to practice.

In this edition we discuss better ways to define and achieve water security - from concept...

Shaping the national water agenda

2 November 2022

Shaping the national water agenda

This paper explores how the government can set up a National Water Commission for success and what national leadership on...

This paper explores how the government can set up a National Water Commission for success...

Realising Australia’s global contribution to water security

25 October 2022

Realising Australia’s global contribution to water security

Enhancing water security is a key means to addressing global development, economic and security challenges – especially in a...

Enhancing water security is a key means to addressing global development, economic and...

Roadmap to Water Market Reform

20 October 2022

Roadmap to Water Market Reform

Daryl Quinlivan’s water market reform final roadmap report outlines a targeted, practical and proportionate approach to...

Daryl Quinlivan’s water market reform final roadmap report outlines a targeted,...

Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Communique – Aither’s take

12 October 2022

Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Communique – Aither’s take

Aither's summary of the key points from the recent MDB Minco meeting. There's a renewed sense of collaboration, but lots of...

Aither's summary of the key points from the recent MDB Minco meeting. There's a renewed...

Aither in the news | 2022 Water Markets Report

9 August 2022

Aither in the news | 2022 Water Markets Report

The 2021-22 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2021-22 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Transforming our approach to climate mitigation and adaptation

22 June 2022

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Transforming our approach to climate mitigation and adaptation

In this edition we present four insights that dive into the challenges, opportunities and tools to help support an improved...

In this edition we present four insights that dive into the challenges, opportunities and...

Nascent environmental markets in a time of transition

21 June 2022

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Nascent environmental markets in a time of transition

Environmental markets are an important mechanism to drive investment towards solving some of our most complex environmental...

Environmental markets are an important mechanism to drive investment towards solving some...

The need to transform adaptation

21 June 2022

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The need to transform adaptation

Strategic, long-term adaptation planning is vital to addressing the clear and inevitable effects of climate change.

Strategic, long-term adaptation planning is vital to addressing the clear and inevitable...

Lessons from Queensland’s coastal adaptation planning process

21 June 2022

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Lessons from Queensland’s coastal adaptation planning process

Aither undertook cost benefit analyses of potential adaptation options to protect communities from the effects of coastal...

Aither undertook cost benefit analyses of potential adaptation options to protect...

Governance as infrastructure for water security

6 April 2022

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Governance as infrastructure for water security

In a recent keynote address to the International Conference on Water Resources Management in Dubai, Aither Director Will...

In a recent keynote address to the International Conference on Water Resources Management...

World Water Day 2022 – Talking water scarcity in the Middle East

6 April 2022

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World Water Day 2022 – Talking water scarcity in the Middle East

To mark World Water Day, Aither's global team represented by Will Fargher, Samantha Yates, Joe Lorimer, Huw Pohlner and Luke...

To mark World Water Day, Aither's global team represented by Will Fargher, Samantha Yates,...

Actions to advance urban water security in the Indus River Basin (Pakistan)

21 February 2022

WaterGuide

Actions to advance urban water security in the Indus River Basin (Pakistan)

This insight covers the activities and outcomes of the Pakistan urban water security project undertaken with AWP from...

This insight covers the activities and outcomes of the Pakistan urban water security...

Dollars and sense: Using environmental economics to improve decision making

1 December 2021

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Dollars and sense: Using environmental economics to improve decision making

Environmental and natural resource economists are sought by governments and businesses to appraise the total economic value of...

Environmental and natural resource economists are sought by governments and businesses to...

Aither Quarterly Letter | World Water Day 2022

7 April 2022

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | World Water Day 2022

On World Water Day, Aither team members from the UK, France and Australia met in Dubai to discuss the future of water in arid...

On World Water Day, Aither team members from the UK, France and Australia met in Dubai to...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Make better decisions that account for an uncertain future

1 December 2021

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Make better decisions that account for an uncertain future

This quarterly edition highlights the importance of using tried and tested tools like economic appraisal to make better...

This quarterly edition highlights the importance of using tried and tested tools like...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Making better decisions in response to climate change

15 September 2021

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Making better decisions in response to climate change

In this quarterly edition, and over this year, we will share the practical insights, frameworks and tools we're using to help...

In this quarterly edition, and over this year, we will share the practical insights,...

Investment in natural capital – benefits, barriers and opportunities for government

15 September 2021

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Investment in natural capital – benefits, barriers and opportunities for government

Natural capital is integral to life on earth. However, the benefits provided by natural capital are under threat, which is...

Natural capital is integral to life on earth. However, the benefits provided by natural...

Aither in the news | 2021 Water Markets Report

9 August 2021

Aither in the news | 2021 Water Markets Report

The 2020-21 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2020-21 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Aither in the news | ‘Christine Axton joins Aither in new operating officer role’

2 September 2021

Aither in the news | ‘Christine Axton joins Aither in new operating officer role’

Aither expands its executive team with Christine Axton, who has been installed as the firm's inaugural Chief Operating...

Aither expands its executive team with Christine Axton, who has been installed as the...

Aither in the news | ‘The ebbs and flows of the water market explained’

7 June 2021

Aither in the news | ‘The ebbs and flows of the water market explained’

Aither recently featured in this article by The Australian Financial Review on Australia's water markets.

Aither recently featured in this article by The Australian Financial Review on Australia's...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Make better decisions

8 March 2021

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Make better decisions

How are better decisions made? We believe decisions must be underpinned by clear, practical, evidence-based advice. Find out...

How are better decisions made? We believe decisions must be underpinned by clear,...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Embedding value in government decision making

8 March 2021

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Embedding value in government decision making

In this edition we unpack the practical tools and techniques we use to help our clients identify and deliver valued outcomes...

In this edition we unpack the practical tools and techniques we use to help our clients...

Aither Quarterly Letter | Using value to help make better decisions

8 March 2021

Aither Quarterly Letter

Aither Quarterly Letter | Using value to help make better decisions

We’re here to support our clients and partners in making better decisions that increase the value of their policies,...

We’re here to support our clients and partners in making better decisions that increase...

Communicating economics to influence coastal adaptation decision-making

8 March 2021

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Communicating economics to influence coastal adaptation decision-making

Economic analysis is an important component of coastal management decision-making. To effectively influence decisions,...

Economic analysis is an important component of coastal management decision-making. To...

Enhance value through outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation

8 March 2021

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Enhance value through outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation

When done well, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation can enhance overall value by supporting greater efficiency and...

When done well, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation can enhance overall value by...

Aither in the news | Stock and land

14 February 2021

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Stock and land

Climate is likely to be the biggest driver of water allocation prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, between now and...

Climate is likely to be the biggest driver of water allocation prices in the southern...

Aither in the news | Irrigation Leader Magazine

10 November 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Irrigation Leader Magazine

In this interview, Will Fargher, a founding director of Aither, and Amy Syvrud, a senior consultant for the company, tell...

In this interview, Will Fargher, a founding director of Aither, and Amy Syvrud, a senior...

Modelling the benefits of bushfire management

8 November 2020

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Modelling the benefits of bushfire management

Better bushfire management decisions require understanding the relative benefits of mitigation strategies. Reducing risk and...

Better bushfire management decisions require understanding the relative benefits of...

كيف يمكن أن تساعد تقدير قيمة المياه في تحسين القرارات

8 November 2023

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كيف يمكن أن تساعد تقدير قيمة المياه في تحسين القرارات

تقدير المياه يمكن أن يوجه الحكومات والمؤسسات والشركات والمستثمرين...

تقدير المياه يمكن أن يوجه الحكومات والمؤسسات...

How valuing water can help improve decisions

8 November 2020

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How valuing water can help improve decisions

Valuing water can guide governments, utilities, businesses and investors to solve many of the water sector's most difficult...

Valuing water can guide governments, utilities, businesses and investors to solve many of...

Aither in the news | Global Water Intelligence

25 August 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Global Water Intelligence

Water markets in the MDB are making international headlines. Aither’s Entitlement Index is featured in the article. The...

Water markets in the MDB are making international headlines. Aither’s Entitlement Index...

Aither in the news | ‘Water. Unplugged.’ Podcast

20 August 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | ‘Water. Unplugged.’ Podcast

'Water. Unplugged.', a two-part podcast series hosted by the Rural Press Club of Victoria, was developed to help Victoria’s...

'Water. Unplugged.', a two-part podcast series hosted by the Rural Press Club of Victoria,...

Aither in the news | 2020 Water Markets Report

17 August 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | 2020 Water Markets Report

The 2019-20 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2019-20 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Making better decisions: A conversation with Michael Brennan

12 August 2020

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Making better decisions: A conversation with Michael Brennan

In a time of change and upheaval our leaders are  being asked to make complex and difficult decisions. What tools and...

In a time of change and upheaval our leaders are  being asked to make complex and...

Aither in the news | Rural Press Club of Victoria Event

29 July 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Rural Press Club of Victoria Event

The challenges of navigating the complex and often-frustrating water market were discussed during a special Rural Press Club...

The challenges of navigating the complex and often-frustrating water market were discussed...

Partnering to support water sector reforms and amplify Australia’s influence in Central Asia

24 July 2020

WaterGuide

Partnering to support water sector reforms and amplify Australia’s influence in Central Asia

A strategic partnership between AWP, the Asian Development Bank and Aither helped shape a new national water sector...

A strategic partnership between AWP, the Asian Development Bank and Aither helped shape a...

Aither in the News | Victorian Country Hour

2 July 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the News | Victorian Country Hour

Chris Olszak spoke on Victorian Country Hour with Clint Jasper regarding concern over the demand for water below the Barmah...

Chris Olszak spoke on Victorian Country Hour with Clint Jasper regarding concern over the...

Water demand in the southern MDB: How could it change?

29 June 2020

Water demand in the southern MDB: How could it change?

Fundamental changes to supply and demand in the southern MDB are placing unprecedented pressures on water resources and market...

Fundamental changes to supply and demand in the southern MDB are placing unprecedented...

The importance of carryover and inter-valley trade

16 July 2020

The importance of carryover and inter-valley trade

As water supply in the lower Murray comes under increasing pressure from new water demand trends, carryover and inter-valley...

As water supply in the lower Murray comes under increasing pressure from new water demand...

Economic appraisal for Wicked Problems

30 April 2020

Economic appraisal for Wicked Problems

Aither recently attended the AARES conference where the keynote speech was about Wicked Problems, we have a few insights on...

Aither recently attended the AARES conference where the keynote speech was about Wicked...

Inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement

22 April 2020

Inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement

Water resources in the Murray River are shared across multiple states through a set of arrangements that date back more than...

Water resources in the Murray River are shared across multiple states through a set of...

A 10-year Strategy for the Victorian Water Register

19 March 2020

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A 10-year Strategy for the Victorian Water Register

The Victorian Water Register has provided a central record of all water ownership, trade, market information and accounting in...

The Victorian Water Register has provided a central record of all water ownership, trade,...

From 1-in-100 to emergency: Climate change a ‘critical blind spot’ that threatens businesses

17 February 2020

From 1-in-100 to emergency: Climate change a ‘critical blind spot’ that threatens businesses

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has this month released the 15th annual edition of its Global Risks Report. The report charts...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has this month released the 15th annual edition of its...

A collaborative framework for monitoring and evaluation in the NSW marine estate

14 February 2020

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A collaborative framework for monitoring and evaluation in the NSW marine estate

The NSW Marine Estate Management Authority (MEMA) agencies and Marine Estate Knowledge Panel (MEEKP) recently released their...

The NSW Marine Estate Management Authority (MEMA) agencies and Marine Estate Knowledge...

Aither in the news | Bushfire post-event inquiries

10 January 2020

Aither in the news | Bushfire post-event inquiries

Aither Senior Associate Emeritus Professor Stephen Dovers and Doctor Michael Eburn have released an article on the role of...

Aither Senior Associate Emeritus Professor Stephen Dovers and Doctor Michael Eburn have...

Invaluable evaluations – how non-market values strengthen evaluations

19 December 2019

Invaluable evaluations – how non-market values strengthen evaluations

Evaluations allow you to improve future delivery, capture lessons for the design and delivery of other programs, and secure...

Evaluations allow you to improve future delivery, capture lessons for the design and...

Valuing and funding coral reef restoration in Seychelles

13 December 2019

Valuing and funding coral reef restoration in Seychelles

Aither is working with the World Bank and project partners to support the development and implementation of strategies for...

Aither is working with the World Bank and project partners to support the development and...

Making bushfire risk mitigation funding more attractive

13 December 2019

Making bushfire risk mitigation funding more attractive

Allocating funding to avoid long term and uncertain future costs is not the simplest or most immediately attractive investment...

Allocating funding to avoid long term and uncertain future costs is not the simplest or...

Funding public land – barriers to innovation

13 December 2019

Funding public land – barriers to innovation

Australia’s network of public land and parks supports a range of environmental, social, cultural and financial benefits....

Australia’s network of public land and parks supports a range of environmental, social,...

Aither in the news | AWA Water Source

6 December 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | AWA Water Source

Do desalination plants make economic sense? Aither was pleased to have an article published by AWA on the economics of...

Do desalination plants make economic sense? Aither was pleased to have an article...

Valuing the invaluable: economic and social assessment for recreation and tourism

25 November 2019

Valuing the invaluable: economic and social assessment for recreation and tourism

Aither was engaged by the Snowy Monaro Regional Council to undertake an economic assessment of recreational fishing in the...

Aither was engaged by the Snowy Monaro Regional Council to undertake an economic...

Aither Entitlement Index. October 2019

22 November 2019

Aither Entitlement Index. October 2019

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple overall snapshot of how the major water...

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple...

Focus on the future: rethinking strategy in the water and environment sectors

24 October 2019

Focus on the future: rethinking strategy in the water and environment sectors

What role does futures thinking have in the water and environment sectors, and how can your organisation or team embrace it?

What role does futures thinking have in the water and environment sectors, and how can...

Post-disaster inquiries – are we learning yet?

22 October 2019

Post-disaster inquiries – are we learning yet?

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC (BNHCRC) have published the Disaster Inquiries Database. Aither’s Martijn Gough and...

The Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC (BNHCRC) have published the Disaster Inquiries...

Reflections from Stockholm World Water Week 2019

17 October 2019

Reflections from Stockholm World Water Week 2019

Reflections and insights from the Water Governance Seminar series at World Water Week 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Reflections and insights from the Water Governance Seminar series at World Water Week 2019...

2019 Water Markets Report

22 September 2019

Water Markets Report

2019 Water Markets Report

The Aither Water Market Report provides Australia’s leading independent analysis and insights on southern Murray-Darling...

The Aither Water Market Report provides Australia’s leading independent analysis and...

Valuing environmental services

20 September 2019

Valuing environmental services

The environment delivers a range of services that are valuable, yet these values are often not quantified and therefore...

The environment delivers a range of services that are valuable, yet these values are often...

2018-19 Water Markets Report Launch Presentations

12 September 2019

Water Markets Report

2018-19 Water Markets Report Launch Presentations

The 2018-19 Water Markets Report Launches were held in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide. Download PDFs of the...

The 2018-19 Water Markets Report Launches were held in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and...

Aither in the news | 2019 Water Markets Report

4 September 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | 2019 Water Markets Report

The 2018-19 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release of this years Water Markets Report...

The 2018-19 Water Markets Report is now available. Links to media surrounding the release...

Drought policy, climate change and the new normal.

1 September 2019

Drought policy, climate change and the new normal.

Climate change is fundamentally changing the exposure of Australian agriculture and regional communities to drought. To help...

Climate change is fundamentally changing the exposure of Australian agriculture and...

Water investment during drought

21 August 2019

Water investment during drought

Mitigating water shortages while avoiding white elephants. Prevailing dry conditions and a changing climate require new...

Mitigating water shortages while avoiding white elephants. Prevailing dry conditions and...

Aither Entitlement Index. July 2019

6 August 2019

Aither Entitlement Index

Aither Entitlement Index. July 2019

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple overall snapshot of how the major water...

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple...

Five takeaways from WaterGuide workshop at the World Bank

6 August 2019

WaterGuide

Five takeaways from WaterGuide workshop at the World Bank

Aither and the World Bank Group convened a workshop in Washington DC, with support from DFAT and AWP, on water policy and...

Aither and the World Bank Group convened a workshop in Washington DC, with support from...

Water supply and demand in the southern MDB

30 July 2019

Water supply and demand in the southern MDB

Aither has been working with the Victorian Government to build a more comprehensive picture of the water supply and demand...

Aither has been working with the Victorian Government to build a more comprehensive...

Water for Good – Ten years later, what comes next?

26 June 2019

Water for Good – Ten years later, what comes next?

This year marks ten years since the release of Water for Good, the South Australian Government’s plan to secure water for...

This year marks ten years since the release of Water for Good, the South Australian...

Aither Entitlement Index. May 2019

24 June 2019

Aither Entitlement Index

Aither Entitlement Index. May 2019

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple overall snapshot of how the major water...

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple...

WaterGuide wins Water Industry Alliance award

12 June 2019

WaterGuide

WaterGuide wins Water Industry Alliance award

Aither is pleased to have won the 2019 Water Industry Alliance Smart Water Award for Innovation in SMEs for the development...

Aither is pleased to have won the 2019 Water Industry Alliance Smart Water Award for...

‘Tipping point’: Prof Rob Vertessy on fish deaths and future-proofing the Murray-Darling Basin

30 May 2019

‘Tipping point’: Prof Rob Vertessy on fish deaths and future-proofing the Murray-Darling Basin

We interview Aither Senior Associate, Prof Rob Vertessy on fish deaths and future-proofing the Murray-Darling Basin. Like the...

We interview Aither Senior Associate, Prof Rob Vertessy on fish deaths and future-proofing...

Sunwater Regional Blueprint- shaping the future of bulk water supply in regional Queensland

30 May 2019

Sunwater Regional Blueprint- shaping the future of bulk water supply in regional Queensland

Aither, in partnership with Sunwater, has developed an economic and financial prioritisation tool which, together with...

Aither, in partnership with Sunwater, has developed an economic and financial...

Timely review of the the National Performance Report Framework

30 May 2019

Timely review of the the National Performance Report Framework

Aither is currently undertaking an independent review of the National Urban Water Utility Performance Reporting Framework....

Aither is currently undertaking an independent review of the National Urban Water Utility...

Aither in the news | Australian Institute of Company Directors Magazine

7 July 2020

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | Australian Institute of Company Directors Magazine

With the outcome of an ACCC inquiry into water markets due in November, is it possible for Australia to resolve the tensions...

With the outcome of an ACCC inquiry into water markets due in November, is it possible for...

Aither in the news | AFR

20 May 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | AFR

No more water licences: Almond Board calls for moratorium. Aither provides insight into water market drivers and price trends...

No more water licences: Almond Board calls for moratorium. Aither provides insight into...

Irrigators flock to River Murray water market information sessions

3 April 2019

Irrigators flock to River Murray water market information sessions

In March this year, Aither participated in a series of River Murray Water Information Sessions held across the SA Murray...

In March this year, Aither participated in a series of River Murray Water Information...

Aither Entitlement Index. April 2019

6 May 2019

Aither Entitlement Index

Aither Entitlement Index. April 2019

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple overall snapshot of how the major water...

The Aither southern Murray–Darling Basin Entitlement Index (AEI) provides a simple...

A strategic approach to business case development

3 November 2020

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A strategic approach to business case development

Aither regularly works with government clients to develop business cases for the investment of public funds in policy and...

Aither regularly works with government clients to develop business cases for the...

Policy, pricing and consumption: pricing signals and economic efficiency

3 November 2020

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Policy, pricing and consumption: pricing signals and economic efficiency

Efficient water networks benefit users, providers and overall economic productivity. Governments and utilities are continually...

Efficient water networks benefit users, providers and overall economic productivity....

World Water Day Address

22 March 2019

World Water Day Address

Though maybe less so for the 40 per cent of the world’s people affected by water scarcity – where water demand exceeds the...

Though maybe less so for the 40 per cent of the world’s people affected by water...

Aither in the news | The Land

21 March 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | The Land

Water woes could wash away politics as we know it. Aither appears in an article in The Land on the Basin Plan and the Water...

Water woes could wash away politics as we know it. Aither appears in an article in The...

Aither in the news | AFR

3 March 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | AFR

Murray-Darling 'water scarcity' bites almond, citrus, grape growers. Aither appears in an article in AFR on how almonds,...

Murray-Darling 'water scarcity' bites almond, citrus, grape growers. Aither appears in an...

Aither in the news | The Economist

2 March 2019

Aither in the news

Aither in the news | The Economist

Poisoned and over-exploited, many rivers are in a parlous state. Aither appears in an article in the Economist on the state of...

Poisoned and over-exploited, many rivers are in a parlous state. Aither appears in an...

Aither wins Westpac 2018 Businesses of Tomorrow award

7 August 2018

Aither wins Westpac 2018 Businesses of Tomorrow award

Aither is pleased to have been named as one of Westpac’s 2018 Businesses of Tomorrow, awarded to Australian businesses...

Aither is pleased to have been named as one of Westpac’s 2018 Businesses of Tomorrow,...

2018 Water Markets Report

1 August 2018

Water Markets Report

2018 Water Markets Report

2018 Water Markets Report. 2017-18 review and 2018-19 outlook. With affordable water allocations available across much of the...

2018 Water Markets Report. 2017-18 review and 2018-19 outlook. With affordable water...

Avoiding poor investment outcomes with real options

12 June 2018

Avoiding poor investment outcomes with real options

The Department of Treasury and Finance recently released technical guidelines on real options analysis (technical guidelines)....

The Department of Treasury and Finance recently released technical guidelines on real...

NSW Government announces new metering requirements

7 June 2018

NSW Government announces new metering requirements

The NSW Government has been developing a new metering policy to ensure that water take is accurately metered in response to...

The NSW Government has been developing a new metering policy to ensure that water take is...

Community connection a priority for young water leaders

1 June 2018

Community connection a priority for young water leaders

It was great to be a Resource Guest at the Water Innovation Lab (WIL), held in Melbourne last week. The WIL is a week long...

It was great to be a Resource Guest at the Water Innovation Lab (WIL), held in Melbourne...

Will NZ revolutionise national budget and performance reporting?

24 May 2018

Will NZ revolutionise national budget and performance reporting?

While New Zealand is still developing its new national approach to reporting performance against wellbeing, the government’s...

While New Zealand is still developing its new national approach to reporting performance...

Ground level reflections from High Level Panel initiatives

26 April 2018

Ground level reflections from High Level Panel initiatives

As an initiative to support the now-concluded High-level Panel on Water (HLPW), ‘WaterGuide’ policy dialogues were held...

As an initiative to support the now-concluded High-level Panel on Water (HLPW),...

A Guide to Managing Water for the Environment

31 March 2018

WaterGuide

A Guide to Managing Water for the Environment

A framing paper for the High-Level Panel on Water. This practical guide is an Australian contribution to the work of the...

A framing paper for the High-Level Panel on Water. This practical guide is an Australian...

New owner, new price?

7 March 2018

New owner, new price?

With the success of the Liberal government in the recent Tasmanian election, the focus within the water industry will turn to...

With the success of the Liberal government in the recent Tasmanian election, the focus...

South African delegates meet with Australian experts to discuss water crisis

7 March 2018

South African delegates meet with Australian experts to discuss water crisis

As Cape Town's 'Day Zero' looms ever closer, South Africa's Western Cape Government is looking beyond the immediate water...

As Cape Town's 'Day Zero' looms ever closer, South Africa's Western Cape Government is...

What can be done to mitigate future water scarcity impacts?

23 February 2018

What can be done to mitigate future water scarcity impacts?

Around the world, water scarcity is increasingly impacting societies, economies and environments. In Mozambique, scarce...

Around the world, water scarcity is increasingly impacting societies, economies and...

How has investing in Australian water rights compared to investing in the ASX?

22 February 2018

How has investing in Australian water rights compared to investing in the ASX?

Lots has been written about the case for investing in water rights, particularly in the Murray Darling Basin. But how does it...

Lots has been written about the case for investing in water rights, particularly in the...

Who’s the boss?

19 February 2018

Who’s the boss?

The recent recommendation from the Economic Regulatory Authority (Western Australia’s economic regulator) and statements...

The recent recommendation from the Economic Regulatory Authority (Western Australia’s...

Is Northern California wine a gill-ty pleasure?

19 February 2018

Is Northern California wine a gill-ty pleasure?

In Northern California, a decision is being made about whether or not PG&E’s Potter Valley Project (a hydroelectric...

In Northern California, a decision is being made about whether or not PG&E’s Potter...

Climate change – turning up the heat on regional growth

15 February 2018

Climate change – turning up the heat on regional growth

The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are currently in full swing, with 2,952 athletes from 92 countries competing in 102...

The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are currently in full swing, with 2,952 athletes from...

Is it up to regulators to Spark innovation?

14 February 2018

Is it up to regulators to Spark innovation?

Regulatory frameworks (including those in Australia) implicitly require the sector to consider the value of innovation through...

Regulatory frameworks (including those in Australia) implicitly require the sector to...

Nothing sheepish about Kiwi’s new well-being measure

13 February 2018

Nothing sheepish about Kiwi’s new well-being measure

The New Zealand Prime Minister recently announced that her country will be the first to assess its progress through a new...

The New Zealand Prime Minister recently announced that her country will be the first to...

Aligning liveability and customer value

11 February 2018

Aligning liveability and customer value

With the increasing prevalence of liveability and sustainability outcomes driving strategic directions for water utilities, it...

With the increasing prevalence of liveability and sustainability outcomes driving...

A sense of urgency reveals the true value of water

9 February 2018

A sense of urgency reveals the true value of water

The world has turned its attention to Cape Town and its current water crisis but it is far from alone. Madagascar is currently...

The world has turned its attention to Cape Town and its current water crisis but it is far...

An environment ripe for investment

9 February 2018

An environment ripe for investment

More and more money is being committed to 'green investments' however, as the article below notes, committed funding is...

More and more money is being committed to 'green investments' however, as the article...

Socio-economic analysis of the MDB Plan: what’s next?

6 February 2018

Socio-economic analysis of the MDB Plan: what’s next?

There's been a lot of debate about the social, economic and environmental benefits and costs of the Basin Plan. Good economic...

There's been a lot of debate about the social, economic and environmental benefits and...

That disaster was your fault

6 February 2018

That disaster was your fault

Until relatively recently it was a commonly held view that climate change had a significant effect on the weather and natural...

Until relatively recently it was a commonly held view that climate change had a...

Air birds n bees – Is conservation the newest sharing economy?

1 February 2018

Air birds n bees – Is conservation the newest sharing economy?

When an economic value is placed on environmental assets, there can often be a backlash against pricing what many people see...

When an economic value is placed on environmental assets, there can often be a backlash...

How quantum computing could help Australia’s coastlines

1 February 2018

How quantum computing could help Australia’s coastlines

It is fantastic to see Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons, a quantum physicist, receive the 2018 Australian of the year award....

It is fantastic to see Professor Michelle Yvonne Simmons, a quantum physicist, receive the...

Valuing the difficult to value – Integrated water management and externalities

31 January 2018

Valuing the difficult to value – Integrated water management and externalities

Integrated Water Management (IWM) has been central to a number of public policy approaches across Australia aiming to enhance...

Integrated Water Management (IWM) has been central to a number of public policy approaches...

What’s the catch(ment condition)?

31 January 2018

What’s the catch(ment condition)?

The Victorian Catchment Management Council (VCMC) released its five-yearly Catchment Condition and Management Report at the...

The Victorian Catchment Management Council (VCMC) released its five-yearly Catchment...

Are water markets the solution for Iran?

29 January 2018

Are water markets the solution for Iran?

During a recent intergovernmental dialogue on addressing water scarcity in Iran there was great interest in water markets....

During a recent intergovernmental dialogue on addressing water scarcity in Iran there was...

The costs of ‘free’ access to water in Mexico

29 January 2018

The costs of ‘free’ access to water in Mexico

As an initiative to support the High Level Panel on Water (a panel of 11 heads of state that was convened to accelerate...

As an initiative to support the High Level Panel on Water (a panel of 11 heads of state...

Regional Australia: going downhill, fast.

19 December 2017

Regional Australia: going downhill, fast.

Regional areas are an important part of Australia’s social and cultural identity. Regional Australia is also responsible for...

Regional areas are an important part of Australia’s social and cultural identity....

Risky business: insurance premiums signal risk

17 November 2017

Risky business: insurance premiums signal risk

The recent storms and floods affecting the United States and its Caribbean territories have spurred debate about the...

The recent storms and floods affecting the United States and its Caribbean territories...

SMART goals are great, but they aren’t a silver bullet

9 November 2017

SMART goals are great, but they aren’t a silver bullet

The movement towards outcomes-based approaches to planning, particularly in the Victorian Public Sector, is a new approach for...

The movement towards outcomes-based approaches to planning, particularly in the Victorian...

Sharing of risk to enable the delivery of policy outcomes

31 October 2017

Sharing of risk to enable the delivery of policy outcomes

The recently released Productivity Commission report declares that the ability for the public sector to undertake a greater...

The recently released Productivity Commission report declares that the ability for the...

Seeking value in alternative water and irrigated agricultural markets

6 October 2017

Seeking value in alternative water and irrigated agricultural markets

As prices increasingly become fully valued in highly active water markets, such as the southern Murray-Darling Basin (MDB),...

As prices increasingly become fully valued in highly active water markets, such as the...

Aither leads Australian engagement with Jordan on solutions to water scarcity

18 September 2017

Aither leads Australian engagement with Jordan on solutions to water scarcity

Aither has collaborated with the Australian Water Partnership (AWP) and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to...

Aither has collaborated with the Australian Water Partnership (AWP) and Australian...

World Water Week: leveraging Australia’s skills in water scarcity and valuation

15 September 2017

World Water Week: leveraging Australia’s skills in water scarcity and valuation

The 2017 edition of World Water Week, one of the leading global conferences on water, was recently completed in Stockholm,...

The 2017 edition of World Water Week, one of the leading global conferences on water, was...

Supporting outcome development for Victoria’s water corporations’ price submissions

11 September 2017

Supporting outcome development for Victoria’s water corporations’ price submissions

Aither was pleased to work with the Essential Services Commission at the end of June to provide support to the Victorian water...

Aither was pleased to work with the Essential Services Commission at the end of June to...

2017 Water Markets Report

27 August 2017

Water Markets Report

2017 Water Markets Report

2017 Water Markets Report. 2016-17 review and 2017-18 outlook. The 2016-17 water year in the southern Murray-Darling Basin...

2017 Water Markets Report. 2016-17 review and 2017-18 outlook. The 2016-17 water year in...

Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme

21 August 2017

Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme

The Australian Government has just announced $45.6 million in capital funding for the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme...

The Australian Government has just announced $45.6 million in capital funding for the...

The economics of water infrastructure in the Philippines

21 August 2017

The economics of water infrastructure in the Philippines

The water and wastewater infrastructure needs in the Philippines are phenomenal. So it was great to be in Manila with my...

The water and wastewater infrastructure needs in the Philippines are phenomenal. So it was...

We must think beyond emergencies to build disaster resilience

3 July 2017

We must think beyond emergencies to build disaster resilience

The scale of a disaster is not necessarily measured by the size of a fire or the category of a hurricane but by how people,...

The scale of a disaster is not necessarily measured by the size of a fire or the category...

Tackling climate risks requires multiple adaptation options

21 June 2017

Tackling climate risks requires multiple adaptation options

There is often a desire to find a single optimal solution to climate risk. After working on a number of adaptation projects it...

There is often a desire to find a single optimal solution to climate risk. After working...

Water markets in New South Wales

31 March 2017

Report

Water markets in New South Wales

Improving understanding of market fundamentals, development, and current status. A final report prepared for NSW Department of...

Improving understanding of market fundamentals, development, and current status. A final...

WaterGuide

29 March 2017

WaterGuide

WaterGuide

Setting a path to improved water resource management and use under scarcity. WaterGuide is an organising framework for...

Setting a path to improved water resource management and use under scarcity. WaterGuide is...

World Water Day: time for scalable solutions

22 March 2017

World Water Day: time for scalable solutions

Today is World Water Day, and there are forums being held right across the planet. Yes, there's a lot to celebrate: between...

Today is World Water Day, and there are forums being held right across the planet. Yes,...

Understanding socio-economic impacts of water recovery in NSW

16 March 2017

Understanding socio-economic impacts of water recovery in NSW

The New South Wales (NSW) Government recently requested Aither to review Commonwealth provisions requiring further water...

The New South Wales (NSW) Government recently requested Aither to review Commonwealth...

IPART – draft report and price determination for Water NSW – rural

14 March 2017

IPART – draft report and price determination for Water NSW – rural

IPART's draft report and determination for Water NSW's rural bulk water charges has been released today. Three of Aither's...

IPART's draft report and determination for Water NSW's rural bulk water charges has been...

Prioritising natural disaster funding – mitigation vs recovery

9 March 2017

Prioritising natural disaster funding – mitigation vs recovery

In the last few years a number of organisations have called for a substantial increase in investment in measures to mitigate...

In the last few years a number of organisations have called for a substantial increase in...

Economic principles for practical coastal adaptation

8 March 2017

Premium

Economic principles for practical coastal adaptation

The current approach to assessing the costs and benefits of coastal adaptation is not sustainable, does not meet the...

The current approach to assessing the costs and benefits of coastal adaptation is not...

Valuing environmental and social outcomes

8 March 2017

Valuing environmental and social outcomes

Quantifying the costs and benefits of investments and policies on environmental and social outcomes is critical for better...

Quantifying the costs and benefits of investments and policies on environmental and social...

A review of socio-economic neutrality in the context of Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation

3 March 2017

Report

A review of socio-economic neutrality in the context of Murray-Darling Basin Plan implementation

A Final Report prepared for the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries – Water. The Water Act 2007 (‘the Act’)...

A Final Report prepared for the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries –...

Water and Australia’s Foreign Policy

28 February 2017

Report

Water and Australia’s Foreign Policy

Submission to the Australian Government’s Foreign Policy White Paper. A Submission prepared for the Australian Department of...

Submission to the Australian Government’s Foreign Policy White Paper. A Submission...

WaterNSW rural bulk water services expenditure review

28 February 2017

Report

WaterNSW rural bulk water services expenditure review

A review of capital and operating expenditure. A Final Report prepared for the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal....

A review of capital and operating expenditure. A Final Report prepared for the Independent...

The case for value-based water management

13 February 2017

The case for value-based water management

Improving water management outcomes requires better decisions about investment in, allocation and use of available water...

Improving water management outcomes requires better decisions about investment in,...

Improving water management in Pakistan and India

9 February 2017

Improving water management in Pakistan and India

Aither is working with the University of South Australia and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research to...

Aither is working with the University of South Australia and the Australian Centre for...

IPART MDBA expenditure review

7 February 2017

Report

IPART MDBA expenditure review

A review of MDBA expenditure and cost sharing in New South Wales. A Final Report prepared for the Independent Pricing and...

A review of MDBA expenditure and cost sharing in New South Wales. A Final Report prepared...

What’s wrong with water productivity?

3 February 2017

What’s wrong with water productivity?

Aither's Simon Hone is in Islamabad for the launch of the Australian Government’s Water Program. Pakistan faces enormous...

Aither's Simon Hone is in Islamabad for the launch of the Australian Government’s Water...

Why agriculture is so important to solving water scarcity

2 February 2017

Why agriculture is so important to solving water scarcity

Over coming decades, hundreds of communities will likely be faced with the prospect of mass forced or voluntary relocation...

Over coming decades, hundreds of communities will likely be faced with the prospect of...

Water crises a top global risk for 6th year in a row

16 January 2017

Water crises a top global risk for 6th year in a row

The World Economic Forum (WEF) last week published the 2017 edition of its Global Risks Report. For the sixth year running,...

The World Economic Forum (WEF) last week published the 2017 edition of its Global Risks...

What does 2017 hold for water management?

13 January 2017

What does 2017 hold for water management?

2016 was a big year for the international water management community. The Sustainable Development Goals were launched,...

2016 was a big year for the international water management community. The Sustainable...

The multiple benefits of a world heritage listing for Budj Bim

10 January 2017

The multiple benefits of a world heritage listing for Budj Bim

Late last year I was fortunate to visit Lake Condah to lead a workshop discussing the values associated with the Budj Bim...

Late last year I was fortunate to visit Lake Condah to lead a workshop discussing the...

Stay on target!

13 January 2016

Stay on target!

Globally there is a significant shift away from measuring performance solely against gross domestic product (GDP) to defining...

Globally there is a significant shift away from measuring performance solely against gross...

Valuing natural capital in the Solomon Islands

22 December 2016

Valuing natural capital in the Solomon Islands

Global value of ecosystem services is at US$125 trillion per annum and potential losses through land use change could be...

Global value of ecosystem services is at US$125 trillion per annum and potential losses...

Social connection is key to disaster resilience

30 November 2016

Social connection is key to disaster resilience

There is a growing emphasis on understanding the social consequences of disasters, including mental health issues, depression...

There is a growing emphasis on understanding the social consequences of disasters,...

WaterNSW Prices for Rural Bulk Water Services

29 November 2016

Report

WaterNSW Prices for Rural Bulk Water Services

Aither, together with our project partners Oakley Greenwood, were engaged by IPART to undertake a review of cost recovery...

Aither, together with our project partners Oakley Greenwood, were engaged by IPART to...

Securing water supplies requires more than just infrastructure

18 November 2016

Securing water supplies requires more than just infrastructure

The Economist recently published an in-depth article on water scarcity. The article called for urgent reform of water...

The Economist recently published an in-depth article on water scarcity. The article called...

Pokemon Go, Facebook and the new VicEmergency app

17 November 2016

Pokemon Go, Facebook and the new VicEmergency app

Leveraging smart technology to create an integrated and responsive emergency management communication system is logical and...

Leveraging smart technology to create an integrated and responsive emergency management...

US election continues water privatisation experiment

14 November 2016

US election continues water privatisation experiment

A Trump presidency portends major change in the way natural resources are managed in America. But beyond the presidential...

A Trump presidency portends major change in the way natural resources are managed in...

Uncertainty doesn’t mean we can’t make good decisions

10 November 2016

Uncertainty doesn’t mean we can’t make good decisions

The reported costs of flooding in Australia have been increasing. Yet our knowledge regarding flood prediction still has many...

The reported costs of flooding in Australia have been increasing. Yet our knowledge...

DC Water issues America’s first environmental impact bond

9 November 2016

DC Water issues America’s first environmental impact bond

Social impact bonds and pay-for-success government contracting are rapidly gaining in popularity. In the social policy realm,...

Social impact bonds and pay-for-success government contracting are rapidly gaining in...

Water allocation prices slashed since last year but on the way up

8 November 2016

Water allocation prices slashed since last year but on the way up

Chris Olszak spoke with Stock and Land yesterday about recent movements in water allocation prices in the southern MDB and how...

Chris Olszak spoke with Stock and Land yesterday about recent movements in water...

Enhancing organisational performance through evaluation

8 November 2016

Enhancing organisational performance through evaluation

Think piece. Aither has identified a range of success factors essential for effective organisational performance, which are...

Think piece. Aither has identified a range of success factors essential for effective...

Dams, dams and maybe some pipelines: Commonwealth issues guidelines on National Water Infrastructure

8 November 2016

Dams, dams and maybe some pipelines: Commonwealth issues guidelines on National Water Infrastructure

The Australian Government has recently released guidelines for the capital component of the National Water Infrastructure...

The Australian Government has recently released guidelines for the capital component of...

Energy transitions and structural adjustment

5 November 2016

Energy transitions and structural adjustment

The recent announcement that the Hazelwood power station will close is likely a win for the climate but presents challenges...

The recent announcement that the Hazelwood power station will close is likely a win for...

Water lessons from indigenous land rights in South America?

5 November 2016

Water lessons from indigenous land rights in South America?

Expansion of tribal land rights has been found to be the most cost-effective way to protect forests and sequester carbon....

Expansion of tribal land rights has been found to be the most cost-effective way to...

Victorian Water Trading Annual Report 2015/16

28 October 2016

Victorian Water Trading Annual Report 2015/16

The Victorian Government has released its annual report on water trading across the state. The report provides important...

The Victorian Government has released its annual report on water trading across the state....

Interview on investment in water – with Alan Kohler of the Constant Investor

28 October 2016

Interview on investment in water – with Alan Kohler of the Constant Investor

On 22 October 2016, I spoke with Alan Kohler of The Constant Investor on recent trends in water markets and opportunities for...

On 22 October 2016, I spoke with Alan Kohler of The Constant Investor on recent trends in...

Mobilising investment in the future of water infrastructure

27 October 2016

Mobilising investment in the future of water infrastructure

The World Water Council and OECD estimate that up to US$1 trillion is required annually to meet the world's water...

The World Water Council and OECD estimate that up to US$1 trillion is required annually to...

2016 Water Markets Report

27 August 2016

Water Markets Report

2016 Water Markets Report

2016 Water Markets Report. A 2015-16 review and 2016-17 outlook. The 2015-16 water year in the southern Murray-Darling Basin...

2016 Water Markets Report. A 2015-16 review and 2016-17 outlook. The 2015-16 water year in...

Note on water policy and management – Jan 2016

2 February 2016

Note on water policy and management – Jan 2016

Australian water policy and management is the envy of the world but significant challenges remain, with real benefits to be...

Australian water policy and management is the envy of the world but significant challenges...

Delivering increased value through enhanced public service offerings

29 January 2016

Delivering increased value through enhanced public service offerings

A transitioning economy is resulting in pressure to reduce costs in the public sector. This places pressure on public orgs to...

A transitioning economy is resulting in pressure to reduce costs in the public sector....

Water market drivers in the southern MDB: Implications for the dairy industry

17 January 2016

Water market drivers in the southern MDB: Implications for the dairy industry

Aither’s report for Dairy Australia on trends in the southern MDB water market was released earlier this week. Our main...

Aither’s report for Dairy Australia on trends in the southern MDB water market was...

The importance of effective and robust targets

14 September 2015

The importance of effective and robust targets

Aither’s ongoing work in program performance continues to highlight that the setting of effective and robust targets is...

Aither’s ongoing work in program performance continues to highlight that the setting of...

2015 Water Markets Report

7 August 2015

Water Markets Report

2015 Water Markets Report

Water Markets Report. The 2014-15 review and 2015-16 outlook........Water markets in Australia have developed substantially...

Water Markets Report. The 2014-15 review and 2015-16 outlook........Water markets in...

Investing in Dams – the importance of getting water infrastructure economics right

17 June 2015

Investing in Dams – the importance of getting water infrastructure economics right

Understanding the full costs and benefits of new dams is crucial to inform investments that deliver the best outcomes for...

Understanding the full costs and benefits of new dams is crucial to inform investments...

Overcoming constraints to environmental water trade

15 June 2015

Overcoming constraints to environmental water trade

Australia has invested heavily to establish large environmental water portfolios. Overcoming constraints to environmental...

Australia has invested heavily to establish large environmental water portfolios....

Market based approaches to securing regional Australia’s urban water supply

23 April 2015

Market based approaches to securing regional Australia’s urban water supply

Aither’s recent work with regional water providers in New South Wales demonstrates the opportunity to cost-effectively...

Aither’s recent work with regional water providers in New South Wales demonstrates the...

Harnessing technology to solve complex environmental problems

20 February 2015

Harnessing technology to solve complex environmental problems

Recent developments in smart technology and social media improve our ability to collect timely and high-quality data for...

Recent developments in smart technology and social media improve our ability to collect...

A principled approach to Australian emergency management

13 November 2014

A principled approach to Australian emergency management

Aither’s recent review of Australian and international emergency management arrangements points to clear principles that...

Aither’s recent review of Australian and international emergency management arrangements...

Enhancing program performance

13 November 2014

Enhancing program performance

You’ve no doubt heard the expression; practice makes perfect. Why then do we do the opposite when it comes to the planning...

You’ve no doubt heard the expression; practice makes perfect. Why then do we do the...

2014 Water Markets Report

1 October 2014

Water Markets Report

2014 Water Markets Report

Water Markets Report. The 2013–14 review and a 2014–15 outlook..... Water markets in Australia have developed over the...

Water Markets Report. The 2013–14 review and a 2014–15 outlook..... Water markets in...

Structural Adjustment in Regional Australia

1 April 2014

Report

Structural Adjustment in Regional Australia

Learning from experience, improving future responses. Structural adjustment has been and continues to be a large part of the...

Learning from experience, improving future responses. Structural adjustment has been and...