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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Melbourne Water Corporation - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:47:01.440279+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-069\n**Entity type**: State-Owned Corporation\n**Jurisdiction**: VIC\n**Portfolio**: \n**Website**: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 40 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Categories of financial instruments\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u000717,603\u00072,008\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u000744,347\u000748,790\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u000737,836\u000720,718\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u000799,786\u000771,516\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u0007380,952\u0007349,389\u0007\u0007Victorian Desalination Plant finance lease liabilities\u00073,718,117\u00074,069,724\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u0007206,100\u0007571,079\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u0007400,000\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00073,495,000\u00073,020,000\u0007\u0007Total financial liabilities\u00078,200,169\u00078,410,192\u0007\u0007Financial risk management - The objectives of the Corporation's Treasury Management Policy are to:\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings through effective control and management of interest rate risk\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings in line with the revenue provided in the 2016 Pricing Determination to cover the cost of debt\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- John Thwaites\nChairman\n24 August 2018\nMichael Wandmaker\nManaging Director\n24 August 2018\nFinancial Report\nHow this report is structured\nMelbourne Water Corporation (�the Corporation�) presents its audited general purpose financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- John Thwaites, Chairman\n25 August 2017\nMichael Wandmaker, Managing Director\n25 August 2017\fFinancial Report\nHow this report is structured\nMelbourne Water Corporation (�the Corporation�) has presented its audited general purpose financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2017 in the following structure to provide users with the information about the Corporation�s stewardship of resources entrusted to it.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Categories of financial instruments\nItem\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u00072016\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u00073,620\u00072,366\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u000742,887\u000753,656\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u000717,078\u000718,538\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u000763,585\u000774,560\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u0007331,677\u0007336,665\u0007\u0007Interest rate swap\u00070\u0007153\u0007\u0007VDP lease liabilities\u00074,130,499\u00074,176,841\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u000796,500\u0007101,800\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u0007400,000\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00073,350,000\u00073,265,000\u0007\u0007Total financial liabilities\u00078,308,676\u00078,280,459\u0007\u0007Financial Risk Management - The objectives of the Corporation�s Treasury Management Policy are to:\nManage the Corporation�s cost of borrowings through effective control and management of interest rate risk\nManage the Corporation�s cost of borrowings in line with the revenue provided in the 2016 Pricing Determination to cover the cost of debt\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- The following are the key measures used to manage financial risk:\nPortfolio composition (i.e. fixed and floating) - During the 2018/19 financial year, the Corporation reviewed its Treasury Management Policy and have made no changes from the prior year bands by which it manages its debt portfolio:\nFloating interest rate borrowings 0-30% \nFixed interest rate borrowings 70-100%\nPhysical maturity profile - Debt maturity of fixed and floating rate notes is not to exceed 15% of the total debt portfolio in any financial year.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 1, 8, 12, 13 and 16\nHighlights\n$208.8 million net profit after tax\nManaged debt portfolio to reduce interest, minimise risk\n$500 million framework agreements including social values: reconciliation, diversity, gender equality\nFinancial Sustainability Strategy delivering improved organisational and commercial capability\nFinancial Sustainability\nWe place customer affordability at the heart of our decision making.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- The following are the key measures used to manage financial risk:\nPortfolio composition (i.e. fixed and floating) - During the 2016-17 financial year the Corporation updated its Treasury Management Policy to manage its debt portfolio within the bands of (with exceptions as per the Treasury Management Policy):\nFloating interest rate borrowings 0-30% (2015-16: 0-20%)\u000bFixed interest rate borrowings 70-100% (2015-16: 80-100%)\nPhysical maturity profile - Debt maturity of fixed and floating interest rate borrowings is not to exceed 15% of the total debt portfolio in any financial year.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 3, 6, 11, 14, 15 and 17\nHighlights\n25,000 kilometres rivers and creeks\n479 wetlands\n160 urban lakes\n314 monitoring stations\nHealthy rivers, estuaries and wetlands play a vital role in many aspects of our daily life.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Business Sustainability\nWhen delivering services, Melbourne Water always considers social responsibility, the natural environment and financial\nAligns with goals 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17\nFinancial Sustainability\nMelbourne Water is passionate about driving business efficiency and commercial decision making to ensure customer affordability.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Directors� Report\nDirectors\nThe Directors of Melbourne Water Corporation (�the Corporation�) in office during the 2017-18 financial year were:\nJohn Thwaites (Chairman)\nMichael Wandmaker (Managing Director) Merran Kelsall (Deputy Chairman)\nDana Hlavacek (appointment concluded 30/9/2017) David Buckingham (appointment concluded 30/9/2017) Garry Smith\nHugh Gleeson Kathleen Bailey-Lord Robyn McLeod\nFiona Rowland (appointed 1/10/2017) Russell Anderson (appointed 1/10/2017)\nParticulars of the directors� qualifications, experience and special responsibilities are set out on pages \u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525136336 \\h \u0001\u001470\u0015-\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525136652 \\h \u0001\u001472\u0015 of this report.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Aligns with goals 4, 6, 11, 12 and 13\nMelbourne Water maintains an Enterprise Risk Management Framework consistent with the International Risk Management Standard (ISO 31000:2018) and the requirements of the Victorian Government�s Risk Management Framework (updated July 2018).\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Attendance at meetings of the Board and its committees were:\nName\u0007Board\u0007Audit, Risk and Finance Committee\u0007People, Safety and Remuneration Committee\u0007Customer and Service Delivery Committee\u0007\u0007John Thwaites (Chairman)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Michael Wandmaker (Managing Director)\u000b(\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"DirectorsA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 3\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Merran Kelsall (Deputy Chairman)\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Garry Smith\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Kathleen Bailey-Lord\u0007Attended: 8\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Risks and judgements \u0015\nFinancial risk management, contingent assets and liabilities as well as fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.1_Financial_instruments\" \u0001\u00146.1 Financial instruments\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.2_Fair_value\" \u0001\u00146.2 Fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.3_Contingent_assets\" \u0001\u00146.3 Contingent assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Other_Disclosures\" \u0001\u00147.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Statement of Changes in Equity\nFor the year ended 30 June 2019\nItem\u0007Notes\u0007Contributed\nEquity\n($ thousands)\u0007Asset revaluation\nReserve\n($ thousands)\u0007Retained profits\n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Balance at 1 July 2018\u0007N/A\u0007502,393\u00073,110,717\u00072,001,801\u00075,614,911\u0007\u0007Adjustment from AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers (net of tax)\u00077.9\u00070\u00070\u0007(48,530)\u0007(48,530)\u0007\u0007Adjustment from AASB 9 Financial instruments (net of tax)\u00077.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 3.11 Provisions\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u00071,161\u00071,436\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u00077,148\u00076,546\u0007\u0007Total provisions - current\u00078,309\u00077,982\u0007\u0007Non-current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u0007728\u0007914\u0007\u0007Total provisions - non-current\u0007728\u0007914\u0007\u0007Total provisions\u00079,037\u00078,896\u0007\u0007Reconciliation of movement in provisions\nItem\u0007Insurance claims\n($ thousands)\u0007Other provisions ($ thousands)\u0007Total\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Categories of financial instruments\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u000717,603\u00072,008\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u000744,347\u000748,790\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u000737,836\u000720,718\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u000799,786\u000771,516\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u0007380,952\u0007349,389\u0007\u0007Victorian Desalination Plant finance lease liabilities\u00073,718,117\u00074,069,724\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u0007206,100\u0007571,079\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u0007400,000\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00073,495,000\u00073,020,000\u0007\u0007Total financial liabilities\u00078,200,169\u00078,410,192\u0007\u0007Financial risk management - The objectives of the Corporation's Treasury Management Policy are to:\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings through effective control and management of interest rate risk\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings in line with the revenue provided in the 2016 Pricing Determination to cover the cost of debt\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- The following are the key measures used to manage financial risk:\nPortfolio composition (i.e. fixed and floating) - During the 2018/19 financial year, the Corporation reviewed its Treasury Management Policy and have made no changes from the prior year bands by which it manages its debt portfolio:\nFloating interest rate borrowings 0-30% \nFixed interest rate borrowings 70-100%\nPhysical maturity profile - Debt maturity of fixed and floating rate notes is not to exceed 15% of the total debt portfolio in any financial year.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 6.1.1 Interest rate risk\nInterest rate exposure as at 30 June 2019\nItem\u0007Weighted average\n($ thousands)\u0007Floating interest\n($ thousands)\u0007Fixed interest ($ thousands)\u0007Non-interest Bearing\n($ thousands)\u0007Total carrying Amount\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u00071.43%\u000717,603\u00070\u00070\u000717,603\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000744,347\u000744,347\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000737,836\u000737,836\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u00070\u000717,603\u00070\u000782,183\u000799,786\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007380,952\u0007380,952\u0007\u0007Victorian Desalination Plant lease liabilities (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"IntRiskA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u000711.28%\u00070\u00073,718,117\u00070\u00073,718,117\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u00071.64%\u0007206,100\u00070\u00070\u0007206,100\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u00072.25%\u0007400,000\u00070\u00070\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00074.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis\nItem\u0007Profit or Loss\n-50 basis points\n($ thousands)\u0007Profit or Loss\n+50 basis Points\n($ thousands)\u0007Profit or Loss\n-50 basis points\n($ thousands)\u0007Equity\n+50 basis Points\n($ thousands)\u0007\u00072019\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u0007(13)\u000713\u0007(13)\u000713\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00073,031\u0007(3,031)\u00073,031\u0007(3,031)\u0007\u0007Total\u00073,018\u0007(3,018)\u00073,018\u0007(3,018)\u0007\u00072018\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u0007(8)\u00078\u0007(6)\u00076\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00074,855\u0007(4,855)\u00073,399\u0007(3,399)\u0007\u0007Total\u00074,847\u0007(4,847)\u00073,393\u0007(3,393)\u0007\u0007Exposures arise predominately from liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the Corporation intends to hold fixed rate liabilities to maturity.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- During 2017-18:\n297 roles were filled with 49 per cent being internal candidates\n16,364 training sessions for staff were conducted using both face-to-face and online modes covering issues relating to induction, safety, leadership and technical and professional development.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- In the first year of this performance measure, over 80 per cent of our eligible capital projects have delivered improvements to community enjoyment of nature and recreation, exceeding our target of 60 per cent.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Statement of Changes in Equity\nFor the year ended 30 June 2019\nItem\u0007Notes\u0007Contributed\nEquity\n($ thousands)\u0007Asset revaluation\nReserve\n($ thousands)\u0007Retained profits\n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Balance at 1 July 2018\u0007N/A\u0007502,393\u00073,110,717\u00072,001,801\u00075,614,911\u0007\u0007Adjustment from AASB 15 Revenue from contracts with customers (net of tax)\u00077.9\u00070\u00070\u0007(48,530)\u0007(48,530)\u0007\u0007Adjustment from AASB 9 Financial instruments (net of tax)\u00077.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 3.11 Provisions\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u00071,161\u00071,436\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u00077,148\u00076,546\u0007\u0007Total provisions - current\u00078,309\u00077,982\u0007\u0007Non-current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u0007728\u0007914\u0007\u0007Total provisions - non-current\u0007728\u0007914\u0007\u0007Total provisions\u00079,037\u00078,896\u0007\u0007Reconciliation of movement in provisions\nItem\u0007Insurance claims\n($ thousands)\u0007Other provisions ($ thousands)\u0007Total\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Statement of Changes in Equity\nFor the year ended 30 June 2018\nItem\u0007Contributed equity\n($ thousands)\u0007Asset revaluation reserve\n($ thousands)\u0007Other reserves\n($ thousands)\u0007Retained profits \n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Balance at 1 July 2017\u0007530,425\u00072,874,879\u00070\u00071,864,805\u00075,270,109\u0007\u0007Comprehensive income for the period after tax\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Net result for the period after tax\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007208,832\u0007208,832\u0007\u0007Other comprehensive income for the period after tax\u00070\u0007235,838\u00070\u00075,264\u0007241,102\u0007\u0007Total comprehensive income for the period after tax\u00070\u0007235,838\u00070\u0007214,096\u0007449,934\u0007\u0007Transactions with equity holders\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Dividends paid (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteCIE_A\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007(77,100)\u0007(77,100)\u0007\u0007Net decrease in contributed equity (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteCIE_B\" \u0001\u0014see note b\u0015)\u0007(28,032)\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007(28,032)\u0007\u0007Total transactions with owners\u0007(28,032)\u00070\u00070\u0007(77,100)\u0007(105,132)\u0007\u0007Balance at 30 June 2018\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 3.11 Provisions\nItem\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u00071,436\u00071,359\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u00076,546\u00076,285\u0007\u0007Total provisions � current\u00077,982\u00077,644\u0007\u0007Non-current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u0007914\u0007818\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u00070\u000732\u0007\u0007Total provisions - non-current\u0007914\u0007850\u0007\u0007Total provisions\u00078,896\u00078,494\u0007\u0007Reconciliation of movement in provisions\nItem\u0007Insurance claims\n($ thousands)\u0007Other provisions\n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Our reputation survey results place us in the top tier, with a result higher than 80 achieved for the last two quarters of 2016�17.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- We are on track to achieve the 50 per cent target set in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the representation of women in management roles, which has risen from 28 per cent in 2014-15 to 35 per cent as at the end of June 2017\nincreased access to flexible work arrangements including the development of employee and manager guides.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- The strong financial focus has helped to deliver a positive Net Profit After Tax result for 2016-17 of $150.4 million ($153.4 million in 2015-16).\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- As a result of higher assets and lower liabilities, equity increased to $5,270.1 million from $5,145.7 million as at 30 June 2016.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Statement of Changes in Equity\nFor the year ended 30 June 2017\nItem\u0007Contributed\nEquity\n($ thousands)\u0007Asset revaluation\nReserve\n($ thousands)\u0007Other reserves\n($ thousands)\u0007Retained profits\n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Balance at 1 July 2016\u0007530,429\u00072,896,825\u0007(107)\u00071,718,579\u00075,145,726\u0007\u0007Prior period adjustment (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteCIE_A\" \u0014see note a\u0015)\u00070\u0007(16,806)\u00070\u00078,965\u0007(7,841)\u0007\u0007Restated balance at 1 July 2016\u0007530,429\u00072,880,019\u0007(107)\u00071,727,544\u00075,137,885\u0007\u0007Comprehensive income for the period after tax\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Net result for the period after tax\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007150,433\u0007150,433\u0007\u0007Other comprehensive income for the period after tax\u00070\u0007(5,140)\u0007107\u000715,128\u000710,095\u0007\u0007Total comprehensive income for the period after tax\u00070\u0007(5,140)\u0007107\u0007165,561\u0007160,528\u0007\u0007Transactions with equity holders\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Dividends paid (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteCIE_B\" \u0014see note b\u0015)\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007(28,300)\u0007(28,300)\u0007\u0007Net decrease\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 3.11 Provisions\nItem\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u00072016\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Current\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u00071,359\u00071,382\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u00076,285\u00075,866\u0007\u0007Total provisions - current \u00077,644\u00077,248\u0007\u0007Non-current\u00070\u00070\u0007\u0007Insurance claims\u0007818\u0007858\u0007\u0007Other provisions\u000732\u00073,046\u0007\u0007Total provisions - non-current\u0007850\u00073,904\u0007\u0007Total provisions\u00078,494\u000711,152\u0007\u0007Reconciliation of movement in provisions\nItem\u0007Insurance claims\n($ thousands)\u0007Other provisions\n($ thousands)\u0007Total\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Reconciliation of net result to net cash flows from operating activities\nItem\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u00072016\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Profit for the period after tax\u0007150,433\u0007153,360\u0007\u0007Plus/(less) non cash items:\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Depreciation and amortisation\u0007383,834\u0007373,829\u0007\u0007Net gain on sale of non-current assets\u0007(7,856)\u0007(16,264)\u0007\u0007Assets written off/written down\u000729,888\u000721,783\u0007\u0007Developer contributed assets\u0007(40,846)\u0007(44,233)\u0007\u0007Defined benefit superannuation plan expense\u00072,379\u00072,357\u0007\u0007RECs received\u0007(2)\u0007(9,833)\u0007\u0007Net gain on sale of RECs\u0007(361)\u0007(1,415)\u0007\u0007Interest expense on cashflow hedge\u00070\u0007219\u0007\u0007Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of investing items):\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Decrease in trade and other receivables\u000711,697\u000738,465\u0007\u0007Decrease/(Increase) in other current assets\u000733\u0007(1,813)\u0007\u0007(Decrease)/Increase in provision for impaired receivables\u000768\u0007(36)\u0007\u0007Increase in trade and other payables\u000714,057\u000713,465\u0007\u0007Increase in provisions\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 6, 9, 11, 13 and 17\nMelbourne, like many cities, is prone to flooding as a result of a number of factors which include a changing and variable climate.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- This result is 16 per cent below the average for the last 30 years (490 billion litres), which provides recent historical context to water resources data, and 1 per cent below the average for the period since 1997, which is one of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) scenarios used for future water resources planning to represent recent streamflow conditions.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $4.0 million, $3.1 million, $171.0 million, $254.1 million, $6.1 million | Note:\nRevenue categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between revenue from contracts with customers, other income and net gain on revaluation of non- financial assets for consistency with 2018/19\nExpenditure categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between operational expenses and repairs and maintenance for consistency with 2018/19\nPre tax actuarial loss on defined benefit superannuation plan asset $4.0 million (2017/18: gain of $3.1 mi | `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $39.2 million, $254.1 million, 39.2 million, 254.1 million | Includes transfers to intangible assets, refer to \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_4.2_Intangible_assets\" \u0001\u00144.2\u0015\nRepresents total capital expenditure, exclusive of intangibles, refer to \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_4.2_Intangible_assets\" \u0001\u00144.2\u0015\nRevaluation increments are recognised in the income statement as revenue $39.2 million (pre-tax) and other comprehensive income $254.1 million (pre-tax). | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $5,270.1 million, $5,145.7 million, 5,270.1 million, 5,145.7 million | As a result of higher assets and lower liabilities, equity increased to $5,270.1 million from $5,145.7 million as at 30 June 2016. | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $33.4 million, $0.1 million, $27.9 million, 33.4 million, 0.1 million | Dividends are determined by the Treasurer of Victoria after consultation with the Corporation�s Board of Directors and the Minister for Water\nThe net increase in 2018/19 contributed equity is in relation to contributed assets received $33.4 million (2017/18: transferred out $0.1 million) less payment of capital repatriations of $27.9 million (2017/18: $27.9 million). | `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $8.6 million, $1.8 million, $6.8 million, 8.6 million, 1.8 million, 6.8 million | 3.2 Employee benefits expenses and employee benefits provision\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Salary and wages expenses (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"ExpenseB\" \u0001\u0014see note b\u0015)\u0007102,212\u000798,246\u0007\u0007Annual, long service and shift leave expenses\u000714,644\u000711,304\u0007\u0007Defined contribution plans (superannuation accumulation fund) expense\u000b(\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"ExpenseB\" \u0001\u0014see note b\u0015)\u00079,570\u00078,603\u0007\u0007Defined benefit superannuation plan expense\u00071,254\u00071,710\u0007\u0007Other employee e | `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $17.6 million, 17.6 million | 3.3 Repairs and maintenance expenses\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Repairs and maintenance (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"ExpenseC\" \u0001\u0014see note c\u0015)\u000784,905\u000777,963\u0007\u0007Information technology maintenance\u00077,082\u00076,102\u0007\u0007Total repairs and maintenance expenses (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"ExpenseC\" \u0001\u0014see note c\u0015)\u000791,987\u000784,065\u0007\u0007Expenditure categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between operational expenses and repairs and maintenance ($17.6 million) for consistenc | `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $196.8 million, $293.3 million, 196.8 million, 293.3 million | The managerial valuation resulted in a $196.8 million decrease in asset values (2017/18: $293.3 million increase). | `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $94.07 million, $220.36 million, $58.1 million, $58.57 million, $8.3 million, 94.07 million | Our 2017-18 investment included:\n$94.07 million in water supply\n$220.36 million in sewerage and recycled water\n$58.1 million in protecting and repairing our waterways\n$58.57 million in drainage and flood protection\n35 gigalitres of recycled water supplied to customers\nArtificial Intelligence reducing energy costs at Winneke treatment plant by 20%\n50 year strategy to support a reliable sewerage system for future generations\nPlanning amendments to | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $27.9 million, $0, $122, $4, 27.9 million | The decrease in 2017/18 contributed equity is in relation to capital repatriations amounting to $27.9 million (2016/17: $0) and transfers of crown assets of $122K (2016/17: $4K). | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $240.7 million, 240.7 million | If land, buildings and infrastructure were measured at historical cost, the carrying amounts would be as follows:\nItem\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Land (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteAASOD_A\" \u0001\u0014see note below\u0015)\u0007837,317\u0007818,165\u0007\u0007Buildings\u000732,094\u000730,517\u0007\u0007Infrastructure assets - owned\u00076,170,756\u00075,990,151\u0007\u0007Infrastructure assets - under finance lease\u00074,226,998\u00074,304,550\u0007\u0007Total\u000711,267,165\u000711,143,383\u0007\u0007Note:\nThe 2016/17 balance has been restated to excl | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $30.0 million, $17.9 million, 30.0 million, 17.9 million | Item\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Contingent assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Legal claims arising out of the Corporation's business dealings\u000710,045\u000710,433\u0007\u0007Total contingent assets\u000710,045\u000710,433\u0007\u0007Contingent liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Legal claims arising out of the Corporation's business dealings (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"NoteCAAL_A\" \u0001\u0014see note below\u0015)\u000732,060\u000717,950\u0007\u0007Total contingent liabilities\u000732,060\u000717,950\u0007\u0007Note:\nIncluded within total contingent liabilities for 201 | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $48.5 million, $19.8 million, $18.5 million, 48.5 million, 19.8 million, 18.5 million | Significant investments of more than $48.5 million were made to renew water transfer assets, including the Preston Reservoir to Merri Creek water main renewal ($19.8 million) and the replacement of the ageing Maroondah Aqueduct ($18.5 million). | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $1,791.4 million, $1,871.6 million, 1,791.4 million, 1,871.6 million | Revenue continued to be robust at $1,791.4 million for the full year ($1,871.6 million in 2015-16). | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| 80 per cent, 60 per cent | In the first year of this performance measure, over 80 per cent of our eligible capital projects have delivered improvements to community enjoyment of nature and recreation, exceeding our target of 60 per cent. | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| 50 per cent, 28 per cent, 35 per cent | We are on track to achieve the 50 per cent target set in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for the representation of women in management roles, which has risen from 28 per cent in 2014-15 to 35 per cent as at the end of June 2017\nincreased access to flexible work arrangements including the development of employee and manager guides. | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $150.4 million, $153.4 million, 150.4 million, 153.4 million | The strong financial focus has helped to deliver a positive Net Profit After Tax result for 2016-17 of $150.4 million ($153.4 million in 2015-16). | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| $5,270.1 million, $5,145.7 million, 5,270.1 million, 5,145.7 million | As a result of higher assets and lower liabilities, equity increased to $5,270.1 million from $5,145.7 million as at 30 June 2016. | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| 16 per cent, 490 billion, 1 per cent | This result is 16 per cent below the average for the last 30 years (490 billion litres), which provides recent historical context to water resources data, and 1 per cent below the average for the period since 1997, which is one of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) scenarios used for future water resources planning to represent recent streamflow conditions. | `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n| 3 per cent, 495 billion, 14 per cent | This result is 3 per cent below the average for the last 30 years (495 billion litres), which provides recent historical context to water resources data, and 14 per cent above the average for the period since 1997, which is one of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning scenarios used for future water resources planning to represent recent streamflow conditions. | `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 2024-25 Annual Report\nDownload the latest report:\nMelbourne Water Annual Report 2024-25\nPDF\n|\n69.08 MB\nMelbourne Water Consultancy Expenditure 2024-25\nPDF\n|\n122.13 KB\nPrevious years’ reports\nView our progress and achievements from previous years, including annual reports from the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment Management Authority (PPWCMA), which was integrated into Melbourne Water in January 2022.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/about/what-we-do/annual-report)`\n- Highlights\n156,700 hectares of protected catchments and 142,000 hectares of open catchments \u000bin the mid-yarra\n10 storage reservoirs, total capacity of 1812 billion litres\n37 service reservoirs\n14 water treatments plants\n221 kilometre aqueducts\n461 billion litres high quality drinking water delivered to customers and the community\nMaximum annual output from the Victorian desalination plant of up to 150 billion litres\n1067 kilometres water mains\nManaging supply and demand\nIn July 2018 the storages were 58.3 per cent full (1057.1 billion litres).\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10\nHighlights:\n1,000,000 hours injury free in major capital program\nMelbourne Water�s engagement score increased by 6% to 72\nVirtual reality leading the way in award winning safety program\n25% of workforce accessing formal flexible working arrangements\nBuild a learning organisation with 15 engineering scholarships, 45 graduates in certificate 3, 80�people sponsored in formal technical qualifications and 270 employees completed career development workshops\nSafety\nWe will keep our people and the community safe.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 1, 8, 12, 13 and 16\nHighlights\n$208.8 million net profit after tax\nManaged debt portfolio to reduce interest, minimise risk\n$500 million framework agreements including social values: reconciliation, diversity, gender equality\nFinancial Sustainability Strategy delivering improved organisational and commercial capability\nFinancial Sustainability\nWe place customer affordability at the heart of our decision making.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Highlights\n400 kilometres of sewers\n9 sewage pumping stations\n12 air treatment facilities\nSewage treatment: 60% western treatment plant Werribee, 40% Eastern treatment plant Bangholme\n305 gigalitres of sewage removed and treated\nOur system\nSewerage is the invisible network of pipes that makes Melbourne work � treating the city�s liquid waste and ensuring its safe disposal.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 3, 6, 11, 14, 15 and 17\nHighlights\n25,000 kilometres rivers and creeks\n479 wetlands\n160 urban lakes\n314 monitoring stations\nHealthy rivers, estuaries and wetlands play a vital role in many aspects of our daily life.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Table \u0013 SEQ Table \\* ARABIC \u00142\u0015: Environmental water delivered for 2018/19\nRiver\u0007Volume\u0007Outcomes\u0007\u0007Yarra\u000716,472 ML\u0007Two winter-spring releases and two summer-autumn releases were delivered from the Yarra Entitlement during 2018/19.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Since the Aboriginal Engagement team was initiated in January 2019, Melbourne Water has delivered 20 activities to almost 400 staff with over 45 hours of cultural awareness content.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- In 2018/19 Melbourne Water�s solid financial performance has delivered a positive net profit after tax result of $201.0 million.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Our 2017-18 investment included:\n$94.07 million in water supply\n$220.36 million in sewerage and recycled water\n$58.1 million in protecting and repairing our waterways\n$58.57 million in drainage and flood protection\n35 gigalitres of recycled water supplied to customers\nArtificial Intelligence reducing energy costs at Winneke treatment plant by 20%\n50 year strategy to support a reliable sewerage system for future generations\nPlanning amendments to approximately 25,000 properties improving liveability for thousands of people in Melbourne\n$8.3 million in grants to improve the conditions in our waterways and bays\nCutting edge technology pipe penetrating radar to monitor our sewerage assets\n29 gigalitres of environmental water delivered\n109 kilometres of waterways revegetated\nRefreshed Healthy Waterways Strategy, collaborative design with 9000 website visits, 24 workshops and 400 participants\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Improving our world-class infrastructure to support Melbourne�s growing population\nHighlights\n400 kilometres of sewers\n9 sewage pumping stations\n12 air treatment facilities\nSewage treatment: 60% western treatment plant Werribee, 40% Eastern treatment plant Bangholme\n320 gigalitres of sewage removed and treated\nWith Melbourne�s population expected to reach eight million by 2051, we are continuing to expand our sewerage system to accommodate increased demand while safeguarding public health.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Highlights\n25,000 kilometres rivers and creeks\n479 wetlands\n160 urban lakes\n314 monitoring stations\nManaging the health of our rivers\nmaintenance for approximately 25,000 kilometres of rivers and creeks, and more than 700 stormwater treatment systems and wetlands.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Attendance at meetings of the Board and its committees were:\nName\u0007Board\u0007Audit, Risk and Finance Committee\u0007People, Safety and Remuneration Committee\u0007Customer and Service Delivery Committee\u0007\u0007John Thwaites (Chairman)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Michael Wandmaker (Managing Director)\u000b(\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"DirectorsA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 3\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Merran Kelsall (Deputy Chairman)\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Garry Smith\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Kathleen Bailey-Lord\u0007Attended: 8\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Attendance at meetings of the Board and its Committees were:\nName\u0007Board\u0007Audit, Risk and Finance Committee\u0007People, Safety and Remuneration Committee (formerly People and Safety Committee)\u0007Customer and Service Delivery Committee\u0007\u0007John Thwaites (Chairman)\u0007Attended: 11\nMaximum held: 11\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Michael Wandmaker (Managing Director)\u0007Attended: 11\nMaximum held: 11\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Merran Kelsall (Deputy Chairman)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 11\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Dana Hlavacek\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 11\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil�\u0007\u0007Garry Smith\u0007Attended: 11\nMaximum held: 11\u0007Attended: Nil\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- The Audit, Risk and Finance Committee comprised Merran Kelsall (Chair), John Thwaites, Fiona Rowland and Hugh Gleeson for the period 1 July 2018 to 20 June 2019.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 4, 6, 11, 12 and 13\nMelbourne Water maintains an Enterprise Risk Management Framework consistent with the International Risk Management Standard (ISO 31000:2018) and the requirements of the Victorian Government�s Risk Management Framework (updated July 2018).\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Risks and judgements \u0015\nFinancial risk management, contingent assets and liabilities as well as fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.1_Financial_instruments\" \u0001\u00146.1 Financial instruments\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.2_Fair_value\" \u0001\u00146.2 Fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.3_Contingent_assets\" \u0001\u00146.3 Contingent assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Other_Disclosures\" \u0001\u00147.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Categories of financial instruments\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u000717,603\u00072,008\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u000744,347\u000748,790\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u000737,836\u000720,718\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u000799,786\u000771,516\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u0007380,952\u0007349,389\u0007\u0007Victorian Desalination Plant finance lease liabilities\u00073,718,117\u00074,069,724\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u0007206,100\u0007571,079\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u0007400,000\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00073,495,000\u00073,020,000\u0007\u0007Total financial liabilities\u00078,200,169\u00078,410,192\u0007\u0007Financial risk management - The objectives of the Corporation's Treasury Management Policy are to:\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings through effective control and management of interest rate risk\nManage the Corporation's cost of borrowings in line with the revenue provided in the 2016 Pricing Determination to cover the cost of debt\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- The following are the key measures used to manage financial risk:\nPortfolio composition (i.e. fixed and floating) - During the 2018/19 financial year, the Corporation reviewed its Treasury Management Policy and have made no changes from the prior year bands by which it manages its debt portfolio:\nFloating interest rate borrowings 0-30% \nFixed interest rate borrowings 70-100%\nPhysical maturity profile - Debt maturity of fixed and floating rate notes is not to exceed 15% of the total debt portfolio in any financial year.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 6.1.1 Interest rate risk\nInterest rate exposure as at 30 June 2019\nItem\u0007Weighted average\n($ thousands)\u0007Floating interest\n($ thousands)\u0007Fixed interest ($ thousands)\u0007Non-interest Bearing\n($ thousands)\u0007Total carrying Amount\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u00071.43%\u000717,603\u00070\u00070\u000717,603\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000744,347\u000744,347\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000737,836\u000737,836\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u00070\u000717,603\u00070\u000782,183\u000799,786\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007380,952\u0007380,952\u0007\u0007Victorian Desalination Plant lease liabilities (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"IntRiskA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u000711.28%\u00070\u00073,718,117\u00070\u00073,718,117\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u00071.64%\u0007206,100\u00070\u00070\u0007206,100\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u00072.25%\u0007400,000\u00070\u00070\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00074.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis\nItem\u0007Profit or Loss\n-50 basis points\n($ thousands)\u0007Profit or Loss\n+50 basis Points\n($ thousands)\u0007Profit or Loss\n-50 basis points\n($ thousands)\u0007Equity\n+50 basis Points\n($ thousands)\u0007\u00072019\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u0007(13)\u000713\u0007(13)\u000713\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00073,031\u0007(3,031)\u00073,031\u0007(3,031)\u0007\u0007Total\u00073,018\u0007(3,018)\u00073,018\u0007(3,018)\u0007\u00072018\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u0007(8)\u00078\u0007(6)\u00076\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00074,855\u0007(4,855)\u00073,399\u0007(3,399)\u0007\u0007Total\u00074,847\u0007(4,847)\u00073,393\u0007(3,393)\u0007\u0007Exposures arise predominately from liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the Corporation intends to hold fixed rate liabilities to maturity.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- During 2017-18:\n297 roles were filled with 49 per cent being internal candidates\n16,364 training sessions for staff were conducted using both face-to-face and online modes covering issues relating to induction, safety, leadership and technical and professional development.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 1, 8, 12, 13 and 16\nHighlights\n$208.8 million net profit after tax\nManaged debt portfolio to reduce interest, minimise risk\n$500 million framework agreements including social values: reconciliation, diversity, gender equality\nFinancial Sustainability Strategy delivering improved organisational and commercial capability\nFinancial Sustainability\nWe place customer affordability at the heart of our decision making.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 6, 11 and 13\nMelbourne Water maintains an Enterprise Risk Management Framework consistent with the Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018) and the requirements of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework 2016.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- 6.1.1 Interest rate risk\nInterest rate exposure as at 30 June 2018\nItem\u0007Weighted average\u0007Floating interest\n($ thousands)\u0007Fixed interest\n($ thousands)\u0007Non-interest bearing\n($ thousands)\u0007Total carrying amount \n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Financial assets\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash and cash equivalents\u00071.45%\u00072,008\u00070\u00070\u00072,008\u0007\u0007Trade debtors\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000748,790\u000748,790\u0007\u0007Other receivables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u000720,718\u000720,718\u0007\u0007Total financial assets\u0007N/A\u00072,008\u00070\u000769,508\u000771,516\u0007\u0007Financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Trade and other payables\u00070\u00070\u00070\u0007349,389\u0007349,389\u0007\u0007VDP lease liabilities (a)\u000710.45%\u00070\u00074,069,724\u00070\u00074,069,724\u0007\u0007Short term borrowings\u00071.67%\u0007571,079\u00070\u00070\u0007571,079\u0007\u0007Floating rate notes\u00072.25%\u0007400,000\u00070\u00070\u0007400,000\u0007\u0007Fixed interest\u00074.62%\u00070\u00073,020,000\u00070\u00073,020,000\u0007\u0007Total financial liabilities\u0007N/A\u0007971,079\u00077,089,724\u0007349,389\u00078,410,192\u0007\u0007Interest rate exposure as at 30 June 2017\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Interest rate risk sensitivity analysis\nItem\u0007Profit or Loss\n-50 basis \npoints\n($ thousands)\u0007Profit or Loss\n+50 basis\npoints\n($ thousands)\u0007Equity\n-50 basis\npoints\n($ thousands)\u0007Equity\n+50 basis\npoints\n($ thousands)\u0007\u00072018\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash\u0007(8)\u00078\u0007(6)\u00076\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00074,855\u0007(4,855)\u00073,399\u0007(3,399)\u0007\u0007Total\u00074,847\u0007(4,847)\u00073,393\u0007(3,393)\u0007\u00072017\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Cash\u0007(6)\u00076\u0007(4)\u00074\u0007\u0007Interest Bearing Liabilities\u00072,483\u0007(2,483)\u00071,738\u0007(1,738)\u0007\u0007Total\u00072,477\u0007(2,477)\u00071,734\u0007(1,734)\u0007\u0007Exposures arise predominately from liabilities bearing variable interest rates as the Corporation intends to hold fixed rate liabilities to maturity.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Attendance at meetings of the Board and its committees were:\nName\u0007Board\u0007Audit, Risk and Finance Committee\u0007People, Safety and Remuneration Committee\u0007Customer and Service Delivery Committee\u0007\u0007John Thwaites (Chairman)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Michael Wandmaker (Managing Director)\u000b(\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"DirectorsA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\u0007Attended: 10\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: 3\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Merran Kelsall (Deputy Chairman)\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007\u0007Garry Smith\u0007Attended: 9\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: Nil\nMaximum held: Nil\u0007Attended: 4\nMaximum held: 4\u0007\u0007Kathleen Bailey-Lord\u0007Attended: 8\nMaximum held: 10\u0007Attended: Nil\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Risks and judgements \u0015\nFinancial risk management, contingent assets and liabilities as well as fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities.\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.1_Financial_instruments\" \u0001\u00146.1 Financial instruments\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.2_Fair_value\" \u0001\u00146.2 Fair value determination of financial assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.3_Contingent_assets\" \u0001\u00146.3 Contingent assets and liabilities\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Other_Disclosures\" \u0001\u00147.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Items with a cost or value in excess of $500 (2017/18: $500) and a useful life of more than 1 year are recognised as assets, with the exception of lifecycle costs (total of all recurring and one-time costs over the full life span of a good, service, structure or system) for the Victorian Desalination Plant which are expensed.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 2, 7, 12, 13 and 14\nOur Environmental Stewardship Strategy enhances the value of our natural and cultural assets by ensuring resource availability and service provision for future generations.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- During 2017-18:\n297 roles were filled with 49 per cent being internal candidates\n16,364 training sessions for staff were conducted using both face-to-face and online modes covering issues relating to induction, safety, leadership and technical and professional development.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Aligns with goals 1, 8, 12, 13 and 16\nHighlights\n$208.8 million net profit after tax\nManaged debt portfolio to reduce interest, minimise risk\n$500 million framework agreements including social values: reconciliation, diversity, gender equality\nFinancial Sustainability Strategy delivering improved organisational and commercial capability\nFinancial Sustainability\nWe place customer affordability at the heart of our decision making.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Items with a cost or value in excess of $500 (2016/17: $500 capitalisation threshold) and a useful life of more than 1 year are recognised as assets with the exception of lifecycle costs (total of all recurring and one-time costs over the full life span of a good, service, structure or system) for the VDP which are expensed.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n- Hightlights\nCustomer experience transformation setting clear road map of investment in 2017-18\nThe expansion of the relationship management framework - working in collaboration and partnership to make our relationships two-way\nCustomer reputation increased to 80.2 \nReconciliation action plan:\n� Cultural awareness training\n� Indigenous trainees commencing work in 2017\n� 60 staff attendance at a traditional Smoking Ceremony\nCustomer Focus\nAligns with goals 6, 11 and 15.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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  "legislation_md": "# Melbourne Water Corporation - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:32:39.429471+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-069\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\n**Portfolio**: \n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 40\n- Unique legislation references found: 25\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 23 |\n| Order | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 32\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ng-term modelling capabilities to help us better understand the implications of these challenges across a number of regulatory periods to manage future costs so our services remain affordable for our customers and the broader community.\nIn accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994, we are pleased to present Melbourne Water's Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2019.\nJohn Thwaites\nChairman\n23 August 2019\nMichael Wandmaker\nManaging Director \n23 August 2019\nOur Strategic Direction\nWater is central to life. Water sustains our natural\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- of affairs of the Corporation during the financial period ended 30 June 2019.\nFinancial Management Compliance Attestation\nI John Thwaites, on behalf of the Board, certify that Melbourne Water has complied with the applicable Standing Directions made under the Financial Management Act 1994 and Instructions.\nJohn Thwaites\nChairman\n23 August 2019\nFinancial Report\nHow this Report is Structured\nMelbourne Water Corporation ('the Corporation') presents its audited general purpose financial statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2019. The fol\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- the attached financial statements for Melbourne Water Corporation ('the Corporation') have been prepared in accordance with applicable Financial Reporting Directions and Direction 5.2 of the Standing Directions of the Assistant Treasurer, both enforced by the Financial Management Act 1994, Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.\nWe further state that, in our opinion, the information set out in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Statement of Financ\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- s (refer to \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_6.3_Contingent_assets\" \u0001\u00146.3\u0015)\nVictorian Desalination Plant operating commitments (refer to \u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_5.3_Commitments\" \u0001\u00145.3\u0015).\nCompliance\nThese general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Management Act 1994 and applicable Australian Accounting Standards (AAS) which include Interpretations, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). They have also been prepared in compliance with applicable Financial Reporting Directions and Standing Directions i\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- increase rate\u00072.60%\u00073.25%\u0007\u0007Expected pension increase rate\u00072.50%\u00072.50%\u0007\u00077.2 Responsible persons\nThe relevant Portfolio Minister and directors of the Corporation are deemed to be the responsible persons by Ministerial Direction pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Management Act 1994. In accordance with those Directions, the following disclosures are made regarding responsible persons for the reporting period.\nThe names of persons who were responsible persons at any time during the financial year were:\nPosition\u0007Name\u0007Duration\u0007\u0007Minister for\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Melbourne Water) Order 2014\n\n**Type**: Order\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 24\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Melbourne+Water%29+Order+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- February 2018 for showing compliance with diversion limits for the Yarra River, Thomson River and Silver and Wallaby Creeks bulk entitlements and confirmed to be compliant with this method.\nYarra River\nMelbourne Water holds the Bulk Entitlement (Yarra River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000185.\nThis is the volume diverted in 2018/19. As noted in the Melbourne Water Annual Report 2017/18, the 2017/18 annual diversion (255,317 ML) was recalculated using the method approved by the Minister for Water in February 2018 for showing compliance\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- Creeks bulk entitlements and confirmed to be compliant with this method.\nGreater Yarra System � Thomson River Pool\nThe Greater Yarra System � Thomson River Pool includes the following Bulk Entitlements held by Melbourne Water:\nBulk Entitlement (Yarra River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000185\nBulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018\nBulk Entitlement (Tarago and Bunyip Rivers � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000041\nBulk Entitlement (Thomson River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000168\nSi\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- a System � Thomson River Pool\nThe Greater Yarra System � Thomson River Pool includes the following Bulk Entitlements held by Melbourne Water:\nBulk Entitlement (Yarra River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000185\nBulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018\nBulk Entitlement (Tarago and Bunyip Rivers � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000041\nBulk Entitlement (Thomson River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000168\nSilver and Wallaby creeks (Goulburn Basin)\nMelbourne Water holds the Bulk Entitlement (S\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- the following Bulk Entitlements held by Melbourne Water:\nBulk Entitlement (Yarra River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000185\nBulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018\nBulk Entitlement (Tarago and Bunyip Rivers � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000041\nBulk Entitlement (Thomson River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000168\nSilver and Wallaby creeks (Goulburn Basin)\nMelbourne Water holds the Bulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018.\nCompliance with t\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- (Yarra River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000185\nBulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018\nBulk Entitlement (Tarago and Bunyip Rivers � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000041\nBulk Entitlement (Thomson River � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000168\nSilver and Wallaby creeks (Goulburn Basin)\nMelbourne Water holds the Bulk Entitlement (Silver and Wallaby creeks � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000018.\nCompliance with the three-year total diversion limit of 66,000 ML was assessed and confirme\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 10\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- r\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568313 \\h \u0001\u001460\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Significant changes or factors affecting performance\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568313 \\h \u0001\u001460\u0015, \u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568397 \\h \u0001\u0014156\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Subsequent events\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568514 \\h \u0001\u0014146\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568592 \\h \u0001\u0014167\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Building Act 1993\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568728 \\h \u0001\u0014168\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Competitive Neutrality Policy\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568779 \\h \u0001\u0014166\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Protected Disclosure Act 2013\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568819 \\h \u0001\u0014170\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Statement of\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- an average household water bill by approximately $25 per annum (depending on inflation and cost of debt). The annual waterways and drainage charge of $100.75 for 2018/19 will also increase by inflation.\nFreedom of Information\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and is committed to releasing documents in our possession unless exempt. We also welcome enquiries about the broad range of documents we provide outside the Freedom of Information Act.\nThe designated persons for the purpose of the Freedom of Informa\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- n Available on Request\nIn compliance with the requirements of the Standing Directions of the Assistant Treasurer, details in respect of the items listed below have been retained by Melbourne Water and are available on request, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982:\nFurther information is available on request about:\npecuniary interests of relevant officers\ndetails of shares held by a senior officer as nominee or held beneficially in a statutory authority or subsidiary\ndetails of changes in prices, fees, charges, rates a\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- 22H\u0007Significant changes or factors affecting performance\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525629622 \\h \u0001\u001463\u0015, \u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525214942 \\h \u0001\u0014142\u0015-\u0013 PAGEREF NotesPerfReport \\h \u0001\u0014144\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Subsequent events\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525202914 \\h \u0001\u0014136\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525203475 \\h \u0001\u0014152\u0015-\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525215028 \\h \u0001\u0014154\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Building Act 1993\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216395 \\h \u0001\u0014154\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Competitive Neutrality Policy\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216417 \\h \u0001\u0014152\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Protected Disclosure Act 2013\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref5252\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- , which increases an average household water bill by approximately $25 per annum (depending on inflation). The annual waterways and drainage charge of $98.88 for 2017-18 will also increase by inflation.\nFreedom of Information\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and is committed to releasing documents in our possession unless exempt. We also welcome enquiries about the broad range of documents we provide outside the FOI Act.\nThe designated persons for the purpose of the FOI Act are:\nPrincipal Officer:\nMr J\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Water Industry Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 7\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Water+Industry+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ate of commercial acceptance which occurred on 17 November 2012, triggering the recognition of the finance lease payable.\nThe Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water issued a Statement of Obligations (SoO) to the Corporation under section 4I of the Water Industry Act 1994 on 26 June 2009. The Statement of obligations requires the Corporation to pay all monies payable by the State under the Project Deed with AquaSure.\nThe Corporation also entered into a Victorian Desalination Project 'Water Interface Agreement' (WIA) and a Supp\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- ices Commission (ESC) regulates the prices and service standards for the provision of storage operator services and bulk water and sewerage services. The ESC�s general regulatory powers are set out in:\nThe Essential Services Commission Act 2001\nPart 1A of the Water Industry Act 1994\nA Water Industry Regulatory Order made under section 4D of the Water Industry Act 1994\nDeveloper charges and contributions are collected from developers in order to fund drainage scheme infrastructure and stormwater quality treatment works. The associated rev\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- torage operator services and bulk water and sewerage services. The ESC�s general regulatory powers are set out in:\nThe Essential Services Commission Act 2001\nPart 1A of the Water Industry Act 1994\nA Water Industry Regulatory Order made under section 4D of the Water Industry Act 1994\nDeveloper charges and contributions are collected from developers in order to fund drainage scheme infrastructure and stormwater quality treatment works. The associated revenue is recognised when received.\nDeveloper contributed assets consist of assets receiv\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- ate of commercial acceptance which occurred on 17 November 2012, triggering the recognition of the finance lease payable.\nThe Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water issued a Statement of Obligations (SoO) to the Corporation under section 4I of the Water Industry Act 1994 on 26 June 2009. The SoO requires the Corporation to pay all monies payable by the State under the Project Deed with AquaSure.\nThe Corporation also entered into a Victorian Desalination Project �Water Interface Agreement� (WIA) and a Supplementary Water Inter\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- ices Commission (ESC) regulates the prices and service standards for the provision of storage operator services and bulk water and sewerage services. The ESC's general regulatory powers are set out in:\nThe Essential Services Commission Act 2001\nPart 1A of the Water Industry Act 1994\nA Water Industry Regulatory Order made under section 4D of the Water Industry Act 1994.\nAs part of the five-yearly review of the Corporation's prices, conducted in 2016, there has been a decrease in bulk water, sewerage, waterways and drainage prices, passed\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Borrowing+and+Investment+Powers+Act+1987\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tch risk. The Corporation also aims to align the modified duration of its debt portfolio in line with the regulatory benchmark portfolio.\nFinancing arrangements - The capacity to borrow funds and manage the associated risks is subject to the provisions of the Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987. In accordance with this Act, the Treasurer of Victoria issues an annual approval, permitting new borrowings and the refinancing of all loan maturities for that year and non-maturing loans upon request. All funding is sourced from the Treasury Corporation of\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- h an investment grade long- term corporate credit rating.\nThe Corporation has the following externally imposed limits in relation to capital management:\nFinancial Accommodation cannot exceed the approval limits set by the Treasurer of Victoria pursuant to the Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987\nThe Corporation, with the exception of working capital accounts with overdraft facilities, is required to borrow and invest exclusively with Treasury Corporation of Victoria.\nThe Corporation's gearing ratio (Total Debt/Total Assets) at 30 June 2019 was 51.2%\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- tch risk. The Corporation also aims to align the modified duration of its debt portfolio in line with the regulatory benchmark portfolio.\nFinancing arrangements - The capacity to borrow funds and manage the associated risks is subject to the provisions of the Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987. In accordance with this Act, the Treasurer of Victoria issues an annual approval, permitting new borrowings and the refinancing of all loan maturities for that year and non-maturing loans upon request. All funding is sourced from the Treasury Corporation of\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- h an investment grade long- term corporate credit rating.\nThe Corporation has the following externally imposed limits in relation to capital management:\nFinancial Accommodation cannot exceed the approval limits set by the Treasurer of Victoria pursuant to the Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987\nThe Corporation, with the exception of working capital accounts with overdraft facilities, is required to borrow and invest exclusively with TCV\nThe Corporation's gearing ratio (Total Debt/Total Assets) at 30 June 2018 was 52.6% (2016/17: 53.6%) and interest\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- tch risk. The Corporation also aims to align the modified duration of its debt portfolio in line with the regulatory benchmark portfolio.\nFinancing arrangements - The capacity to borrow funds and manage the associated risks is subject to the provisions of the Borrowing and Investment Powers Act 1987. In accordance with this Act, the Treasurer of Victoria issues an annual approval, permitting new borrowings and the refinancing of all loan maturities for that year and non-maturing loans upon request. All funding is sourced from the Treasury Corporation of\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Parliamentary+Salaries+and+Superannuation+Act+1968\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- eod\u00071 July 2018 to 30 June 2019\u0007\u0007Director\u0007Garry Smith\u00071 July 2018 to 30 June 2019\u0007\u0007Director\u0007Russell Anderson\u00071 July 2018 to 30 June 2019\u0007\u0007Director\u0007Fiona Rowland\u00071 July 2018 to 30 June 2019\u0007\u0007Remuneration\nThe Minister�s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services Financial Report. Other relevant interests are declared in the Register of Members' Interests which each Member of Parliament completes.\nThe number of responsible persons whose remuneration from\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- and controlling the activities of the Corporation, directly or indirectly, during the financial year.\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister�s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services� Financial Report.\nCompensation of Key Management Personnel\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Short-term employment benefits\u00071,336\u00071,276\u0007\u0007Post-employment benefits\u000779\u000778\u0007\u0007Other long-term bene\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- Director Fiona Rowland 1 October 2017 to 30 June 2018\nDirector Dana Hlavacek (retired) 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2017\nDirector David Buckingham (retired) 1 July 2017 to 30 September 2017\nRemuneration\nThe Minister�s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services Financial Report. Other relevant interests are declared in the Register of Members� Interests which each Member of Parliament completes.\nThe number of responsible persons whose remuneration from\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- and controlling the activities of the Corporation, directly or indirectly, during the financial year.\nThe compensation detailed below excludes the salaries and benefits the Portfolio Minister receives. The Minister�s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services� Financial Report.\nCompensation of KMP\nItem\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u00072017\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Short-term employment benefits\u00071,276\u00071,222\u0007\u0007Post-employment benefits\u000778\u000776\u0007\u0007Other long-term benefits\u000720\u000719\u0007\u0007Term\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- ey-Lord 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017\nDirector Hugh Gleeson 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017\nDirector David Buckingham 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017\nDirector Robyn McLeod 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017\nRemuneration\nThe Minister�s remuneration and allowances is set by the Parliamentary Salaries and Superannuation Act 1968 and is reported within the Department of Parliamentary Services� Financial Report. Other relevant interests are declared in the Register of Members' Interests which each Member of Parliament completes.\nThe number of responsible persons whose remuneration from\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 5\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Privacy+and+Data+Protection+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__29.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- We will only use or disclose information about you for the purpose for which you provided it – for example, to respond to a request for information. We will only use or disclose your personal information for a secondary purpose with your consent, or where the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 otherwise authorises the use or disclosure.\nAccess to your personal information\nTo seek access to your personal information held by Melbourne Water, or to correct or update your personal information,\ncontact us\n.\nSecurity\nMelbourne Water is committed to holdi\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- We will only use or disclose information about you for the purpose for which you provided it – for example, to respond to a request for information. We will only use or disclose your personal information for a secondary purpose with your consent, or where the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 otherwise authorises the use or disclosure.\nAccess to your personal information\nTo seek access to your personal information held by Melbourne Water, or to correct or update your personal information,\ncontact us\n.\nSecurity\nMelbourne Water is committed to holdi\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__29.html`\n- ing orders issued in relation to buildings was:\n0 emergency orders\n0 building orders\nThe number of buildings that have been brought into conformity with building standards during the reporting period was 0\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and, in relation to Tax File Numbers, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- lation to buildings:\n0 emergency orders\n0 building orders\nnumber of buildings that have been brought into conformity with building standards during the reporting period:\n0 buildings brought into conformity\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry out its functions and activities.\nMelbour\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- nce\nMelbourne Water continues to work toward compliance with the Building Act 1993 across our substantial property and building portfolio. We have in place a compliance program which we continue to action.\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry out its functions and activities.\nMelbour\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial Management Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Australian+Accounting+Standards+and+the+Financial+Management+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- t's findings and concluding the work was adequate for the purposes of our audit.\nBoard�s responsibilities for the financial report\nThe Board of the corporation is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial report, the Board is r\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- findings and concluded the findings are adequate for the purposes of our audit.\nBoard�s responsibilities for the financial report\nThe Board of the corporation is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial report, the Board is r\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my opinion.\nBoard�s responsibilities for the financial report\nThe Board of the corporation is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Financial Management Act 1994, and for such internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nIn preparing the financial report, the Board is r\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Protected Disclosure Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Protected+Disclosure+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ments of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework 2015. We have an extensive compliance management framework ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations including the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission 2011 and the Protected Disclosure Act 2012. We provide assurance over our control environment through a robust assurance management program.\nThis commitment is implemented through the following strategies and programs, detailed within this report:\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Our corporate governance programs and policies\u0007\u0013\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- ments of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework 2015. We have an extensive compliance management framework ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations including the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission 2011 and the Protected Disclosure Act 2012. We provide assurance over our control environment through a robust assurance management program.\nThis commitment is implemented through the following strategies and programs, detailed within this report:\u0007N/A\u0007\u0007Our corporate governance programs and policies\u0007\u0013\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- 4906168 \\h \u0001\u0014147\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Compliance with building and maintenance provisions of Building Act 1993\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref494898532 \\h \u0001\u0014148\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Statement on National Competition Policy\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref494906184 \\h \u0001\u0014146\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Application and operation of the Protected Disclosure Act 2012\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref494898515 \\h \u0001\u0014148\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Details of consultancies over/under $10,000\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref494900195 \\h \u0001\u0014146\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Statement of availability of other information\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref494898556 \\h \u0001\u0014149\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 25C\u0007Local Jobs First � Victorian Industry P\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Protected Disclosure The Protected Disclosure Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Protected+Disclosure+The+Protected+Disclosure+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- statement of industrial relations\ndetails of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes\nmajor sponsorships.\nPhone 131 7822 or (03) 9679 7100 (within the rest of Australia) or visit \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.melbournewater.com.au/\" \u0001\u0014Melbourne Water\u0015.\u0002\nProtected Disclosure\nThe Protected Disclosure Act 2012 (the Act) assists people to expose wrongdoing in public life and protects them from any reprisals. The Act applies to Melbourne Water and members of our community must be able to have confidence that Melbourne Water and its people are conducting themselves pr\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- statement of industrial relations\ndetails of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes\nmajor sponsorships.\nPhone 131 7822 or (03) 9679 7100 (within the rest of Australia) or visit the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://www.melbournewater.com.au/\" \u0001\u0014our website\u0015\u0002.\nProtected Disclosure\nThe Protected Disclosure Act 2012 (the Act) assists people to expose wrongdoing in public life and protects them from any reprisals. The Act applies to Melbourne Water and members of our community must be able to have confidence that Melbourne Water and its people are conducting themselves pr\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- es\nstatement of industrial relations\ndetails of time lost through industrial accidents and disputes\nmajor sponsorships.\nPhone 131 7822 or (03) 9679 7100 (within the rest of Australia) or visit \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.melbournewater.com.au\" \u0014Melbourne Water\u0015\u0002.\nProtected Disclosure\nThe Protected Disclosure Act 2012 encourages and assists people in making disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies. The Act provides protection to people who make disclose in accordance with the Act and establishes a system for the matters disclosed to be investiga\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Public Administration Act 2004\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Public+Administration+Act+2004\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s resulting in sanctions or fines.\nPrimary responsibilities\nMelbourne Water�s Board has adopted a charter that defines its role and responsibilities within the legislative framework provided by the Water Act 1989 and other applicable legislation including the Public Administration Act 2004. The Board makes plans to achieve specific objectives, including:\nlong-term, sustainable, outcomes � based on a triple bottom line approach\napproval of corporate plans together with key performance indicators linked to objectives\napproval of annual financial\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- s resulting in sanctions or fines.\nPrimary responsibilities\nMelbourne Water�s Board has adopted a charter that defines its role and responsibilities within the legislative framework provided by the Water Act 1989 and other applicable legislation including the Public Administration Act 2004. The Board makes plans to achieve specific objectives, including:\nlong-term, sustainable, outcomes � based on a triple bottom line approach\napproval of corporate plans together with key performance indicators linked to objectives\napproval of annual financial\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- s resulting in sanctions or fines.\nPrimary Responsibilities\nMelbourne Water�s Board has adopted a charter that defines its role and responsibilities within the legislative framework provided by the Water Act 1989 and other applicable legislation including the Public Administration Act 2004. The Board makes plans to achieve specific objectives, including:\nlong-term, sustainable, outcomes � based on a triple bottom line approach\napproval of corporate plans together with key performance indicators linked to objectives\napproval of annual financial\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Melbourne Water) Amendment Order 2017\n\n**Type**: Order\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Melbourne+Water%29+Amendment+Order+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- rmed using a 15-year rolling average annual diversion. Melbourne Water has proposed a new diversion limit compliance method as required by its bulk entitlements that became effective on 1 July 2014.\nAmendments as specified in Bulk Entitlement (Thomson River � Melbourne Water) Amendment Order 2017.\nTarago and Bunyip rivers\nMelbourne Water holds the Bulk Entitlement (Tarago and Bunyip Rivers � Melbourne Water) Order 2014 � WSE000041.\nCompliance with the Tarago River long-term average diversion limit of 24,950 ML was assessed and confirmed using a five-y\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Essential Services Commission Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Essential+Services+Commission+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- re recovered upon sale of the property.\nThe Essential Services Commission (ESC) regulates the prices and service standards for the provision of storage operator services and bulk water and sewerage services. The ESC�s general regulatory powers are set out in:\nThe Essential Services Commission Act 2001\nPart 1A of the Water Industry Act 1994\nA Water Industry Regulatory Order made under section 4D of the Water Industry Act 1994\nDeveloper charges and contributions are collected from developers in order to fund drainage scheme infrastructure and stormwater qual\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- re recovered upon sale of the property.\nThe Essential Services Commission (ESC) regulates the prices and service standards for the provision of storage operator services and bulk water and sewerage services. The ESC's general regulatory powers are set out in:\nThe Essential Services Commission Act 2001\nPart 1A of the Water Industry Act 1994\nA Water Industry Regulatory Order made under section 4D of the Water Industry Act 1994.\nAs part of the five-yearly review of the Corporation's prices, conducted in 2016, there has been a decrease in bulk water, sewerage,\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Health Records Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Health+Records+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lding orders\nnumber of buildings that have been brought into conformity with building standards during the reporting period:\n0 buildings brought into conformity\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry out its functions and activities.\nMelbourne Water received no complaints\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n- compliance with the Building Act 1993 across our substantial property and building portfolio. We have in place a compliance program which we continue to action.\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Health Records Act 2001 and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry out its functions and activities.\nMelbourne Water received no complaints\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Protected Disclosure Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Protected+Disclosure+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 68514 \\h \u0001\u0014146\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Application and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568592 \\h \u0001\u0014167\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Building Act 1993\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568728 \\h \u0001\u0014168\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Competitive Neutrality Policy\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568779 \\h \u0001\u0014166\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Protected Disclosure Act 2013\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568819 \\h \u0001\u0014170\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Statement of availability of other information\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568877 \\h \u0001\u0014169\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Government advertising expenditure\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568954 \\h \u0001\u0014166\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Consultancy expenditure\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref22568985 \\h \u0001\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n- and operation of Freedom of Information Act 1982\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525203475 \\h \u0001\u0014152\u0015-\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525215028 \\h \u0001\u0014154\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Building Act 1993\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216395 \\h \u0001\u0014154\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Competitive Neutrality Policy\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216417 \\h \u0001\u0014152\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Protected Disclosure Act 2013\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525213671 \\h \u0001\u0014156\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Statement of availability of other information\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216456 \\h \u0001\u0014155\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Government advertising expenditure\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525203475 \\h \u0001\u0014152\u0015\u0007\u0007FRD 22H\u0007Consultancy expenditure\u0007\u0013 PAGEREF _Ref525216498\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victoria%27s+Privacy+and+Data+Protection+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- `pages/announcements-index__29.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Privacy website statement | Melbourne Water\n\nPrivacy website statement\n​We respect the privacy of your personal information and are committed to collecting and handling it responsibly and in accordance with Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.\nThe following privacy statement applies to the entire Melbourne Water website, what personal information is collected and how it is handled. The statement does not extend beyond this website. If you visit other sites from this website you should familiarise\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- Privacy website statement | Melbourne Water\n\nPrivacy website statement\n​We respect the privacy of your personal information and are committed to collecting and handling it responsibly and in accordance with Victoria's Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.\nThe following privacy statement applies to the entire Melbourne Water website, what personal information is collected and how it is handled. The statement does not extend beyond this website. If you visit other sites from this website you should familiarise\n  Source: `pages/announcements-index__29.html`\n\n### Climate Change Act 2017\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Climate+Change+Act+2017\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- lenges. Our services and infrastructure are likely to be affected by drought, fire, floods, storms and sea level rise. Melbourne Water is therefore working to address both market transition risks (such as carbon prices) and physical impacts of climate change.\nThe Climate Change Act 2017 provides Victoria with a legislative foundation to manage climate change risks, maximise the opportunities that arise from decisive action, and drive our transition to a climate-resilient community and economy with net zero emissions by 2050. The Act sits alo\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Disability Act 2006\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Diversity+and+Inclusion+Strategy+and+the+Disability+Act+2006\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- er.com.au/media/372/download\" \\h \u0001\u0014Accessibility Inclusion Action Plan (2016-2018)\u0015 (PDF 226KB)\u0002 is a two-year plan that outlines our commitment to disability inclusion and sets specific actions to achieving a more inclusive workplace culture in line with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the Disability Act 2006.\nIn 2017-18 this activity included:\npromoting flexible working arrangements for carers and employees with a disability, and supporting these employees with reasonable adjustments to enable their work\ntraining on producing accessible communications for communi\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Local Jobs First The Local Jobs First Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Local+Jobs+First+The+Local+Jobs+First+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- of Melbourne Water�s current training program\nno incidents of discrimination have been raised with Melbourne Water\nno incidents of violations involving the rights of Indigenous peoples have occurred\nno incidents of human rights violations have been recorded.\nLocal Jobs First\nThe Local Jobs First Act 2003 introduced in August 2018 brings together the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) and Major Project Skills Guarantee (MPSG) policy which were previously administered separately.\nThe following projects were commenced or completed during 2018/19 in a\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Marine and Coastal Act 2018\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Marine+and+Coastal+Act+2018\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Frankston, Kingston, Knox, Mornington, Wyndham and Whittlesea municipalities. These projects are progressing well.\nMelbourne Water is collaborating with Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to help implement a number of actions outlined in the Marine and Coastal Act 2018 Transition Plan. These include scoping the role to provide coastal erosion advice as provided for in the Act, completion of a coastal hazard assessment for Port Phillip Bay, supporting strategic planning to assist coastal councils plan for sea level rise in p\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Part II of the Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Part+II+of+the+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Information may be made by contacting the Freedom of Information Officer by telephone on (03) 9679 7111 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday or via email to \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:foi@melbournewater.com.au\" \u0014foi@melbournewater.com.au\u0015.\nInformation required under Part II of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 is available on \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.melbournewater.com.au\" \u0014our website\u0015\u0002 under About us, Who we are, Legislation and Policies.\nThe statement includes information about Melbourne Water functions, decision making, consultation arrangements and publications\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__19.html`\n\n### Tax File Numbers, the Privacy Act 1988\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Tax+File+Numbers%2C+the+Privacy+Act+1988\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- buildings that have been brought into conformity with building standards during the reporting period was 0\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and, in relation to Tax File Numbers, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry out its functions and activities.\nMelbourne Water received no priva\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Vic), the Health Records Act 2001\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Vic%29%2C+the+Health+Records+Act+2001\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ings was:\n0 emergency orders\n0 building orders\nThe number of buildings that have been brought into conformity with building standards during the reporting period was 0\nPrivacy Legislation\nMelbourne Water is subject to the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and, in relation to Tax File Numbers, the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and is committed to protecting the privacy of personal and health information it collects and handles. Melbourne Water collects and handles personal and health information only to carry ou\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__13.html`\n\n### Victorian Industry Participation Act 2003\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Industry+Participation+Act+2003\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- aised with Melbourne Water\nno incidents of violations involving the rights of Indigenous peoples have occurred\nno incidents of human rights violations have been recorded.\nLocal Jobs First � Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP)\nIn accordance with the Victorian Industry Participation Act 2003, the following VIPP contracts commenced or were completed during the 2017-18 financial year.\nContracts commenced to which the VIPP applied\nMelbourne Water commenced 13 metropolitan contracts to which the VIPP applied. These contracts totalled $153.1 million.\n  Source: `pages/annual-reports-index__16.html`\n\n### Victorian Law Today Library. Freedom of Information Victoria’s Freedom of Information Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Victorian+Law+Today+Library.+Freedom+of+Information+Victoria%E2%80%99s+Freedom+of+Information+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/ministers.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the\nWater Act 1989\n(Vic) and its related by-laws, as well as other policies that are relevant to our work.\nWater Act\nKnow about the Water Act 1989 (Vic), which provides the legal framework for managing Victoria’s water resources. 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      "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries",
      "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.",
      "quote": "Organisational Structure\n\u0001\nLevel One, Board of Directors:\nJohn Thwaites (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee) Chair\nDeputy Chair, Merran Kelsall (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Kathleen Bailey-Lord\nDirector, David Buckingham\nDirector, Hugh Gleeson (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Dana Hlavacek (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Robyn McLeod\nDirector, Garry Smith\nLevel Two, Managing Director, Michael Wandmaker\nLevel Three: \nChief Financial Officer, Anthony O�Shannessy\nExecutive General Manager Service Delivery, Charmaine Quick\nGeneral Management Integrated Planning, Chris Williams\nGeneral Manager Customer and Strategy, Gavan O�Neill\nGeneral Manager People and Capacity, Linda Heron\nGeneral Manager Safety, David Tregoweth\nGeneral Manager Major Program Delivery, Eamonn Kelly\nChief Technology Officer, Geoff Purcell",
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      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Risk & Assurance",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system",
      "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.",
      "quote": "Organisational Structure\n\u0001\nLevel One, Board of Directors:\nJohn Thwaites (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee) Chair\nDeputy Chair, Merran Kelsall (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Kathleen Bailey-Lord\nDirector, David Buckingham\nDirector, Hugh Gleeson (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Dana Hlavacek (Audit, Risk and Finance Committee)\nDirector, Robyn McLeod\nDirector, Garry Smith\nLevel Two, Managing Director, Michael Wandmaker\nLevel Three: \nChief Financial Officer, Anthony O�Shannessy\nExecutive General Manager Service Delivery, Charmaine Quick\nGeneral Management Integrated Planning, Chris Williams\nGeneral Manager Customer and Strategy, Gavan O�Neill\nGeneral Manager People and Capacity, Linda Heron\nGeneral Manager Safety, David Tregoweth\nGeneral Manager Major Program Delivery, Eamonn Kelly\nChief Technology Officer, Geoff Purcell",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__19.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjM0MzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
      ]
    },
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Plain-language service pages and proactive status updates",
      "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.",
      "quote": "Structure\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.1_Revenue_from\" \u0001\u00142.1 Revenue from contracts with customers\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.2_Other_income\" \u0001\u00142.2 Other income\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.3_Receivables\" \u0001\u00142.3 Receivables\u0015\n2.1 Revenue from contracts with customers (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"FundingA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Bulk water services\u0007960,206\u0007925,187\u0007\u0007Bulk sewerage services\u0007439,702\u0007430,182\u0007\u0007Waterways and drainage charges\u0007243,024\u0007245,182\u0007\u0007Developer contributions\u0007181,106\u0007167,708\u0007\u0007Developer contributed assets\u000718,683\u000748,068\u0007\u0007Net gain on disposal of property, plant, equipment and intangibles\u000712,571\u000716,594\u0007\u0007Other revenue\u00079,626\u000712,422\u0007\u0007Total Revenue from contracts with customers\u00071,864,918\u00071,845,343\u0007\u0007Revenue categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between Revenue from contracts with customers and other income following adoption of AASB 15",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
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    },
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Citizen Services",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Single front door for life-event based services",
      "idea": "Bundle services around life events so citizens can complete related steps across agencies in one journey.",
      "quote": "Structure\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.1_Revenue_from\" \u0001\u00142.1 Revenue from contracts with customers\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.2_Other_income\" \u0001\u00142.2 Other income\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.3_Receivables\" \u0001\u00142.3 Receivables\u0015\n2.1 Revenue from contracts with customers (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"FundingA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Bulk water services\u0007960,206\u0007925,187\u0007\u0007Bulk sewerage services\u0007439,702\u0007430,182\u0007\u0007Waterways and drainage charges\u0007243,024\u0007245,182\u0007\u0007Developer contributions\u0007181,106\u0007167,708\u0007\u0007Developer contributed assets\u000718,683\u000748,068\u0007\u0007Net gain on disposal of property, plant, equipment and intangibles\u000712,571\u000716,594\u0007\u0007Other revenue\u00079,626\u000712,422\u0007\u0007Total Revenue from contracts with customers\u00071,864,918\u00071,845,343\u0007\u0007Revenue categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between Revenue from contracts with customers and other income following adoption of AASB 15",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
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      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Digital exclusion",
        "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on"
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Regulation & Policy",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Regulatory burden scan for forms, guidance, and reporting",
      "idea": "Identify the top 10 highest-friction reporting obligations and simplify guidance, forms, or evidence requirements.",
      "quote": "The significant assumptions used in determining fair value under the income approach at 30 June 2019 are summarised below:\nNominal after tax discount rate in the range of 5.0% to 5.6% (2017/18: 5.0% to 5.6%) - representing the rate that market participants would expect to use in determining the fair market value of the Corporation after taking into account the market cost of debt and equity\nOperating expenditure and revenue growth (excluding developer contributions) applied post initial five year pricing period 3.0% (2017/18: 3.0%)\nDeveloper contributions growth at 2.5% (2017/18: 2.5%) applied post initial five year pricing\nLong term growth rate of 3.25% (2017/18: 3.25%) - representing inflation and volume growth",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
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        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Regulation & Policy",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Adaptive regulation program with live feedback loops",
      "idea": "Create an adaptive regulation model using sandboxes, industry data, risk scoring, and regular rule updates.",
      "quote": "The significant assumptions used in determining fair value under the income approach at 30 June 2019 are summarised below:\nNominal after tax discount rate in the range of 5.0% to 5.6% (2017/18: 5.0% to 5.6%) - representing the rate that market participants would expect to use in determining the fair market value of the Corporation after taking into account the market cost of debt and equity\nOperating expenditure and revenue growth (excluding developer contributions) applied post initial five year pricing period 3.0% (2017/18: 3.0%)\nDeveloper contributions growth at 2.5% (2017/18: 2.5%) applied post initial five year pricing\nLong term growth rate of 3.25% (2017/18: 3.25%) - representing inflation and volume growth",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability",
        "Regulatory capture",
        "Over-automation of judgement"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Data & Performance",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners",
      "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.",
      "quote": "In the first year of this performance measure, over 80 per cent of our eligible capital projects have delivered improvements to community enjoyment of nature and recreation, exceeding our target of 60 per cent.",
      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
      "implementation": [
        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
        "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.",
        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Data & Performance",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact",
      "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.",
      "quote": "In the first year of this performance measure, over 80 per cent of our eligible capital projects have delivered improvements to community enjoyment of nature and recreation, exceeding our target of 60 per cent.",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__16.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6IjYxMzEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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        "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.",
        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
      ],
      "risks": [
        "Privacy and data quality",
        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
      ]
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      "entity_id": "S-VIC-069",
      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Procurement & Delivery",
      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Procurement lessons library for repeat purchases",
      "idea": "Capture reusable procurement clauses, market lessons, supplier performance notes, and common evaluation criteria.",
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      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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        "Pick one high-volume process or document family.",
        "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.",
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        "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale."
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        "Unclear accountability"
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      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
      "category": "Procurement & Delivery",
      "scale": "large",
      "title": "Portfolio delivery office for major investments",
      "idea": "Stand up a portfolio delivery office that tracks benefits, risks, dependencies, procurement, and delivery confidence.",
      "quote": "Structure\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.1_Revenue_from\" \u0001\u00142.1 Revenue from contracts with customers\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.2_Other_income\" \u0001\u00142.2 Other income\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_2.3_Receivables\" \u0001\u00142.3 Receivables\u0015\n2.1 Revenue from contracts with customers (\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"FundingA\" \u0001\u0014see note a\u0015)\nItem\u00072019\n($ thousands)\u00072018\n($ thousands)\u0007\u0007Bulk water services\u0007960,206\u0007925,187\u0007\u0007Bulk sewerage services\u0007439,702\u0007430,182\u0007\u0007Waterways and drainage charges\u0007243,024\u0007245,182\u0007\u0007Developer contributions\u0007181,106\u0007167,708\u0007\u0007Developer contributed assets\u000718,683\u000748,068\u0007\u0007Net gain on disposal of property, plant, equipment and intangibles\u000712,571\u000716,594\u0007\u0007Other revenue\u00079,626\u000712,422\u0007\u0007Total Revenue from contracts with customers\u00071,864,918\u00071,845,343\u0007\u0007Revenue categories in 2017/18 have been reclassified between Revenue from contracts with customers and other income following adoption of AASB 15",
      "impact": "Very High",
      "effort": "High",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Delivery teams / suppliers",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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        "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.",
        "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.",
        "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting."
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        "Change fatigue",
        "Unclear accountability"
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      "entity_name": "Melbourne Water Corporation",
      "folder_name": "Melbourne-Water-Corporation",
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      "scale": "small",
      "title": "Triage queue for stuck or ageing cases",
      "idea": "Use existing case data to flag ageing, duplicate, incomplete, or high-risk cases for earlier intervention.",
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      "impact": "High",
      "effort": "Low",
      "proof": "Evidence-backed",
      "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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      "effort": "High",
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      "beneficiaries": "Applicants / case officers",
      "source": "pages/annual-reports-index__13.html (https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/eyJtZWRpYSI6Ijk4MjEifQ%253D%253D/downloads)",
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