Prices to rise under $2.5bn water rescue plan

Prices to rise under $2.5bn water rescue plan: "Water Security Minister Karlene Maywald today said the pricing of water remained under review, but that 'increased infrastructure will lead to increased prices for water'."

All of this will have to be thought out and argued logically. Water needs to be priced in such a way that people understand it is a precious resource which we need to think about. We also have to be treated in such a way so that we can get adequate supplies to remain viable and hygienic. We need to know everyone can afford water and that it will not become an item of privilege. We also need to know the extra money will go towards solving our water crisis and that our primary industry, our food, our wine, our waterways are looked after. Vague is not going to cut it nor is incessant hot air.