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Water NSW Amendment (Warragamba Dam) Bill 2026

Type: Private members
Status: In Legislative Assembly, Awaiting 2R Debate, Debate adjourned 5 clear days, Thu 26 Mar 2026
Bill Remarks: LA: Bill lapses in accordance with Standing Orders on 14/05/2026.
Origin: Legislative Assembly
Member with Carriage: Hannan, Judy
Long Title: An Act to amend the Water NSW Act 2014 to repeal provisions relating to Warragamba Dam that allow for the temporary inundation of national park land resulting from raising the dam wall; to authorise Water NSW to operate Warragamba Dam to facilitate downstream flood mitigation; and for related purposes.
Progress
Legislative Assembly
Initially introduced in the Legislative Assembly
Introduced by: Hannan, Judy
Notice of Motion: Thu 13 Nov 2025
Introduced: Thu 19 Mar 2026
First Reading: Thu 19 Mar 2026
2R Speech: Thu 19 Mar 2026
Legislative Council
Documents and Transcripts
Text of Bill:
First Print.pdf First Print.pdf
Previous Version(s):
Not available at this stage.
Explanatory Notes:
XN_Water NSW Amendment (Warragamba Dam) Bill.pdf XN_Water NSW Amendment (Warragamba Dam) Bill.pdf

Transcript of speeches:
2R Speech LA Second Reading Speech LASecond Reading Speech LA
2R Speech LC Not available at this stage.

Amendments for Consideration:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Amendments Agreed To:
Legislative Assembly
No amendments.
Legislative Council
No amendments.

Bill digest
See Legislation Review Digest No. 43 of 58 for an examination of this Bill by the Legislation Review Committee.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.