Paul Wyrwoll's new role for the Productivity Commission

Dr Paul Wyrwoll has been appointed as the Associate Commissioner of the Productivity Commission's new national water reform inquiry.  

Dr Wyrwoll is a Fellow in the Resources, Environment and Development Department and is the Director of the ANU Centre for Water Economics, Environment and Policy at the Crawford School. 

The inquiry, announced by Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt, will be led by Commissioner Joanne Chong. It will focus on keeping Australia’s water secure and affordable, while making the sector more productive and sustainable in the long term.

Crawford School Director Professor Janine O’Flynn said, “We are delighted to see Dr Wyrwoll’s appointment as Associate Commissioner. This appointment reflects his expertise and standing as one of the nation’s leading researchers in this field, and acknowledges the impactful policy work he has undertaken. He carries on a strong Crawford School tradition of providing policy-relevant expertise to inquiries that shape our nation.” 

The inquiry is due to be completed by early September 2026 and will inform government work to refresh Australia’s national water pricing and independent economic regulation guidance over the next two years. 

Learn more about the inquiry here.