Our Board
Our Board of Directors oversees our organisation’s policies, management and performance. The Board sets our strategic direction, and ensures we achieve our business and regulatory commitments. Learn more about our Board.
Corporate governance
As a State Owned Corporation, we operate under the Hunter Water Act 1991 and the State Owned Corporations Act 1989.
We have a strong corporate governance framework that underpins our strategic objectives and commitment to customers, shareholders and the community. Our Shareholder Ministers are The Hon. Daniel Mookhey MLC, Treasurer and The Hon. Courtney Houssos MLC, Minister for Finance.
Our leadership team
The Leadership Team oversees policy implementations, day-to-day management of our people, and the delivery of services to our customers. Learn more about our leadership team.
Publications and reports
We believe it is important to keep our customers well informed and confident with the services we provide. Learn more about our publications and reports.
Your right to information
Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA) we're required to publish a range of information in a readily and accessible form for our customers. Learn more about your right to information.
Governance documents
The Board and its subcommittees, operate under the following adopted Charters and Code of Conduct.
Corporate Governance Statement
Board Charter
Code of Conduct
Directors’ Code of Conduct
Audit and Risk Committee Charter
Investment Committee Charter
Nominations and Governance Committee Charter
People and Culture Committee Charter
Sustainability Committee Charter
Statement of Expectations for Hunter Water (Signed)
Treatment Operations and Desalination Committee Charter
Hunter Water Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) 2022-23
Public Interest Disclosure Policy
We have a zero-tolerance stance in relation to the four relevant areas of serious wrongdoing encompassed by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1994. Namely corruption, maladministration, serious and substantial waste of public money, and government information contravention.
Fraud and Corruption Control Policy
We are an ethical organisation which does not tolerate fraud or corruption. Our Fraud and Corruption Control Policy outlines our approach to the effective and efficient management of fraud and corruption.
Disclosure Policy
We are committed to promote and adopt a continuous disclosure culture at Hunter Water.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to the effective management of personal and health information and this policy aligns with our value of trust. Find out more about protecting your privacy.
About us
The Hunter Water that exists today has had a long and rich history from its humble beginnings in the 1880's. Over our long history, our commitment to delivering the vision for the region continues.