- The Crisafulli Government has committed more than $51 million in the 2026-27 State Budget to expand digital services for state water customers.
- The investment will replace ageing manual and paper-based systems with modern, fit-for-purpose digital platform.
- The new online services will boost water productivity and improve user experience.
- The Crisafulli Government is building Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering efficient services and cutting red tape for Queensland's water services, with an investment to replace outdated paper-based systems with modern digital platforms.
An investment of more than $51 million over four years through the 2026-27 State Budget will replace outdated paper-based systems with a modern digital platform, reducing paperwork and streamlining access to water information and transactions.
After years of Labor neglect that left Queenslanders stuck with outdated systems, the Crisafulli Government is delivering modern digital infrastructure to improve user experience and boost industry productivity.
Better access to timely and accurate water data will boost productivity and support a more efficient secondary water trading market, helping unlock more water for regional Queensland and improving how water is used across the state.
Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said the investment was a key part of the Crisafulli Government's plan to modernise essential services and deliver for Queensland after years of underinvestment.
"This investment will improve productivity for the agriculture industry by modernising water services," Minister Leahy said.
"For too long under Labor, Queenslanders were left dealing with manual and paper-based processes that slowed down decisions, increased costs and made it harder for water users to access the services and information they need.
"This is part of our long-term plan for Queensland's future, building a stronger and more sustainable water sector that supports economic growth, regional communities and better management of our water resources for years to come."
