A Yarn on the River

A Yarn on the River has been created to increase understanding of the draft Basin Plan and to assist Indigenous Australians to have their say about what’s in the Basin Plan.

In 2012, the MDBA ran ‘A Yarn on the River’ to increase understanding of the draft Basin Plan and to assist Indigenous Australians to have their say about what was in the draft Basin Plan. 

Review of what the MDBA heard in 2012

This 2023 report summarises key themes and messages heard from First Nations during the 2012 A Yarn on the River engagement. 

Publication title Published File type File size
Review of the 2012 A Yarn on the River 12 Mar 2024
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603.14 KB
2012 A Yarn on the River engagement booklet

This booklet was shared during on Country engagement during the 2012 A Yarn on the River, and highlights parts of the Basin Plan most relevant to Aboriginal people. 

Publication title Published File type File size
A Yarn on the River: Getting Aboriginal voices into the Basin Plan
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2.99 MB

Published date: 13 March 2024