Search results

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 30 August 2021 by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present. Andrew Reynolds attended as Acting Chief Executive while Phillip Glyde is on extended leave.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via teleconference on 5 August 2021.

Over recent years there have been significant changes on the River Murray, including expansion of permanent horticulture, recovery of water for the environment, increased trade and reduced channel capacity through the Barmah–Millewa forest. These changes have resulted in concerns that the river system will not be able to deliver water allocation to users when they need it.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met on 9 June 2021 with most Committee members being on Wiradjuri Country, in Griffith, New South Wales. The BOC members were disappointed that the Victorian member was unable to attend in person due to the Melbourne COVID-19 ‘lockdown’.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 7 and 8 June 2021 on Wiradjuri Country in Griffith, New South Wales. All members were present and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

A positive opening balance means water will be available to be traded in the River Murray from above the Barmah Choke to below the choke on 1 July 2021.

State governments are responsible for allocating water. Each state approaches allocations differently, and multiple factors can affect allocations.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 5 and 6 May 2021. All members were present except Phillip Glyde who was represented by Acting Chief Executive, Andrew Reynolds. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 22 April 2021. All members were present except Phillip Glyde who was represented by Acting Chief Executive, Andrew Reynolds. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 23 March 2021. All members were present except Phillip Glyde who was represented by Acting Chief Executive, Andrew Reynolds. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.