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Water infrastructure is critical to a healthy and productive Murray–Darling Basin. Safe and secure water supplies underpin the prosperity and resilience of regional communities.

The International Engagement Strategy sets up a framework for guiding the Murray–Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) investment in international engagement activities.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a three year study (2009–2012) on the Barmah Choke to investigate the potential water supply and environmental risks.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met in Canberra on 25-26 November 2020. All members were present, and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

Sir Angus Houston, Chair Murray–Darling Basin Authority.

A meeting of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority was held on 2-3 September 2020 by video teleconference. All members were present. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

In 2019, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray through the Barmah–Millewa Reach to investigate the reduction in regulated flow capacity through the Reach. This revealed the presence of a large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, referred to as a ‘sand slug’, which was not expected. In response to this, the MDBA has undertaken a series of investigations to understand the extent and source of the sand, the rate it is moving at and options to manage it.

As COVID-19 challenges our way of working and communicating, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority remains committed to serving Basin communities and the nation with as little disruption as possible in the coming weeks and months. Implementing the Basin Plan and managing the River Murray on behalf of Basin governments continues to be our priority.

Joint media release - The Yarrawonga weir road bridge will be permanently closed to traffic in July 2021, once essential maintenance work on the major Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge has been completed.