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The Basin Plan introduced a new water accounting and compliance framework based on sustainable diversion limits (SDL) that began on 1 July 2019.

Our submissions to Commissions of Inquiry, Senate Committees and the Productivity Commission.

On 20 June 2001, the Senate agreed to an Order requiring each Minister to table a letter advising that a list of contracts, in respect of each entity administered by that Minister, has been placed on the internet, with access to the list available through the entity’s website. The letter must be tabled no later than 2 calendar months after the last day of the financial and calendar year.

In 2019, the MDBA undertook a detailed survey of the River Murray channel through the Barmah–Millewa Reach. This revealed the presence of a very large quantity of sand on the bed of the river, something that was not expected. Since then, several further studies have been undertaken to investigate the extent and source of the sand, the rate that it is moving at and options to manage it. Reports of these studies are provided below.

One of the primary objectives of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan is to ensure the water resources of the Basin are shared between all water users in a sustainable way; striking a balance and maintaining a healthy and productive system to sustainably support industries, the environment and communities.

Barmah–Millewa Feasibility Study wrap up from the MDBA.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is moving ahead with detailed design work on a suite of options to improve the movement of water through the Barmah–Millewa Reach of the Murray River.

The Barmah Choke has a default trade restriction in place. This is necessary to protect water delivery to existing water entitlement holders and maintain the river environment in the Choke.

The Barmah Choke is a naturally occurring narrow stretch of the River Murray. A default trade restriction is in place at the Choke to protect water delivery to existing entitlement holders and for environmental reasons.

In response to the declining flow capacity, the increasing risks, and the recommendation that a range of intervention measures be investigated, the MDBA instigated the Barmah–Millewa Feasibility Study (BMFS). Six options were investigated as part of the Barmah–Millewa Feasibility Study.