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Each year, as part of the Basin Plan's monitoring and evaluation program, Basin governments report on how they are implementing different elements of the Basin Plan.

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.

Andrew McConville, CEO, Murray–Darling Basin Authority. Speech to the Murray Darling Association Conference September 2023, Murray Bridge, South Australia.

The MDBA has commissioned a series of literature reviews examining the status of water-related science across the Basin. The literature reviews undertaken by independent academics provide an overview and analysis of scholarly works relevant to the Basin Plan.

This guidance list and map show the Traditional Owners Groups for each water resource plan area. The map was produced in conjunction with Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations and Northern Basin Aboriginal Nations.

Our 6 regional community forums gathered recently to learn about the Roadmap to the 2026 Basin Plan Review and contribute their knowledge and insights to key phases of work informing the Review.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) expect a likely shortfall of between 190 and 315 gigalitres of environmental water for the Basin when reconciliation of the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) is undertaken in 2024.

A report providing an update on the progress of key activities under the Basin Plan has been issued by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority.

Authority response to Minister’s request for advice.

Full implementation of the Basin Plan not possible by 2024 deadline.