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Every 5 years, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is required to review the effectiveness of the water quality targets in contributing to the achievement of the Basin Plan’s water quality objectives. This is the first review of its kind since the Basin Plan came into effect in 2012.

Presentations at the 2021 River reflections conference covered a range of topics, including First Nations, climate change, and the latest in river science.

Every 5 years the Murray–Darling Basin Authority takes stock of the Basin Plan and how it is being implemented to determine what’s working, what’s not and where improvement is needed. Key findings and recommendations for the 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation are outlined below.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 10-11 February 2021. All members were present, and the meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston. The meeting was preceded by a one-day strategic planning workshop.

There are more than 50 First Nations in the Basin and the MDBA and Basin governments value and respect their significant knowledge of the Basin and its ecosystems.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation has found greater investment in science and monitoring is badly needed to support the management of a complex river system like the Murray–Darling Basin.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation has found sustainable water management needs dedicated water for the environment as achieved through the Basin Plan, to work alongside natural resource management.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation has found the climate of the Basin is changing and water managers, communities, industries and the environment will need to adapt to a hotter and drier climate future.

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.

The Groundwater methods report details the history and technical detail behind the methods and assessments used to determine both the groundwater sustainable diversion limits and the baseline diversion limits under the Basin Plan.