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The Menindee Lakes are located in south-west New South Wales on the Darling River, about 200 km upstream of the Darling River's junction with the River Murray.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation shows the Basin Plan is achieving positive outcomes – measurable environmental outcomes have been observed at the Basin-scale, along with some good local projects involving communities and industries.

The 2020 Basin Plan Evaluation and recent reviews highlight an urgent need for targeted and focused support for communities in the Basin, particularly smaller, irrigation-dependent and remote communities. This requires meaningful engagement to customise support and provide improved information.

We recommended amendments to the Basin Plan. The amendments became law in July 2018. The amendments related to the northern Basin, groundwater and some minor practical changes.

We recommended amendments to the Commonwealth Water Minister on 9 November 2017. The Minister adopted these amendments, and they became law in July 2018.

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.

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.