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The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

The social, economic and cultural outcomes theme focused on better understanding the values of water for Basin communities.

Cunnamulla in Queensland was built on the traditional lands of the Kunja people. It lies on the Warrego River within the Murray–Darling Basin and derives its name from the Kunja word which means ‘long stretch of water’ or ‘big waterhole’. Cunnamulla in Queensland was built on the traditional lands of the Kunja people. It lies on the Warrego River within the Murray–Darling Basin and derives its name from the Kunja word which means ‘long stretch of water’ or ‘big waterhole’.

The 33rd meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) was held on 18 and 19 February 2025, with members convening on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra. The meeting was chaired by Professor Bill Young.

This report documents progress with Basin Plan implementation activities from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

The Basin Plan sets sustainable diversion limits (SDL). This is how much water can be used in the Murray–Darling Basin by towns and communities, farmers and industries, while keeping the rivers and the environment healthy. To provide flexibility, the Basin Plan includes a mechanism to adjust sustainable diversion limits.

In 2024, we tested our early thinking on the Basin Plan Review with stakeholders and communities, and shared what we heard.

Innovative oral history research in the Basin was presented at the Oral History Victoria Biennial Conference in Melbourne last month.