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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.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is structured in 4 divisions, led by our Chief Executive.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority Enterprise Agreement came into effect on 3 April 2024.

This year we are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) by profiling some of the incredible women who work at the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

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.

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.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority 2024 Graduate Development Program is now open for future leaders. We encourage applications from all disciplines, with a focus this year on recent graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as the MDBA drives world-leading water reform.

We have established job-specific registers for applicants who are interested in non-ongoing (temporary) vacancies.

The Australian Government is committed to delivering the highest accountability for water use by strengthening compliance across the Basin.