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We continue to develop and use hydrologic models to inform policy, Basin Plan compliance activities, management and operations of rivers in the Murray–Darling Basin.

In implementing the water trading rules, the Authority has identified areas that may benefit from clarification to ensure they operate in the manner that was originally intended.

The Narran Lakes waterbird research improves our understanding of how flooding in the Narran Lakes affects waterbird breeding events.

The MDBA manages the works that are undertaken across the Basin through the Joint Program which is funded primarily by the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia (“Original parties” to the River Murray Water Agreement 1914).

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) position statement on floodplain harvesting outlines the expectations of the MDBA and how this water use occurs.

At its meeting on 4-5 June 2019 in Canberra, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomed the reappointment of the Hon. David Littleproud as the Minister for Water Resources, Drought, Rural Finance, Natural Disaster and Emergency Management following the May 2019 Federal Election.

At its meeting on 2–3 April 2019 in Canberra, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority reinforced its commitment to collaboration on the Basin Plan.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has welcomed the endorsement of the Murray–Darling Basin Compliance Compact by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the state and territory First Ministers at today's meeting of the Council of Australian Governments.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) welcomes the steps New South Wales is taking to strengthen water management arrangements in the Murray–Darling Basin with public consultation on a range of measures currently underway.

This is a joint media release published with NSW Department of Industry.