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A mass fish death is when many fish die suddenly and unexpectedly. It is more likely to happen in times of flood or drought.

The Basin Officials Committee facilitates cooperation and coordination between the Commonwealth, the Basin states and the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) in funding works and managing the Basin water and other natural resources.

At its meeting on 31 May 2022 on First People of the Millewa Mallee Country (Latji Latji / Mildura), the Murray–Darling Basin Authority welcomed new member Dr Jane Doolan to her first meeting.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 6 April 2022*.

The Lower Darling was subject to tragic fish death events in December 2018 and January 2019. The large fish death events covered a 40 kilometre stretch of the Darling River, downstream of Menindee Lakes.

At its meeting on 28–29 April 2022 on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra), the Murray–Darling Basin Authority noted the meeting was held during federal caretaker period. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston.

We need the community’s help to report any sightings of the pest fish species, Tilapia.

Everybody has a role to play in recovering native fish. The health of native fish in the Murray−Darling Basin is a vital legacy that we leave for future generations.

The Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences (ACSEES) is an important source of independent, strategic advice to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority. The committee's work helps to ensure the Basin Plan is confidently implemented with the support of robust science and knowledge.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 10–11 March 2022 on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) with one member joining by videoconference from Kaurna Country (Adelaide). The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present.