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Scientists have found an increase in food to support all river life was created by a recent water for the environment flow which inundated wetlands before returning to the River Murray.

This framework sets out the approach for developing the Native Fish Management and Recovery strategy, including addressing threats to native fish.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 17 November 2021 in Canberra and by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 4 November 2021.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 13 October 2021 by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present. Andrew Reynolds attended as acting Chief Executive while Phillip Glyde is on extended leave.

The Murray–Darling Basin Agreement is a long-standing arrangement that aims to share water in the southern Basin. It outlines the rules for the way the River Murray is managed and operated.

The Basin Officials Committee (BOC) met via videoconference on 16 September 2021.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority met on 30 August 2021 by video teleconference. The meeting was chaired by Sir Angus Houston with all members present. Andrew Reynolds attended as Acting Chief Executive while Phillip Glyde is on extended leave.

More than 50 species of native fish and 11 species of introduced fish have been identified in the Basin. Native fish play an important role in the environment.

Native fish are reappearing in areas of the Murray–Darling Basin where they were believed to be locally extinct or critically endangered.