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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.

Joint media release published with GMW.

Early Warning Network service improvements at Hume Dam.

Capitalising on the wettest conditions for years to support native fish, waterbirds, native vegetation and river flows in the Basin are a key focus for watering priorities in 2017–18.

Weirs on the River Murray in Victoria and New South Wales are being reinstated during December as the floods pass downstream into South Australia.

The Murray–Darling Basin Ministerial Council met in Adelaide today to discuss progress towards major milestones in the implementation of the Basin Plan, including the Northern Basin Review, as well as current water management issues in the Basin arising from the very wet conditions over winter and spring.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority was glad to be part of constructive meetings held this week by the Minister for Health and Aged Care and Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley, and the Member for Indi, Cathy McGowan, in the wake of recent Hume Dam flood operations.

River users may notice a darker water colour in parts of the River Murray and its tributaries over the coming weeks.

People in the area downstream of Hume Dam are advised to continue monitoring local flood warnings as releases from Hume Dam increase and further rain is forecast over the coming days.