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Feedback is due no later than Thursday, 29th October as submissions are due 1 October.]]>
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We will be releasing this in early November, to lean into the many pre-meetings prior to the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC
COP31) in Türkiye from November 9. To do do, we are accepting FINAL feedback no later than 29th October 2026 and the earlier the better. ]]>
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We will notify members when the minutes are available. ]]>
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“Water is life – supporting healthy rivers, productive farms and strong communities. This National Water Week, it's important we recognise
how much the Basin has changed and what that means for its future,” said National Irrigators' Council CEO Zara Lowien. [...]]]>
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The Report’s key finding is clear: just 23% of available water is diverted for human uses, leaving 77% in rivers, wetlands, and floodplains
to support the environment.
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Water Amendment (Ending Further Murray-Darling Basin Water buybacks) Bill 2026 introduced in parliament today, saying “it’s time to move beyond ‘just adding water’”.
“The science is clear, restoring the remaining environmental challenges in the Basin cannot be solved by “just adding water””, said CEO of
National Irrigators' Council, Zara Lowien.
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This position statement was prepared in conjunction with our Position Statement on Reliability of Water Access Entitlements and
our guiding principles.
Approved14 October 2026.]]>
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This position statement was prepared in conjunction with our Position Statement on Reliability of Water Access Entitlements, Position Statement on the Murray Darling Basin Plan and our guiding principles.
Approved14 October 2026.]]>
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Gusts confirmed include the Hon. Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water, David Farley,MP the Member for Farrer and One Nation
spokesperson for water and agriculture, and the Hon. Micahel McCormack, MP Member for Riverina and Shadow Minister for Water.
Please do not forget to RSVP in person or online via the event link. ]]>
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These can be accessed via the Members Area of the website under Meeting Document/Annual General Meeting information. Reminder you will need to log in to access this area.
Please do not forget to RSVP - in person or online.]]>
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A session at the General Meeting has been scheduled to discuss project alternatives to provide a solution to the SDLAM
shortfall. ]]>
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The Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) reconciliation is a statutory requirement under the Basin Plan (2012) (the
Basin Plan). The MDBA are asking for feedback on the draft determination and the Authority’s proposed Sustainable Diversion Limit (SDL)
adjustments.]]>
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“These communities have endured 30 years of reform, already losing 1 in 3 litres of water from farming, who are now hearing they risk a
further 265 GL, on top of the 450 GL the Federal Government is already out purchasing,” NIC CEO Zara Lowien said. “It’s time to move beyond ‘just adding water’ to the environment, today’s environmental challenges need the right tools, and farmers and communities need stability.” [...]]]>
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environmental water management
climate adaptation
native fish recovery
water quality
northern Basin issues
sustainable diversion limits.
Speakers will outline areas where evidence suggests there may be opportunities to improve Basin water management and identify options that
warrant further discussion and testing. The rountable
materials
will be the basis for the webinar as a broad consultation opportunity following the Rountables in Sydney. ]]>
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The consultation topics speciically include sustainable water use.
Consitlation commences today, with submissions due by Friday 9 October 2026.
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This report aims to provide evidence of the existing climate mechanisms, to avoid needing further change and puts a number of key
recommendations on the Basin Plan, Water Act and within drafted NIC Policy Position Statements in one document. The report also raises a
clear case about the role of water policy and other levers, in helping to achieve water security as a policy objective - walking the line of
why international definitions are not appropriate.
We welcome feedback and comment on this report by 5th October to allow time to incorporate and release in and around our General Meeting if needed.]]>
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This purpose of this pack outlines the emerging policy directions for the Basin Plan Review. It is intended to support further
engagement and does not represent settled positions or decisions. There will be six Rountable discussions on:
- Optimising outcomes from environmental water (including constraints)
- Water resource planning and regulation
- At-risk SDL assessments and potential responses
- Northern Basin water management
- Water quality and native fish
- Climate risk and adaptive responses
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The engagement principles, we are working into a Guideline for more general use.
We intend to present this as a Special Resolution at the General Meeting, which has a deadline for communication next week. Final comments are due ASAP.]]>
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Please see the updated version here which has the amended text in red (new or removed).
Key is the new position on "Australia’s unique climate and highly variable water availability requires a uniquely Australian approach
to water security...]]>
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Trading Strategy Addendum for the Bridging the Gap program. It lists the catchments with a remaining gap to be bridged and includes key dates for upcoming tenders.
As of 30 June 2026, 9.0 GL/y remains to bridge the gap in full across five catchments: surface water in the NSW Border Rivers, NSW Murray,
Lower Darling and Lachlan, and groundwater in the Queensland Condamine-Balonne. Gaps in the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Lachlan have only
occurred due to changes in NSW LTDLEs.]]>
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You can submit an abstract, case study, video pitch, workshop or panel idea across 13
diverse sub-themes.
Whether you have new research to share, lessons from a project, an innovative approach or a conversation you think the sector needs to have,
now is the time to get your submission in.
A great opportunity to showcase the wonder work of the industry, your programs and irrigation effeciency. Reach out to Zara or
Christine, if interested to discuss.
Due 18 September 2026
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Key points included ensuring the Water Act reflects the constitutional arrangements for water, reshaping the Act to reflect the changed roles of the Murray Darling Basin Plan from a plan of recovery to management and ensuring the froundations of water management framework, agreed in 2004 are reflected in legislation.]]>
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