NATIONAL IRRIGATORS’ COUNCIL
THE BASIN PLAN REVIEW
Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industry
NATIONAL IRRIGATORS’ COUNCIL
Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industry
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has responsibility to undertake a review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by 2026. The Basin Plan Review is a very important process, which will guide future decisions on water management in the Basin.
A discussion paper from the MDBA is due in early 2026, prior to formal consultation which will help shape the review and recommendations to the Federal Water Minister by late 2026.
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The Early Insights Paper shares our current thinking on some of the Basin’s most complex challenges. It will help you understand more about our key areas of focus for the upcoming Basin Plan Review.
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The 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation assesses the Basin Plan’s achievements and implementation process. It builds on previous evaluations undertaken in 2017 and 2020.
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The Sustainable Rivers Audits are comprehensive assessments of the environmental health of 23 major rivers in the Murray–Darling Basin.
A summary of findings and data from each of the key review themes - regulatory design, sustainable water limits, climate change, environment and contemporary issues.
A journal article on a new way of thinking in the Murray Darling Basin using the 'Triple Crown Water Reform Framework'
See the NIC Policy Position Statements related to the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
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agriculture industry.