Membership
Membership is open to all individuals, companies and organisations with an interest in ensuring a sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin.
The Association welcomes new members and their involvement in our various activities. We encourage you to become part of the largest non-government, not for profit organisation with an interest in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Please contact us for more information on becoming a member or download a form
in Word Document Membership form
Alternatively, download a Word Corporate Membership form
or PDF corporate membership form
Benefit of being a Member
For information regarding the benefits of being a member simply email admin@mda.asn.au or call one of our offices.
Membership Amounts
| Corporate Patron | $5,500.00 |
| Corporate Sponsor | $2,200.00 |
| Patron | $ 880.00 |
| Sponsor | $ 440.00 |
| Small Business Member | $ 180.00 |
| Individual Member | $ 55.00 |
| Concession | $ 27.50 |
Membership costs are per year with GST included
Council Contributions
For Riparian Councils
Riparian capped at $5,500 + GST
20.7 cents per head of population
(plus GST) for the year ending June 2011
For Non-riparian Councils
Non-Riparian capped at $2,750 + GST
4.14cents per head of population
(plus GST) for the year ending June 2011
Member Councils of the Murray Darling Association
The Association was formed by Local Government and their continual support is central to achieving the Association's objectives. Members and networks are vital in ensuring the Murray Darling Association maintains a representative view of the issues concerning the Murray-Darling Basin.
Click on the link to view Council members, and the region they are in, of the Murray Darling Association
List of Financial Members as at June 2007
Financial Support
The Association acknowledges the following for their financial and other valued support of specific projects during the year:
- Murray Darling Basin Commission
- Australian Government Land and Water
- Western Catchment Management Authority
- United Utilities
- Bluescope Water
- I.W.T. KISSS
- Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW
- C.J.D Equipment Volvo
Patrons, Sponsors and Small Business Members
The Murray Darling Association acknowledges and appreciates the support of the following:
Corporate Patrons:
River Murray Catchment Water Management Board - SA
Bluescope Water - Woolongong NSW
Patrons:
ACTEW Corporation - Canberra ACT
Country Energy
Lower Murray Urban & Region Water Authority - Mildura VIC
Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre - Thurgoona NSW
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co Ltd - Melbourne VIC
Murray Irrigation Ltd - Deniliquin NSW
National Foods Milk Limited - Mile End SA
One Steel Manufacturing Pty Ltd - South Australia
Masterfoods Australia
Queensland Murray Darling Committee
OneSteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Barossa Infrastructure
North Central CMA
The Border Rivers LG Action Group
Sponsors:
Albury Wodonga Development Corporation - Albury NSW
Barossa Infrastructure - Tanunda SA
Berringer Blass Wine Estates Ltd - Merbein VIC
Darling Downs Region Organisation of Councils - QLD
Local Government Border River Project Group
Goulburn Valley Region Water Authority - Shepparton VIC
Mulwala Water Ski Club - Mulwala NSW
Murray Pioneer - Renmark SA
Murrumbidgee Irrigation - Leeton NSW
Norske Skog Paper Mills (Australia) Limited - Albury NSW
Riverland Wine Grape Growers - South Australia
West Corurgan Board of Management - Berrigan NSW
Small Business Members:
I.W.T. KISSS
Clarke Taylor Farms - SA
Geoff Lucas - Wooragee VIC
Australian Dried Fruits Association
Auto Group Brooklyn Pty Ltd - Melbourne VIC
Barham & District Services Club - Barham NSW
Central Irrigation Trust - Barmera SA
Doyle, Mrs JM - Albury NSW
Forests NSW - Mildura VIC
Goulburn Murray Water - Tatura VIC
Houseboat Hirers Association - South AustraliaLocal Government Border River Project Group, Inverell NSW
Lucas Mill Pty Ltd - Beechworth VIC
Lyrup Village Association - Lyrup SA
North Central Catchment Management Authority - Huntly VIC
Richard Blain - Echuca VIC
The Friends of the River Murray - South Australia
Water Industry Alliance Inc - South Australia
Westland Hotel/Motel - Whyalla SA
Financial Members
These are listed in the Annual Report, for your copy contact one of the Murray Darling Association Offices or email admin@mda.asn.au