81st National Conference

"Basin collaboration: Our Communities, Our Environment"

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Program Coming Soon

Date: 29 SEPTEMBER - 2 OCTOBER 2025

Host: Griffith City Council

Venue: To be Announced

Dr Simon Banks (CEWH)

Steph Cooke MP (State Shadow Water Minister)

Ross Cadell (Fed. Opp Water Minister)

CEO Michael Stewardson (One Basin CRC)

The Hon Troy Grant (Inspector-General of Water Compliance)

Experts and Industry Food and Fibre Panel

Dr Simon Banks (CEWH) Steph Cooke MP (State Shadow Water Minister) Ross Cadell (Fed. Opp Water Minister) CEO Michael Stewardson (One Basin CRC) The Hon Troy Grant (Inspector-General of Water Compliance) Experts and Industry Food and Fibre Panel

The Hon Murray Watt (Fed. Water Minister)

Dr Alex Held (CSIRO Aqua Watch)

Andrew Reynolds (GHD Dams Leader)

Hon Rose Jackson MLC (State Water Minister)

CEO Andrew McConville (MDBA)

The Hon Murray Watt (Fed. Water Minister) Dr Alex Held (CSIRO Aqua Watch) Andrew Reynolds (GHD Dams Leader) Hon Rose Jackson MLC (State Water Minister) CEO Andrew McConville (MDBA)

Invited Guest Speakers include:

 

Join us in Griffith, where local, technical, and political leaders will come together to tackle the big issues of the Basin and forge a future for councils, catchments, and communities.

Located in the South-west of NSW, Griffith is an agriculturally rich region heavily reliant on irrigation from the Murrumbidgee River. Griffith’s prosperity and sustainability are directly linked to the water availability managed by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

A lively, cosmopolitan city, Griffith is a hub to the surrounding farming districts! With great local food producers, Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries and passionate chefs it is little wonder Griffith has become the newest destination for foodies! Griffith will delight you from start to finish. One short stay will not be enough!

The National Conference is an incredible opportunity for our local leaders to come together from across the Murray-Darling Basin to be part of the solution – to join the conversation, to inform future policy, and to engage with leading innovators, scientists, educators, and leaders of our time.

The conference will feature keynote speakers and panel sessions including industry heads, State and Federal Government Ministers and representatives, as well as scientists and educators presenting on topical issues that affect the Murray-Darling Basin water resources and communities.

2025 Annual General Meeting

Date: 1 OCT 2025

Venue: Yoogali Club, Griffith NSW

Time: To be Announced

Motions resolved at the AGM form the foundations of the MDA’s leadership and advocacy work for the year and years ahead, by providing effective representation of local government and communities at a state and federal level in the management of Basin resources by exchanging information, facilitating debate, and seeking to influence government policy.

TICKETING

  • This event is free to attend for all Delegates.

  • Gives Delegates access to:

    • Study Tour

    • Conference Day 1

    • Conference Day 2

    • Gala Dinner

  • Gives Delegates access to:

    • Conference Day 1

    • Conference Day 2

  • Gives Delegates access to:

    • Conference Day 1, or

    • Conference Day 2

  • Gives Delegates access to:

    • Study Tour

  • Gives Delegates access to:

    • Gala Dinner

  • This event is a MDA Member-only event.

  • This event is a NIC Member-only event.

RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION

  • The MDA has secured accommodation discounts (Mention the below codes!) with the following Businesses:

    Quest Hotel: GCOUNCIL

    Exies Bagtown Motel: No code available, however rooms have been put aside.

    The Gem Hotel: No code available, however rooms have been put aside.

(Member) Study Tour
$150.00
(Member) Two Day Pack
Sale Price: $590.00 Original Price: $690.00

MEMBER RATES

(Member) Full Conference Pack
Sale Price: $790.00 Original Price: $890.00
(Member) One Day Pack
Sale Price: $390.00 Original Price: $490.00
(Member) Gala Dinner
$150.00
Two Day Pack
Sale Price: $690.00 Original Price: $790.00

NON- MEMBER RATES

Full Conference Pack
Sale Price: $1,090.00 Original Price: $1,190.00
One Day Pack
Sale Price: $490.00 Original Price: $590.00
Study Tour
$190.00

NOTICE: AGENDA and PROGRAM may be subject to change. Tickets non-refundable upon cancellation of ticket within 7 days of the event.

Gala Dinner
$190.00

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at t.phillips@mda.asn.au or (03) 5480 3805.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

EXHIBITION BOOTHS


GALA DINNER SPONSOR


SILVER SPONSORS


PLATINUM SPONSORS


STRATEGIC PARTNERS


Gala Dinner Sponsorship
$5,000.00
Platinum Sponsorship
$15,000.00
Silver Sponsorship
$5,000.00
Exhibition Booth Sponsorship
$2,500.00
Gold Sponsorship
$10,000.00

The Murray Darling Association would like to thank the incredible work and support of the Griffith City Council in the preparation and operation of the 2025 National Conference.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at t.phillips@mda.asn.au or (03) 5480 3805.

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