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SUBMISSIONS AND REPORTS
At the Murray Darling Association we strive to inform the public about the many issues surrounding the management of the Murray-Darling Basin and what we are doing to ensure sustainable management of the basin resources.
Our media releases and responses to policy announcements are representative of the Association as a whole unless otherwise stated.
We represent each of our 12 regions equally and aim to deliver outcomes which support this.
MDA Submission to the Draft Restoring our Rivers Framework
Following consultation with its members across the Murray-Darling Basin, the Murray Darling Association has provided several points of interest, opportunities, and concerns within this submission.
Year Published: 2024
MDA Submission to the DCCEEW regarding the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review
Following consultation with its members across the Murray-Darling Basin, the Murray Darling Association has provided 21 recommendations to the DCCEEW regarding the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review.
Year Published: 2023
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Menindee Lakes – Ramsar Site Listing
Effects of Sea-Level Rise
Greater First Nations Involvement
Progress reporting on the 450GL Recovery Program
NSW Water Resource Plans
Removal of “Benefit Cost Ratio” Requirements
Ownership and access to Water for Cultural and Economic Purposes for the Basin’s First Nations
Exploring the Potential for Managed Aquifer Recharge
Lake Mejum/Lake Coolah Feasibility Study
Measurement of Flows and Extractions
First Nations Representation in Local Government
Circular Economic Project Funding
Clarification of Annual Water Allocation Methodology
Pumping of Overland Flows during Floods
Extraction vs Growth in the Murray-Darling Basin
Agriculture and Agribusiness Plan for the Murray-Darling Basin
Drought Management Plan
Investment in the Barrages
Water Infrastructure Plan
Responsible Water Trading System
SDLAM Project deadlines
MDA Submission to the Australian Government regarding the Water Amendment (Restoring our Rivers) Bill 2023
Following discussions with its members at the 2023 Annual General Meeting, the Murray Darling Association has provided 11 recommendations to the Australian Government regarding the Water Amendment Bill 2023
Year Published: 2023
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NSW Natural Resources Commission Recommendations
Meeting Water Demands with less Water
Reduce Non-Riparian Local Government reliance on the Murray-Darling Basin
Opportunities for water efficiency using On-Farm Efficiency Funds
Inclusion of Local Government in Dialogue and Planning
Public Quarterly Reporting by Governments
Community Impacts, Reconciliation of the latest Science, and a Renewed focus on Actions
Maintaining the Triple Bottom Line Approach
Legislating the volume of Floodplain Harvesting
Progress Reporting on the Delivery of the 450GL Recovery program
Preparation and Approval of NSW Water Resource Plans
MDA Submission to the Riverina Regional Community Forum
Exploring the 2025 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Evaluation, the report addressing four key questions:
What has worked well?
What hasn’t worked well?
Did anything unexpected happen?
What/where/how could we do better?
Year Published: 2023
MDA Submission to the Independent Review of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance
On 14 September 2023, the Government announced that it was undertaking an independent review of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance (IGWC).
Year Published: 2023
2023 National Conference Summary Report
Exploring Partnership through collaboration across the Basin the MDA’s 79th National Conference brought together both MDA member and non-member councils to engage in conversation, network with innovators, scientists, educators, and technical and political leaders of our time.
Year Published: 2023
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Welcome Reception | 25/9/2023
Study Tour | 26/9/2023
Gala Dinner | 27/9/2023
Conference Days 1 and 2 | 27/9-28/9/2023
AGM | 28/9/2023
2024 National Conference Host
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Submission to the Review of the Murray-Darling Basin Joint Governance Arrangements
Submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Water Infrastructure Program
Submission to the South Australian Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Murray-Daring Basin
Submission to the Productivity Commission's Basin Plan Inquiry
Submission to the NSW Government's Water Reform Action Plan
Agreement on ‘socio-economic neutrality’ key to Basin Plan success: report to members
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MDA Reports & Submissions 2014 - Present
MDA Annual Reports 2014 - Present
Vision 2025: Strategic Plan 2020-2025
This Strategic Plan sets out our five-year goals and describes the strategies we will implement to achieve them. We commit to providing a regular report card to our members to provide updates on our performance in delivering these strategies, and our progress in achieving our goals.
Year Published: 2019
Strategic Plan 2016-2019
The Murray Darling Association Strategic Plan 2016-19 aims to provide a clear, cohesive and concise statement of the actions that will enable the MDA to fulfill our purpose and to represent our members on issues of local and basin wide significance.
Year Published: 2015
CEO’s Reports
Delegate’s Reports
MDA BASIN BULLETIN
The Murray Darling Association provides a monthly electronic newsletter to stakeholders which continues on from the Basin Bulletin - editions available to be viewed.
We look forward to hearing from you, and hope that the information contained in the newsletters assists you.
To share your feedback about any of the newsletters or if you have any questions, please contact your Region Chair or email t.phillips@mda.asn.au
MEDIA RELEASES
At the Murray Darling Association we strive to inform the public about the many issues surrounding the management of the Murray-Darling Basin and what we are doing to ensure sustainable management of the basin resources.
Our media releases and responses to policy announcements are representative of the Association as a whole unless otherwise stated. We represent each of our 12 regions equally and aim to deliver outcomes which support this.
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MURRAY DARLING ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW LEADESHIP TEAM: A BLEND OF EXPERIENCE AND RENEWAL
The MDA Board has appointed Mayor Craig Davies from Narromine Shire Council as its National President, and Cr Glen Andreazza from Griffith City Council as its Vice-President.
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Murray Darling Association Hosts 79th National Conference
Featuring the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, the Bureau of Meteorology, Murray Darling Association Hosts 79th National Conference Basin Experts, Water Users, Irrigation, and Industry heads, as well as Shadow Water Minister Senator Perin Davey and Murray-Darling Basin CEO, Andrew McConville.
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Murray Darling Association Hosts 79th National Conference
The Murray Darling Association will be hosting its 79th National Conference at The Rural City of Murray Bridge, SA, on 27th – 28th September 2023 featuring the Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Basin Experts, Water Users, Irrigation, and Industry heads, as well as Shadow Water Minister Senator Perin Davey and Inspector-General of Water Compliance the Hon Troy Grant.
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Murray Darling Association Hosts 79th National Conference
The Murray Darling Association will be hosting its 79th National Conference in the Rural City of Murray Bridge from the 25th – 28th September 2023 featuring Basin Experts, Ministers, Government Departments, Water Users, Irrigation, and Industry heads.
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Murray Darling Association Hosts Northern Basin Forum
The Murray Darling Association will be hosting the Northern Basin Forum at Tamworth on 9th May 2023 featuring Basin Experts, Water Users, Irrigation, and Industry heads, as well as Murray-Darling Basin Authority CEO Andrew McConville and Inspector-General of Water Compliance the Hon Troy Grant.
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MDA Communique - Board Meting 424, meeting with Federal Water Minister, Federal Shadow Water Minister, MDBA
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Media Releases - 2024
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Murray-Darling peak body seeks new CEO
The MDA Board and staff would like to wish the wonderful Emma Bradbury all the best following the announcement of her retirement as chief executive. Ms Bradbury has been in the role since 2014 and says the position has been one of the most challenging, rewarding, and privileged in her long and diverse career. Ms Bradbury will continue to serve the Murray Darling Association until her successor is appointed.
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Basin Communities Leadership Program is coming to Rochester
The MDA in now inviting established and emerging leaders across the Campaspe Shire to register now for the Basin Communities Leadership Program. This is your opportunity to develop your skills and lead for change, ensuring the future you want for your community and industry.
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MDA elects new Chair for Murrumbidgee Region
Griffith City Councillor and 2018 Farmer of the Year Glen Andreazza is the new Chair of Region 9. Cr Andreazza’s election marks a strong and stable transition of the leadership for the region, with the pending retirement from local government of long serving Chair and Mayor of Leeton Shire Council, Paul Maytom.
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MDA 77th National Conference a resounding success
For four days last week, the Murray Darling Association met in Wentworth for its 77th Annual General Meeting & National Conference
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MDA 77th National Conference & AGM – Release of Meeting Agenda
This year’s MDA National Conference & AGM is without question one of the strongest programs the MDA has presented in its 77 year history.
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Councils concerned by announcement of low flows over Easter
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority this week advised that with recent rain across the Murray catchments, irrigation demand is likely to drop causing low river levels in the Murray River over Easter.
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MDA announces 2021 National Conference - CONNECTIVITY: Connecting Councils & Catchments
Representatives from over 100 councils across the Basin will meet at the junction of the Murray and the Darling rivers this May to discuss the importance of connectivity to the future health and prosperity of all Murray-Darling Basin communities.
Media Releases - 2021
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MDA Region 2 grows from strength to strength with Federation Council as incoming chair
Federation Council’s Cr Bronwyn Thomas was recognised for her leadership and passion for Murray-Darling Basin communities in Yarrawonga earlier this month when she was elected chair of Murray Darling Association’s Region 2.
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MDA welcomes new leadership team
MDA leadership team a blend of experience and renewal
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has appointed an experienced and capable leadership team for the implementation of the first year of Vision 2025: the MDA’s new five-year strategic plan.
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Calling emerging leaders to participate in exciting leadership program in Collarenebri
The Murray Darling Association is currently calling for applications from emerging community leaders across the Warren region to participate in the MDA’s inaugural Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP).
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A new approach puts local communities at the heart of the Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s overhaul of the Murray-Darling Basin water buyback scheme as a win for local communities and for the environment.
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Murray-Darling turf war is strangling communities
The never ending turf war in the Murray-Darling Basin is strangling local communities, and Basin governments need to follow the lead of a range of local government, community, industry, and environmental groups working to put the Basin’s future above politics.
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Calling emerging Wakool leaders to participate in exciting leadership program
The Murray Darling Association is currently calling for applications from emerging community leaders across Wakool region to participate in the MDA’s inaugural Basin Communities Leadership Program.
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Local government welcomes submission of final NSW Water Resource Plans
Communities from across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have welcomed the historic announcement by Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt of New South Wales’ submission of its final nine water resource plans.
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Councils need Basin Governments to stay the course
A renewed threat from the NSW government to withdraw from the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council following a meeting last Friday has local government and councils deeply concerned.
The Murray Darling Association, Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Basin, is urging all governments to stay the course and continue to work constructively with focus on getting critical supply projects and Water Resource Plans on track.
Media Releases - 2020
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On May 29 2020, The Guardian published a story titled NSW water officials knew decades of unmeasured floodplain harvesting by irrigators was illegal.
The Murray-Darling Association (MDA) is both concerned and relieved that New South Wales water officials have acknowledged that decades of unregulated and unmeasured floodplain harvesting by irrigators was illegal, according to the minutes of recent meetings as reported by the Guardian.
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MDA welcomes Lower Lakes Independent Science Review
The MDA welcomes the Lower Lakes Independent Science Review and acknowledges that its findings affirm a consistency in the scientific assumptions underpinning the Basin Plan.
These findings should build confidence across the Basin that the hard work and reforms our communities have navigated to date are based on sound and consistent science.
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Local government welcomes Interim Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources Report
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Basin has welcomed the Interim Inspector-General Mick Keelty report, particularly noting the opportunities identified around leadership, information and communication, and governance.
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MDA Basin Communities Leadership Program Lower Lakes and Loxton workshops postponed
In light of the current and emerging circumstances around COVID-19, the Murray Darling Association (MDA) will reschedule the Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP) workshops in the Lower Lakes and Loxton to a date to be determined subject to government advice
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Council gather to discuss the case for place-based change and adaptation for communities
Following a challenging start to the year, more than 30 community leaders from across the Murray-Darling Basin met last week for the 6th annual Murray Darling Association Strategic Planning workshop to collaborate on creating a stronger future for local government in the Basin.
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Local communities’ welcome progress on Water Resource Plans.
Communities of the far west and the northern Basin have welcomed engagement with the NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey and the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment as the department manages the embargos on pumping and affirms their commitment to connective flows all the way through the Lower Darling following recent rains.
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Local Government expresses concern over NSW Floodplain Harvesting decision
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray-Darling Basin, has written to NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey on behalf of the councils of the far west to expressed their concern about the recent decision to allow floodplain harvesting following recent rainfall.
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Applications for MDA's Basin Communities Leadership Program are now open!
The Murray Darling Association, Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray-Darling Basin, has officially launched the inaugural MDA Basin Communities Leadership Program (BCLP).
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2020 Bushfire Information for Murray Darling Basin communities
The 2019-20 bushfire season has been unprecendented in intensity, duration and loss of life and property. The MDA has launched a webpage to provide a selection of direct links to emergency information, warning and recovery resources for impacted states across the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Local government tackles the big issues at 75th Annual Conference
More than 140 community leaders from across the Basin gathered in Toowoomba last month for the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference and Annual General Meeting.
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Stirling East Primary School students to address national event
One amazing teacher and several inspiring students from Stirling East Primary School will attend the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference later this month to present their class's studies on the Murray Darling basin and receive the Murray Darling Foundation's 2019/2020 Travel Bursary award.
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Local government to hear latest Basin Plan updates at MDA National Conference
The Murray Darling Basin Plan, and its full and timely implementation, will be a key topic for discussion at the Murray Darling Association’s 75th National Conference in Toowoomba later this month.
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From safe supplies for the Barwon-Darling and drought preparedness, to the Western River diversion and calls for a Productivity Commission inquiry into the relationship between the Basin Plan, the Ag Plan and our national water infrastructure. Councils from across the Murray Darling Basin will consider these issues and more.
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Local government to discuss Inland Rail at MDA National Conference
The Australian Rail Track Corporation's much discussed Inland Rail and its impact on regional communities will prompt robust discussions later this month in Toowoomba.
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MDA releases Position Statement on Water Market Conduct and Reform
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has released a position statement.
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MDA announces additional Cubbie Station tour as part of 75th National Conference
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, is excited to announce a tour of the nationally significant Cubbie Station as an optional add-on tour following the MDA 75th National Conference.
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MDA appoints strong new leadership team for year ahead
The Murray Darling Association (MDA), Australia’s peak body representing local government across the Murray Darling Basin, has appointed an experienced and capable leadership team for the year ahead.
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Local government to deliberate key Basin challenges and opportunities at 75th National Conference
Representatives from more than 100 councils located within the Basin will meet in October at the Murray Darling Association's 75th National Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities for intensifying acriculture sustainably.
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Beginning the conversation - MDA Editorial and Advertisement in LG Focus
With the recent amplification in the media of issues around the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and the continued impacts of changing water availability, it is more important than ever that the voices of local government continue to be heard.
Media Releases - 2019
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MDA welcomes Inspector-General and continued support of Basin Plan at COAG
The MDA is strongly encouraged by outcomes from last week’s Council of Australian Government (COAG) meeting, following factious media coverage of the Ministerial Council meeting held a few days prior.
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The MDA held another Connecting Catchments and Communities workshop in Euston on Tuesday. This time focussing on Constraints, the event was attended by community leaders from across the Basin.
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The Barwon-Darling is an ecosystem in crisis
Clear findings and recommendation of the NSW Natural Resources Commission's draft Water Sharing Plan review handed down last week have been welcomed by the MDA.
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MDA response to 4Corners Cash Splash
The MDA responds to the 4Corners Cash Splash calling for transparency and local government involvement to build confidence and trust in the Basin Plan.
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MDBA and MDA Partnership Strengthens with new MOU
The Murray Darling Association (MDA) and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will strengthen their existing relationship by extending their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a further five years on the 2nd of July 2019.
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MDA welcomes Socio-Economic Impact panel for Murray-Darling
The Murray Darling Association welcomes the recent announcement by the Minister for Water Resources, David Littleproud, regarding the creation of an independent panel to investigate the social and economic conidtions affecting communities across the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Total water availability for ag a welcome discussion
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed comments by SunRice chairman, Laurie Arthur, concerned with ensuring sustainable stream flows in the lower Murray Darling Basin.
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MDA response to Almond Board of Australia Water Policy Position
The Murray Darling Association supports in principle the actions outlined in the Almond Board of Australia’s recently adopted Water Policy Position regarding the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Local government stands together - Basin-wide
A three-day meeting of local government leaders from across the Murray Darling Basin last week saw an historic demonstration of unity and commitment to ensuring local government is directly involved in the Basin Plan decisions that impact our local communities.
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Connecting Catchments and Communities - MDA Launches inter-regional forums
The Murray Darling Association is proud of it's Connecting, Catchments and Communities events.
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Councils meet as governments grapple with progress reports
As the South Australian Royal Commission handed down its findings last week, more than 55 community leaders from 28 councils across all four states, of the Murray Darling Basin met for the 5th annual Murray Darling Association Strategic Planning workshop.
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MDA acknowledges outgoing Chair of the MDBA
Murray Darling Association acknowledge the work done by outgoing Chair of the Authority Mr Neil Andrew AO
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Review of environmental watering priorities flagged
The MDA welcomed the call from Agriculture Minister David Littleproud today for an emergency meeting of water managers, and a proposal for investment in a Native Fish Management and Recovery strategy.
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Fish kills at Menindee - requires cool heads and collaboration
The Murray Darling Association (MDA) has called for all levels of government to work together to identify both immediate and long-term solutions in the face of the devastating fish kills at Menindee.
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Great result from collaboration between local government and water agency
A red alert warning for the Edward River at Deniliquin has been lifted after collaborative testing between Edward River Council and Water NSW revealed that blue-green algae levels had fallen.
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Local government encouraged by NSW Water Reform Action Plan
The Murray Darling Association welcomes the New South Wales Government’s clear and decisive action to address issues with water management and compliance.
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MDA leadership team reinstated for the year ahead
The Murray Darling Association has reappointed its leadership team for the year ahead.
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Data shows social and economic impacts of water recovery
Local government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin welcomes the release of data by the MDBA showing the profound social and economic impacts of water recovery on Southern Basin communities.
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Basin Plan the best option for communities, the environment and regional economies
Murray Darling Association National President Cr David Thurley and Member for Farrer Sussan Ley met in Albury yesterday to discuss the electorate’s position on the future of the MurrayDarling Basin Plan.
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Councils from across the Basin call on all governments to ‘stay the course’
Local government is calling on the Government and Opposition to reach agreement over the way forward after a vote in the Senate last night to disallow a key amendment threatens to derail the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
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Local government commends bipartisanship on Basin Plan amendments
Local government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin has welcomed the support of the Victorian and New South Wales Governments for two crucial amendments to the Basin Plan
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Halt to water recovery not the solution
Local government’s peak body in the Murray-Darling Basin has reacted with concern to a new report that calls for a halt to all publicly funded water recovery through irrigation efficiency programs.
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Basin councils united against disallowance motion
Local government representatives from across the Murray-Darling Basin have reaffirmed their support for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Amendment
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Councils unite to strengthen their influence on Basin management decisions
Regional executives of the Murray Darling Association have met in Albury this week to collaborate on strategies for local government to inform the management of Basin water resources.
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Local government expertise recognised in the Basin Commnunity Committee
The Murray Darling Association congratulates its National President, Cr David Thurley on being appointed to the 16-member Murray-Darling Basin Authority Basin Community Committee.
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Balancing neutrality, productivity and sustainability
Issues relating to the 450-gigalitre water recovery target, the definition of socioeconomic neutrality and many others will be discussed at the Murray Darling Association’s 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting.
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Murray River Council hits the ground running
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed Murray River Council’s decision to support two motions that will be debated at next month’s 74th National Conference.
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Glowing reception for visitors
Hot air balloons will light up the night sky on Wednesday, August 29 when Leeton launches the Murray Darling Association’s 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting.
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Councils to deliberate economic neutrality and the 450GL
Local government representatives from throughout the Murray-Darling Basin will meet in Leeton in late August to look at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Local government leaders meet in Canberra
Municipal leaders from across Australia met in Canberra last week at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly.
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Basin Plan impact report welcomed
The Murray Darling Association welcomes the Murray-Darling Basin Authority reporting into the impact of the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on Southern Basin communities.
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MDA welcomes return to bipartisanship on the Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed the return to bipartisanship on the Basin Plan heralded by Labor and the Coalition’s agreement on the Basin Plan announced last night.
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Murray-Darling Basin Plan essential to the health of the Coorong
COUNCILS across the Murray-Darling Basin are calling for the Senate to defeat a disallowance motion that threatens the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
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A return to the table expected under new SA Liberal government
Local government in South Australia is optimistic of a renewed and constructive commitment to the Basin Plan following the election of a Liberal government led by Steven Marshall.
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Socio-economic assessment criteria welcomed
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed measures that stipulate project proponents under the Murray-Darling Basin Water Infrastructure Program must consult with local government during the planning process.
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Councils inform and influence Basin decisions - Track the progress
Progress relating to resolutions from the past five Murray Darling Association annual general meetings are now available to view online.
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Regeneration for a healthy Basin
ReGeneration… for a healthy Basin will be the theme of the Murray Darling Association’s Jubilee 75th National Conference and annual general meeting to be held in Toowoomba in 2019.
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The Murray Darling Association welcomes the Productivity Commission Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Five-year assessment - Draft report released last week and presented at the MDA National Conference in Leeton.
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Glowing support for drought relief efforts
Murray Darling Association supporters will be able to experience the sights of either Leeton, Melbourne or the Yarra Valley by air whilst raising funds for drought relief efforts.
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Call for Goulburn River flows assessment
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed the City of Greater Shepparton’s decision to propose a motion that will be debated at this month’s 74th National Conference.
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Nod given to local government engagement
A packed program considering a range of nationally significant issues will be presented later this month when the Murray Darling Association holds its 74th National Conference and Annual General Meeting at Leeton, New South Wales.
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Local government's input growing
The Murray Darling Association’s continuing advocacy on behalf of local governments across the Basin has taken a further step forward.
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Seventeen motions will be up for discussion during the Murray Darling Association's 74th Annual General Meeting, occurring on Thursday, August 30 at Leeton. New South Wales.
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The future management of water extraction throughout the Murray-Darling Basin will prompt discussions next month at Leeton.
Media Releases - 2018
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Council disappointed with Basin Plan Amendment disallowance motion
Balonne Shire Council is disappointed Senator Sarah Hanson-Young last week moved a disallowance motion on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Amendment.
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Solidarity characterises Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGM
A record number of voting delegates from right across the Basin attended the Murray Darling Association’s 73rd National Conference and AGM in Renmark last week.
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Murray Darling Association to call for Basin Plan solidarity at National Conference
The Murray Darling Association will use its National Conference to call for integrity, accountability and solidarity in the implementation of the Basin Plan.
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Murray Darling Association welcomes interim report into NSW water management and compliance
The Murray Darling Association has welcomed the findings of an independent review into water management and compliance in New South Wales.
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Local government seeks answers over lack of consultation on buybacks
The Murray Darling Association has called for the Federal Government to explain why it didn’t consult local government over the purchase of significant parcels of water out of the Warrego River and Condamine-Balonne region.
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Call for clarity on future of Menindee Lakes
A GROUP of Murray Darling Association member councils will seek a meeting with the New South Wales Premier to discuss the future of the Menindee Lakes.
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MDA Backs calls for an Independent Public Inquiry into Basin Plan
The MDA has added the voice of local government to calls from the states including South Australia and Victoria for an independent public enquiry.
Media Releases - 2017
Media Releases - 2023
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MDA National President Cr David Thurley talks with Trevor Chappel live on ABC
MDA National President Cr David Thurley talks with Trevor Chappel, live on ABC Overnights about water flows and sharing the resources in one of our nation's greatest assets - the Murray Darling system.
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Deputy PM talks energy, tourism and Basin plan
AUSTRALIA’s Deputy Prime Minister made a fleeting visit to Echuca on Thursday. Issues raised included energy availability and pricing, the Murray Darling Basin and opportunities to grow the tourism industry along the Murray River.
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Murray Darling Association response to Four Corners report
The Murray Darling Association has renewed its call for local government to be given a voice in the implementation of the Basin Plan to support the continuing implementation and avoid a repeat of the problems revealed in last night’s Four Corners report.
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Murray Darling Association visits Canberra to talk regional engagement for Basin councils. LOCAL governments need to be a part of the decision-making process in the continuing implementation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.
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MDA calls for greater input from local government
A PEAK body with more than 100 member councils is calling for local government to be given more say in the future of the Murray-Darling Basin, to better balance competing interests.
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Local Government urges Easter flows in the Murray
Water will flow down the Murray this Easter, providing confidence to tourism operators and visitors alike, and supporting high visitation for camping and tourism areas along the river.
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Local Government addresses Basin Ministers
Over 100 councils from across the Murray-Darling Basin were represented by 3 peak bodies at the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council in Mildura.
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Murray Darling Association calls for stability and certainty under the Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Association is supportive of the transfer of responsibility for water management to the newly created Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR), and is calling on all stakeholders to remain focused on ensuring balanced outcomes for our community and the environment.
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MDA calls for government action to protect the Basin from contaminated waste from abandoned mine
The Murray Darling Association is deeply concerned by the risk posed by contaminated waste remaining in storage ponds at the abandoned Texas Silver Mines Pty Ltd site, which could be spilled from the site with as little as 40 millimetres of rain, sending cyanide and other heavy metals into the waters of the Murray Darling Basin, via the Dumaresq River.
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MDA welcomes opportunity to work with new ministry
With the events of the past week likely to bring about changes in the federal cabinet and the minister responsible for the Basin Plan, the Murray Darling Association has affirmed their support for the changes in responsibility for water to move from the Department of Environment to Agriculture.
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1500GL Cap on Commonwealth Water Buybacks Passes into Law
The Murray Darling Association has commended the government in passing legislation to cap on Commonwealth water buybacks at 1500GL.
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2015 National Conference and AGM a great success
The Murray Darling Association held their 71st Annual National Conference in Barooga last week. With attendance numbers over 150, an excellent line-up of presenters and guests ensured that delegates from across the Basin participated in important discussions relating to water and land management and policy.
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Registrations closing soon for National Conference and AGM
The Murray Darling Association’s 2015 National Conference and AGM at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club on September 9 – 11 is almost upon us. Hosts, Berrigan Shire, have provided an impressive venue for the conference and it is set to be an informative, dynamic and entertaining event.
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Murray Darling Association National Conference and AGM - Barooga NSW
Registrations are now open for the 71st National Conference and AGM of the Murray Darling Association, to be held in Barooga, September 9 - 11
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Barham community meeting to discuss the Senate Inquiry into the MDB Plan
The community meeting in Barham yesterday, attended by more than 1000 concerned community members, was a pivotal moment for landholders and communities affected by the implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Media Releases - 2015