Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Science

Date added: 04/05/2012

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Date updated: 14/05/2012

Expressions of Interest for the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is calling for expressions of interest from the best and brightest minds in the fields of hydrology, ecology, social sciences and economics to serve on its Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Science. Read more ...

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    We have been working closely with communities to develop the draft Basin Plan. These meetings and people's submissions have helped us to develop the revised Basin Plan which will be available on our website and presented to Ministers. Please click here to view some community meeting videos.

  • What's next

    What's next

    Many people have taken the time and effort to respond to the draft Basin Plan and the Authority is appreciative of their contributions. We have received more than 10,000 submissions as at 16th April. Read more...

  • environmentally sustainable level of take

    The proposed "environmentally sustainable level of take"

    Sustainable Diversion Limits will replace the existing cap on water use and are set at both a catchment and Basin-wide scale. This report outlines the methods and modelled outcomes of the Environmentally Sustainable Level of Take process. Read more ...

  • OUR TEN KEY POINTS

    OUR TEN KEY POINTS

    Our vision is for a healthy, working Murray-Darling Basin that supports strong and vibrant communities, resilient industries, including food and fibre production, and a healthy environment. Read more...

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Chair shares the condolences of the Authority

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority expresses its sincere condolences to the family of Wayne O'Mally and the community of Bourke.

Expressions of interest for the Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences

The Hon Craig Knowles, Chair of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority, today announced the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Social, Economic and Environmental Sciences at the Australian Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering Conference.

MDBA Chief Executive's speech to the Practical Responses to Climate Change conference

Over the past months there have been criticisms that the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan does not take climate change into account. In a speech to the 'Practical Responses to Climate Change' conference Rhondda Dickson, Chief Executive, Murray Darling Basin Authority explains why this is not the case.

MDBA Chair Craig Knowles' speech to the Farm Writers' Association of NSW

In his most recent speech, MDBA Chair Craig Knowles encouraged governments to provide the leadership needed to progress major water reform. Mr Knowles also outlined three key assertions in developing the Basin Plan.

Final steps in Mildura Weir removal delayed until after Easter

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority and Goulburn-Murray Water advised today that the final steps in removing the Mildura Weir have been delayed until 10 April 2012.