Murray-Darling Basin Authority
The establishment of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority means that for the first time, water planning in the Basin will be undertaken by an independent, expert-based body. The Authority will assume responsibility for the current functions of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission and implementing the decisions made by the new Ministerial Council and the Basin Officials Committee relating to these functions. More about the MDBA
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Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Annual Report 2007–08
The MDBA annual report 2007-08 is now available.
Call for Expressions of Interest - Basin Community Committee
The MDBA is calling for expressions of interest from people interested in being appointed to positions on the new Basin Community Committee.
Expressions of interest close 17 November 2008.
Robert Freeman appointed as Chief Executive
Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator Penny Wong, has announced the appointment of Robert Freeman as chief executive to the new independent Murray-Darling Basin Authority.
The Council of Australian Governments sign intergovernmental agreement
On 3 July 2008 COAG signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Murray-Darling Basin Reform. Under the IGA, governments committed to a new culture and practice of Basin-wide management and planning, through new structures and partnerships.
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