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10/11/2025

Murray Darling Basin Authority

Regulator function

Providing a Basin-wide framework for water management (Basin Plan), including accreditation of Water Resource Plans and Sustainable Diversion Limits.

Legislation
  • Water Act 2007
  • Basin Plan 2012
Regulated community
  • Basin governments
  • Environmental Water Holders
  • Murray-Darling Basin water users
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Internal to department / external
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
22 January 2025
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