Murray-Darling Basin Authority

With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

Our most important work is to:

• prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
• operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
• measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
• supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
• advise the Australian Government Minister for Water Resources on the accreditation of state water resource plans
• provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
• engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.

Additional Info