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Water users working together for our Basin's Future!
Join us in Shepparton VIC for the 2026 National Conference, 24-27 Aug.
Unite the Basin's voices, develop practical solutions for thriving communities, sustainable productivity & a healthy ecosystem.
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The MDA is part of a One Basin CRC sponsored webinar today at 1:00PM, Wed 1 July 2026
From Consultation to Capability - the 'How' of Local Empowerment in Water Decision-making
Register:
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MDBA What We Heard Report released.
Primary themes: Water for the Environment, Climate Change, Initial SDL assessments, Native Fish, & Water Quality.
Advocacy doesn't end with this report! Join us in Shepparton 24-27/8/26 to unite the voice of the Basin!
mda.asn.au/events/2026natcon
MDA National Conference 2026
Working together for our Basin's Future!
✔ Connect
✔ Collaborate
✔ Influence
24–27 August 2026, Shepparton VIC
Register now at: mda.asn.au/events/2026natcon Early Bird ends 30 June 2026
Have a say on the Basin's future 24-27/8/26
Discuss critical issues including:
The Basin Plan Review, Carp Management & Water Quality, Water Security for everyone, SDLAM Reconciliation & Constraints, Integrated Catchment Management, Basin Socio-Economics
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Basin Plan Review: Basin Authority received OVER 2,400 submissions raising concerns about the future of the Basin & its communities.
The MDA continues to ensure that the future of the Basin Plan reflects a socio-economic-environmental balance.
MORE: mdba.gov.au/news-and-events/…
Its your future!
Have a say on the Basin's future, 24 AUG - 27 AUG 2026
Join water policy leaders, scientists, communities & governments from across the Basin in Shepparton VIC For the Murray Darling Association's National Conference!
REGISTER NOW: mda.asn.au/events/2026natcon
DailyTelegraph Interview
MDA President spoke on water purchasing in their hometown of Griffith, NSW
Snapshot: Water buybacks had decimated economic productivity in Riverina Region. Australias agricultural sector was facing an existential crisis.
Article
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Join us in Shepparton, VIC 24-27/8/26
Our National Conference will bring a strong focus on opportunities & solutions raised in the 700+ submissions ensuring water quality/security & the underlying socio-economic-environmental balance in the Basin Plan.
mda.asn.au/events/2026natcon
"Carp is not a local issue - its one of the most pervasive, Basin-wide environmental threats we face." - Cr Chris Roylance, Region 10 Chair.
The MDA spoke at the Murray-Darling Carp Action Summit on the role of Local Government role on Carp management.
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MDA National President to speak at the Inland growth Summit 22 - 23 APR 26, bringing a focus on community participation in policy decision-making, better coordination between government tiers & holistic management of water in the Basin!
Working together for our Basin's future!
This week, The MDA met with Basin authorities, the Federal Minister for Environment and Water, Hon Murray Watt, Association members and government representatives to discuss the Basin's water security in Shepparton, Echuca, and Albury!
Working together for our Basin's future!
Representation of Basin communities & national level advocacy, is particularly important during what is being considered by many as the most pivotal time in the Basin’s recent history with the Basin Plan review underway.
Reach out to your Regional Chair! mda.asn.au/the-board
The Murray Darling Association is organising meetings with Councils, stakeholders & Murray-Darling Basin Authority representatives and Regional Engagement Officers to discuss & prepare for, the Basin Plan Review.
Reach out to your Regional Chair for more! mda.asn.au/the-board
The Murray Darling Association is organising meetings with MDA Regions and MDBA representatives and Regional Engagement Officers to discuss, and prepare for, the Basin Plan Review.
Would you like to know more? Reach out to your Regional Chair! mda.asn.au/the-board
Representation of Basin communities, advocacy at a national level, is particularly important during what is being considered by many as the most pivotal time in the Basin’s history, with the Basin Plan review underway.
Want to know more? Reach out! mda.asn.au/the-board
The MDBA sets in motion 12week period to influence the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, 5/2-1/5/26
The MDA is engaging with Government, Industry & Stakeholders to present a united voice on Basin issues.
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The MDBA released its Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper, setting in motion a 12-week submission period, 5 Feb to 5:00PM 1 May 2026.
The MDA is engaging with Local Government, Industry, & Stakeholder groups to present a united voice for the Basin.
More: mdba.gov.au/publications-and…