Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, today announced the chair of the new Modernising Murray River Systems technical panel, a measure included in the Murray–Darling Basin Communities Investment Package 2022.

Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, today announced a new leader for the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) – Mr Andrew McConville.

Minister for Resources and Water, Keith Pitt, today announced the reappointment of Professor Stuart Bunn for a second term and the new appointment of Dr Jane Doolan to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (Authority). 

As part of our plan for a stronger future, the Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the long-term future of the nation’s water, resources and energy sector, which is forecast to contribute a record $379 billion in exports this financial year.

The Australian Government has provided Queensland with an initial payment of $661,000 to protect native fish populations and flow benefits onto communities along the rivers of the northern Murray–Darling Basin.