We are an independent statutory agency in the Australian Government. We are responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole. We work with Basin states, industries and communities to manage the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources.
We are working towards a resilient Murray–Darling Basin whose rivers function through the extremes of our changing climate, and whose communities are ready for their future.
We are committed to taking a whole-of-Basin view to ensure all social, economic, environmental and cultural perspectives are considered as we protect our rivers for generations.
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.
Support, 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.
Last updated: 23 May 2024
