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Independent review commences into MDBA constraints modelling

4 October 2019

An independent review of the MDBA modelling of constraints has commenced following the appointment of an expert panel based on terms of reference by the Victorian and NSW water ministers.

Public consultations being held to help communities conserve their water supplies

21 May 2019

Given the drought is intensifying across the state, the NSW Government continues to implement drought management measures in consultation with communities.

Water Regulator shepherds environmental water flows in state’s north

10 May 2019

The Water Regulator is continuing to shepherd environmental water flows released from the northern Murray-Darling Basin.

Response to ABC 4 Corners inquiry

20 July 2017

The Murray Darling Basin (MDB) is Australia's most important agricultural region and produces one-third of the country's food supply. As with other complex river systems around the world, there are a wide variety of competing uses for a variable and