ID:
policies-51
Name:
Murray–Darling Basin Plan 2012
Issuing organisation:
Australian Parlimanet
Geographical Scope:
Australia
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
physical states, chemistry, geology, and biology
Type of water:
surface and groundwater
Water management focus:
monitoring, management, simulation,
Parameter change rate assumption:
Quality, flow, level, pressure
Description:
Developed under the Water Act 2007, the Basin Plan provides a coordinated approach to water use across the Murray–Darling Basin's states and territories. It sets sustainable diversion limits to balance environmental, social, and economic needs
Status:
Effective
Effect Date:
22 November 2012
Resource:
https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/policy/mdb-plan
Recommendations:
The Plan recommends reducing water extraction to sustainable levels, restoring over-allocated rivers and wetlands, and improving water quality. It emphasizes adaptive management and regular reviews to respond to new information and changing conditions.
