Terms of Reference

The integrity of the water market in the Murray-Darling Basin, with particular reference to: 

  1. the allegations of theft and corruption in the management of water resources in the Murray-Darling Basin,
  2. the investigation and public disclosure by authorities, including the New South Wales Government and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, of reported breaches within the Murray-Darling Basin, including the Barwon-Darling Water Sharing Plan,
  3. the actions of member states in responding to allegations of corruption and the potential undermining of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan,
  4. the use of Commonwealth-owned environmental water for irrigation purposes, and the impact on Basin communities and the environment,
  5. the operation, expenditure and oversight of the Water for the Environment Special Account, and
  6. any other related matters. 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3511
rrat.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the integrity of the water market in the Murray-Darling Basin.



Past Public Hearings

28 Aug 2018: Sydney
02 Nov 2017: Adelaide
01 Nov 2017: Broken Hill

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Inquiry Status

Submissions Closed

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