Murray-Darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023
Call for submissions issued
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What is an inquiry?
- Why the inquiry?
- Call for submissions
- Interim report
- Final report
What we’ve been asked to look at
Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Commission is required to undertake an inquiry every five years into the effectiveness of the implementation of the Basin Plan and water resource plans. This is the second such inquiry conducted by the Commission – the previous assessment was conducted in 2018.
We invite you to subscribe to this inquiry to be notified of further developments.
Read the Terms of ReferenceCall for submissions and comments
The Commission issued a call for submissions and comments on 17 May 2023.
Participants are encouraged to provide evidence to support their views, including data and specific examples where possible.
Initial submissions are due by Monday 31 July 2023.
Interim report release
The Commission will seek further information and feedback following the expected release of an interim report at a time to be advised.
Final report to Government and release
The final inquiry report is to be handed to the Australian Government by 19 December 2023.
The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the process.
Under the Productivity Commission Act 1998, the Government is required to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt.
Public forums
The Commission is holding public forums during June and July 2023 to inform its inquiry. These forums give members of the community a chance to share their views on the implementation of the Basin Plan over the past five years and how it might be improved.
6 June - Shepparton
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Parklake Hotel, 481 Wyndham Street
7 June - Echuca
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Quest Echuca, 25-29 Heygarth Street
8 June - Deniliquin
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Deniliquin RSL Club, 72 End Street
26 June - Mildura
Time and venue to be advised.
27 June - Renmark
Time and venue to be advised.
27 June - Griffith
Time and venue to be advised.
28 June - Hay
Time and venue to be advised.
29 June - Leeton
Time and venue to be advised.
29 June - Goolwa
Time and venue to be advised.
- 18-19 July: Menindee via Broken Hill
- 18-20 July: Dubbo - Warren – Bourke
- 24-27 July: Moree – Goondiwindi – St George – Dirranbandi
Times and venues to be advised.
Subscribe for updates on these public forums and the Implementation Review.
Inquiry timeline
Dates will be added when known.
Who is the Commissioner?

Commissioner
Who to contact
Pragya Giri
Ph: 02 6240 3250
Email: basin.plan.2023@pc.gov.au
Free call: 1800 020 083
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