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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Profs Sarah Wheeler | Jeff Connor | Quentin Grafton | Lin Crase and John Quiggin (PDF - 527k)

Submission 40 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


Blackwell B, McFarlane J, Stayner R. (2016) Final Review Report for the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) An Independent Review of the Social and Economic Modelling Inputs to the Northern Basin ... For each job created from upgrades, the money spent

Date received: 19 Apr 2018

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (PDF - 935k)

Submission 81 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


The Water Act also requires two independent reviews of the WESA to be completed by 30 September 2019 and by 30 September 2021 respectively. ... On the basis of the findings of the independent EY analysis and the Water Act’s inbuilt review requirements

Date received: 7 May 2018

National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) (PDF - 403k)

Submission 62 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


our regions. It would see huge regional job losses and business closures, and would. ... regional communities, jobs and businesses which have already done the heavy lifting in.

Date received: 31 Jul 2023

Environment Victoria (PDF - 184k)

Submission 99 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


are outlining a new pathway to deliver on outstanding objectives and the MDBA is beginning to focus on the 2026 Review. ... Commissioned by the Panel for the Independent Assessment of Social and Economic Conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Date received: 14 Aug 2023

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) (PDF - 1660k)

Submission 58 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


drought, disease, pandemic) could result in major job losses, industry viability or national food security issues. ... losing 230 jobs out of a total of 600 in the last 18 months.12.

Date received: 30 Jul 2023

NSW Farmers' Association (PDF - 386k)

Submission 60 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


o to enable an assessment of progress in meeting the Plan's objectives and outcomes under the next scheduled review of the Basin Plan in 2026. ... At the same time, distribution of mains electricity to regional, “ends of network”customers is

Date received: 20 Apr 2018

National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) (PDF - 665k)

Submission 130 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


Submission to Productivity Commission Interim Report into Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Implementation Review. ... DATA AND EXPERT ADVICE PROVIDED TO THIS REVIEW INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO THE FEBRUARY-MARCH 2023 FISH DEATHS IN THE DARLING-BAAKA RIVER,

Date received: 22 Nov 2023

Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association (GVIA) (PDF - 357k)

Submission 89 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


Submission to the Productivity. Commission on:. Five-year Implementation Review into the Murray Darling Basin Plan. ... Allowing the commission, the opportunity to be an independent umpire for the Government agencies.

Date received: 15 Aug 2023

Cotton Australia Ltd (PDF - 256k)

Submission 68 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Implementation Review 2023 View full list


The Department should appoint an independent panel to provide advice throughout the gateway review. ... Account review the benefits, costs and impacts of pursuing the enhanced environmental outcomes in.

Date received: 28 Jul 2023

Murray Valley Private Diverters (MVPD) (PDF - 551k)

Submission 69 for Murray-darling Basin Plan: Five-year Assessment View full list


Irrigated Production impacts:. • $120 million lost in irrigated production • 471 jobs lost in irrigation. ... Regional Impacts:. • $360 million lost in regional processing • 500 jobs lost in regional economy.

Date received: 27 Apr 2018