Water policy and programs
Rural Water
Driving Reform in the Basin
The Driving Reform in the Basin program supports Australian Government contributions to the operation and water reform functions of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, including those under the Water Act. It also gives the National Water Commission and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission specific roles and functions under the Water Act.
- Murray Darling Basin Authority
- Water Market and Water Charge rules
- Water Amendment Regulations 2009: draft regulations to enhance the water charge rules - public consultation
The purpose of the water charge rules is to promote efficient water pricing and sustainable use of water resources and water infrastructure in the Murray Darling Basin.
Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure
The Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure program invests in key rural water projects that support sustainable irrigation communities and that save water by upgrading out-dated and leaky irrigation systems.
- Irrigation Modernisation Planning Assistance program
- On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program
- On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency (Pilot Projects) Program
- Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operator Program in NSW
- Menindee Lakes and Aquifer Recharge
- Water Meter Test Facility Upgrading and Accreditation
Restoring the Balance in the Basin (water entitlement buyback)
The goal of Restoring the Balance in the Basin is to acquire water entitlements from willing sellers that represents value for money, and use the water allocated to them for the environment. This water will be used to improve the health of the Basin's rivers, wetlands and floodplains.
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