Water for the Future

Policy and programs

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.

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.

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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