Consultation is open
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is reviewing the Murray–Darling Basin Plan for the first time since it was introduced in 2012.
The review will examine what is working well and what needs to change. The outcomes of the review will be used to the shape future direction for water management in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Have your say
This is a once in a decade opportunity to have your say and help shape a better Basin Plan, built on shared experience.
The MDBA is inviting all members of the public to have their say during the public consultation period, which runs from 5 February to 1 May 2026.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is working with our regional agencies and consulting with the community as we develop a Victorian Government submission on the Basin Plan review.
We encourage all Victorians to have a say. For more information, read our factsheet on the Basin Plan Review and what it means for Victorian communities.
Who can make a submission?
Anyone can make a submission to the MDBA, including individuals, community groups, businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
The MDBA website explains how to prepare and lodge a submission.
Where can I find more information?
To find more information about the review, including how to make a submission, visit: 2026 Basin Plan Review: Have Your Say.
If you would like more information or to hear from us directly, please contact DEECA at vic.basinplan@deeca.vic.gov.au.
Page last updated: 09/02/26