Water policy and resources
We are committed to enhanced sustainability, efficiency and productivity in the management and use of water resources. Australia faces major challenges in ensuring sustainable water supply in the face of increased climate variability and rising demand for water. In response, the Australian Government provides national leadership in water reform.
In this section
- National Water Initiative
- Murray–Darling Basin water programmes
- Market prices for MDB water entitlements
- Water Matters newsletter
- Inspector-General for Murray–Darling Basin Water Resources
- Murray–Darling Basin Plan
- Commonwealth water purchasing in the MDB
- Urban water policy and reform
- Water quality improvement plans
- National Water Infrastructure Development Fund
- Progress towards environmental needs under Basin Plan
- National Water Quality Management Strategy
- Guidelines for fresh and marine water quality