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80th National Conference
"The future of Water Security"
Join us in Tamworth, where local, technical, and political leaders will come together to tackle the big issues of the Basin and forge a future for councils, catchments, and communities.
Tamworth is a thriving regional city and is the heart of the New England region. It’s a destination for family fun, outdoor adventure, foodie delights, the arts and heritage, plus so much more!
Renowned for its laid-back lifestyle, incredible landscapes and generous hospitality, Tamworth is where rich heritage meets outdoor adventure, arts and culture complement luxury, and sports intersect action and fun!
The National Conference is an incredible opportunity for our local leaders to come together from across the Murray-Darling Basin to be part of the solution – to join the conversation, to inform future policy, and to engage with leading innovators, scientists, educators, and leaders of our time.
This year the National Conference will be focussing on The future of water security, a pressing issue that has been identified by our Members as a key point of concern with a risk of impacting Basin communities and industries in the years ahead.
Held at the Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall, the conference will feature keynote speakers and panel sessions including industry heads, State and Federal Government Ministers and representatives, as well as scientists and educators presenting on topical issues that affect the Murray-Darling Basin water resources and communities.
2024 Annual General Meeting
Date: 10/7/2024
Venue: Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall
Time: 3:30PM - 4:30PM
The purpose of the MDA is to provide effective representation of local government and communities at state and federal level in the management of Basin resources by exchanging information, facilitating debate, and seeking to influence government policy.
Motions resolved at the AGM form the foundations of the MDA’s leadership and advocacy work for the year and years ahead.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED 30 MAY 2024
GUEST SPEAKERS
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Aqua Watch Mission Lead
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Aqua Watch Mission Team
[VIDEO]
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NSW Minister for Water
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Platinum Sponsor
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Cotton Australia
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Legal Perspective
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Local Member
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Federal Shadow Minister for Water
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Murray-Darling Basin Authority
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Natural Resources Access Regulator
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Waterfind
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National Irrigators Council
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[PRESENTATION]
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Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder
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Inspector-General of Water Compliance
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Platinum Sponsor
[PRESENTATION]
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State Shadow Minister for Water
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Platinum Sponsor
2024 AGM Motions: Correspondence
The MDA has engaged with State and Federal Ministers, as well as Department heads regarding the following Motions:
Scientific Assessment and Investigation
Lake Albert Connector Construction
Provisions to Compensate Local Councils for Lost Rates
Underground Water Storage Strategies
Delivery of the Coorong Infrastructure, Works, and Measures
Basin Plan Water Recovery in the Northern Basin
Green Hydrogen Water Source
Clarification & Detail Required
Factual Details Required on 450GL
Murray River Levels at Peak Tourism Times
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
EXHIBITION BOOTH SPONSORS
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
GOLD SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GALA DINNER SPONSOR
The Murray Darling Association would like to thank the incredible work and support of the Tamworth Regional Council in the preparation and operation of the 2024 National Conference.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at t.phillips@mda.asn.au or (03) 5480 3805.