What these regulations cover
The federal government registered the Water Amendment (Murray-Darling Basin Agreement - River Murray Increased Flows and Other Measures) Regulations 2026 on 4 September 2026. The regulations amend the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement rules and are listed as in force.
The regulations are administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and make changes under the Water Act 2007.
What the regulations address
The regulations cover three areas as described in their title:
- River Murray increased flows
- South Australia's storage rights
- Additional changes to Schedule D of the Water Act 2007
The source document does not specify the exact commencement date beyond the registration date of 4 September 2026, and does not detail the specific obligations or changes introduced by each of these areas.
Where to find the full text
The full regulation text is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01158.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water administers these regulations. The source does not provide a contact number or email address for the department.
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