This paper summarises the key findings from Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) commissioned studies to better understand the risk of shortfalls in the lower Murray system (from the Barmah Choke to the barrages) in plain English. It presents objectives and principles to guide the changes required. It sets out actions to establish a functional delivery framework. It proposes exploring long-term options for restoring delivery capacity in the lower Murray system to understand their effectiveness and what the costs, impacts and beneficiaries will be.
Aboriginal people should be aware that this publication may contain images, names or quotations of deceased persons.