Indigenous member for the MDBA

Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud said he was proud to introduce a Bill to create the role.

 

“I want to see Aboriginal Basin communities involved every step of the way,” Minister Littleproud said.

 

“Water ministers from all Basin states have agreed the board should always have an Aboriginal member. The Bill I introduced will deliver on that commitment.

 

“Water is at the heart of the spiritual and cultural traditions of Basin Indigenous communities.

 

“The Murray-Darling Basin will benefit from the expertise and experience that its Indigenous people bring as the Basin Plan is rolled out.

 

“The creation of this position builds on the Coalition Government’s strong record of involving Indigenous people in the management of Basin’s water.”

 

The new Indigenous position will increase the membership of the Board from six to seven members.

 

Members are nominated and appointed by agreement the Commonwealth and all Basin water ministers.