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AUSTRALIA WATER RESOURCES ALLOCATION OECD 2015 1 AUSTRALIA Overview and highlights In AUSTRALIA , water resources allocation regimes vary significantly depending on the particular state or territory, the environmental conditions and water management capacities. The Murray-Darling Basin is a good example of an extremely variable river system that is prone to periodic drought and flood events. Key characteristics of the prevailing allocation regime in the Murray-Darling Basin include: A Basin Plan1 that sets sustainable diversion limits and includes an environmental watering plan, a water quality and salinity management plan, and water quality targets, which influence environmental flows and guide water resources management.

Key characteristics of the prevailing allocation regime in the Murray-Darling Basin include: • 1A Basin Plan that sets sustainable diversion limits and includes an environmental watering plan, a water quality and salinity

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