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AUSTRALIA - OECD.org
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.
Physical features of the water resource The water resource is defined by the catchment areas of the Murray and Darling rivers and their many tributaries.
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