South Australian Liberal MPs revolt against Nationals’ stance on Murray-Darling Basin plan │The Australian

By Jess Malcolm South Australian moderate MPs are pushing back against the ­Nationals’ refusal to back 450 gigalitres of environmental water to be delivered under the Murray Darling Basin Plan, paving...

South Australia's Green Hydrogen credentials questioned │The Advertiser

By Miles KempSouth Australia has been told it will not be allowed any additional water from the River Murray to produce Hydrogen at Whyalla. The State Government revealed for the...

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Ongoing environmental impacts of South Australian floods

I question the MDBA and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the ongoing environmental impacts of the 2022/23 South Australian floods.

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: South Australian Hydrogen project water usage

I question the MDBA and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water on the South Australian Labor Government's plan to use River Murray water for hydrogen generation.

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Goolwa River Research Hub

I question the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water on the progress of establishing a River Research Institute in the town of Goolwa.

Senate Estimates May 26, 2023: Murray Darling Basin Authority's contractual arrangements with PwC

I question the Murray Darling Basin Authority regarding their contractual arrangements with PwC.

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: South Australian flow monitoring issues

I question the MDBA on issues pertaining to inaccurate water flow measurements taken in South Australia during flooding events.

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Inspector-General of Water Compliance's first annual report

I query Inspector-General for Water Compliance the Hon Troy Grant on the development of the office, following the publication of its first annual report.

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Lake Bonney salinity and SA water quality

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of salinity levels in Lake Bonney, following recent flooding in South Australia.

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Environmental impacts of South Australia floods PART 2

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of recent flooding in South Australia.

Senate Estimates February 17, 2023: Environmental impacts of South Australia floods PART 1

I question Andrew McConville, Chief Executive MDBA and Simon Banks, Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder on the impacts of recent flooding in South Australia.

Senate Estimates November 11, 2022: Floodplain Harvesting

In Senate Estimates I query Murray Darling Basin Authority representatives on floodplain harvesting regulation and its impacts on the Murray Darling system.

Senate Estimates: November 11, 2022: South Australia's appointment of a River Commissioner

In Senate Estimates I query what the South Australian River Commissioner has achieved following his appointment by the State Labor Government.

Senate Estimates November 11, 2022: River Murray flows to South Australia

In Senate Estimates, Murray Darling Basin Authority Chief Executive Andrew McConvill and Executive Director River Management Andrew Reynolds confirmed to me that flows into South Australia are set to reach...

Water research hub committed to Goolwa │The Southern Argus

The prosperity of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth communities will be strengthened following the Federal Government’s commitment to invest in a water research hub managed by the Goyder...

$8m Goyder Research Hub Puts Goolwa Centre Stage│The Fleurieu Sun

By Michael Simmons  A new water research hub will harness First Nations and community input and improve scientific knowledge to better manage the internationally significant Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray...

Senator McLachlan welcomes $8 million River Institute investment for Goolwa│Media Release

Senator for South Australia Andrew McLachlan CSC has welcomed today’s announcement that Labor will move forward with the former Coalition Government’s plan to develop an $8 million River Murray Research...

Water promised for river │ The Times, Victor Harbor

By MICHAEL SIMMONS The arguing of water flows in the Murray Darling Basin (MDB) continues with Federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese promising to deliver 450 gigalitres (GL) if elected on...

Senate Estimates February 18, 2022: Fighting for the River Murray

During Senate Estimates, I question the Murray Darling Basin Authority on controversial floodplain harvesting regulations introduced by the NSW Government and their potential impacts on South Australia.

Healthy Rivers Program delivers for Mayo communities

MEDIA RELEASE Healthy Rivers Program delivers for communities in Mayo THE HON KEITH PITT MP Minister for Resources and Water Member for Hinkler SENATOR ANDREW MCLACHLAN CSC ­­Senator for South...

Fighting for the full delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

I spoke on the Water Legislation Amendment (Inspector-General of Water Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021 which supports the successful delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The River Murray is a unifying cause for...

SA politicians stand united on Basin wreckers | The Advertiser

Article by Claire Bickers | The Advertiser

Fight for a healthier basin must continue | Border Mail

Budget Estimates 2021: Protecting our River Murray

I came to Canberra this week with one thing in mind: to make sure South Australia gets what the Murray-Darling Basin Plan says we deserve. 

Budget Estimates: Murray-Darling Basin Plan

The health of our river is a unifying cause for South Australians. This is why it is integral that transparency mechanisms are in place to hold our upstream State's accountable...