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Water Amendment (Ending Further Murray-Darling Basin Water Buybacks) Bill 2026
Before Senate, still liveCurrently before the Senate. Last action: second reading moved on 15 Oct 2026.
STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (SENATE)
Summary
Amends the Water Act 2007 to prohibit the Commonwealth from entering into a contract to purchase a permanent or ongoing surface water access entitlement in the Murray-Darling Basin if the purchase would increase the total share of basin surface water resources accessible to the Commonwealth under such entitlements.
Text of Bill
First reading
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