Office of the President

23 September 2005

The Hon Peter McGauran MP
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

 

 

Dear Minister

In accordance with clause 84(1) of the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement 1992, I submit our annual report and financial statements covering the year ended 30 June 2005 for tabling before the Parliaments of Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, and the Legislative Assembly of the Australian Capital Territory.

The past year has again seen drier than average conditions through the Basin. Ensuring maximum possible water to irrigators and communities yet having regard to the environment has been a major focus of activity.

Initial work has been undertaken in starting the implementation of The Living Murray initiative. While the drought will delay delivery of water it is important that the structures and processes are in place to maximise environmental outcomes, when we do have available water.

I commend the 2004–05 Annual Report to the five Parliaments and the Legislative Assembly, and I look forward to the partner governments' continuing support of the Murray-Darling Basin Initiative.

Yours sincerely

 

Ian Sinclair AC
President

 

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