The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has extended the closing date for public exhibition for a number of water sharing plans.

This includes the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River Water Source, the Lachlan Unregulated River Water Source, and the Murrumbidgee Unregulated River Water Source plans.

The closing date is now 11.59pm AEDT on Friday January 10, 2025.

Water sharing plans establish the rules for water management, including the limit of the total volume of water that can be extracted from water sources.

Water sharing plans are subject to review every 10 years under the Water Management Act 2000.

The department says public exhibition period provides opportunities for water users, community members and other interested parties to learn more about proposed changes in the draft plan, and to make submissions and comment on the draft. "Feedback and issues raised during the public exhibition phase will be considered when finalising the plan."

You can view the Water Sharing Plans HERE.