Water Quality - the sleeping issue in the Murray-Darling Basin? - Australian Water School
28/07/2025

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Water Quality – the sleeping issue in the Murray-Darling Basin?

From obscurity to crisis, water quality only catches attention when a dramatic event occurs. Learn why this should not be the case.

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With literally thousands of chemicals in everyday use, many of which find their way into water and have different effects on humans and various other biota, water quality poses risks to human and ecological health, among other impacts.

One Basin CRC has been developing a discussion paper setting out key issues in water quality within MDB.
- What is known about water quality in the MDB?
- What are the key gaps in knowledge?
- Are we addressing water quality issues effectively?
- Where should the research focus be in the next 5-10 years to address some of the emerging threats?

Register now to find out more about these issues and query our panel on what they see as the critical issues.

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Panel Members

Matt Landos

Future Fisheries Veterinary Service | University of Queensland

Matt is the Director at Future Fisheries Veterinary Service and Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland, with an extensive history of working in food production—specifically in cattle ... Read more
Matt Landos

Nyssa Henry

Truii Pty Ltd

Nyssa has over two decades of experience in catchment management and water quality science, and has extensive networks across the Reef sector and government.  As the Chief Scientist with the Office o... Read more
Nyssa Henry

Andrew Western

University of Melbourne

Andrew Western is Chair of Hydrology and Water Resources at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT), University of Melbourne. He works in catchment science with a strong interest ... Read more
Andrew Western

Jason Wilson

Traditional Owner from the Northern Basin

Engagement Officer at Commonwealth Environmental Water Office Read more
Jason Wilson

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