Summary:
- The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists has released a report stating that the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is failing to improve the health of the river system, despite billions of dollars spent on water recovery and infrastructure.
- The report found that the plan has not achieved its objectives of restoring the basin's environmental health, and that the river system continues to decline due to factors such as climate change, overallocation of water, and poor water management.
- The report calls for a major overhaul of the plan, including setting new environmental targets, improving water management, and addressing the impacts of climate change on the basin's water resources.