Murray–Darling Chairman announces plan to end at term Murray–Darling Basin Authority chairman Craig Knowles has advised he will finish in the role when his four-year term expires in January 2015. Federal Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Senator Simon Birmingham, said that Mr Knowles had played an extremely valuable role in working towards a balanced and consultative approach in the development of the Basin Plan. Craig was appointed to take on a difficult task at a time of great disparity about what the Basin Plan should look like and considerable uncertainty about the ability to even achieve an agreed Basin Plan, Senator Birmingham said. Over his four years as Chair, Craig has placed a great emphasis on involving local communities and stakeholders in, firstly, the development of the Basin Plan and, subsequently, its implementation. Craigs approach to working with stakeholders, communities and Basin Governments ensured a plan that included a range of opportunities and options for governments to consider, build on, adapt and finally reach consensus. I am grateful to Craig for his advice, leadership and hard work, as all Australians should be grateful for his role in achieving historic reforms to secure sustainable management of our greatest river system. I thank Craig for his outstanding work and personal commitment as Chair, for his leadership of the MDBA and for his commitment to the wellbeing of the Basin and Basin communities,” said Senator Birmingham. Mr Knowles said he had enjoyed his time in the role and felt he had achieved what he had set out to do. Read the full media release ow.ly/CM4pc
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:56:09 +0000
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