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The diversity of the north: Socio-economic profiles of the river basins in the northern Murray-Darling Basin

A report prepared for the Murray-Darling Basin Commission

This paper examines the linkages between water use and socioeconomic outcomes in the northern part of the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) highlighting similarities and differences in economic, social, and resource characteristics among the twelve major river valleys across the region. The results provide a reference document that will inform policy debate and development in areas such as drought response, structural adjustment, climate change, allocation, and groundwater and surface water management.

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