Dr Emma Carmody appointed Commissioner for the River Murray – South Australia

Restore Blue's Dr Emma Carmody has been appointed as the new Commissioner for the River Murray – South Australia. The role, established by the Malinauskas Labor Government, is central to protecting South Australia's interests in the ongoing management of the Murray-Darling Basin.

Dr Carmody was appointed following a long career advising a diverse range of clients including community groups, First Nations peoples and floodplain graziers about water law and policy in the Murray-Darling Basin, and advocating for the system’s sustainable management.

Dr Carmody steps into the role at a critical moment, as national attention turns to upcoming statutory reviews of the Basin Plan and the Water Act 2007 (Cth).

You can read more about Emma’s appointment here and here.

Restore Blue's Dr Emma Carmody (centre right) at the Mouth of the Murray with Ray Rootsey (eft) and Julie Jones (right) from River Lakes and Coorong Action Group, and Professor Sarah Wheeler (Flinders University),