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title: SA Sundowner October 2024 - Water Markets and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
description: The SA YWP are excited to invite you to their first 2024 SA Sundowner event, returning to Electra House, for after-work drinks, with guest speaker Corri Baker from KBR, informal networking and discussion to be held on Thursday 15th August 2024 from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
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# [SA Sundowner October 2024 - Water Markets and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/sa-sundowner-2024-oct)

 Written by [Mark Jones](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/author/mark-jones) | Sep 17, 2024 10:03:34 AM

The Young Water Professionals of the SA AWA Branch are excited to invite you to their fifth 2024 SA Sundowner event, returning to Electra House, to Meet the YWP Committee over an informal knowledge sharing discussion, and Networking over after-work drinks on Thursday 24th October 2024 from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.

 

Topic – Water Markets and the Murray-Darling Basin Plan

 

In this session, Ben will explain one of Australia's most ambitious agreements, the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. He will discuss its objectives, implementation, and the impact of recent Commonwealth legislative changes on water markets. Ben will explain how these legislative and policy developments play out in water markets and what challenges (and opportunities) this presents for irrigators and regional communities.

Speaker:

Ben Williams, Principal Consultant, Water Lead at Aither (a Ricardo company).

Ben is a leading expert on Australian water markets, bringing extensive knowledge of its intricacies and operations. Through his extensive industry experience, Ben provides a valuable perspective on the complexities of water markets in Australia and guides individuals on how they can effectively engage with and benefit from these evolving markets.

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Sundowner events are open to anyone with an interest in the water industry, and present an opportunity to meet with other professionals, regardless of experience levels. This is a free event where you can grab your drink(s) of choice, however, please register your attendance. Looking forward to seeing you there!

**Event Details  
**When: Thursday 24th October 2024  
Venue: PMQ Electra House Hotel, 131 King William St. Adelaide  
Time: 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start. Event concludes at 6:30pm  
What: Drinks over the bar and light meals available for purchase

**We rea****lly look fo****rward to seeing you in person!**

 

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