Fresh calls for inquiry into Murray-Darling Basin plan

Huge sums of money are being wasted with no guarantee more water is reaching the environment, former commissioner warns

There are renewed calls for an independent commission of inquiry into the management of water flows in the Murray-Darling Basin with scientists warning billions have been spent without any guarantee more water is reaching the environment.

Richard Beasley SC, who was the counsel assisting the South Australian Murray-Darling royal commission, says there needs to be a national commission of inquiry established with a remit to conduct a "full independent audit" of water-saving schemes.