Russell James

Russell James joined the MDBA in 2011 and his division is focused on implementing the Basin Plan. Before joining the MDBA Russell was a major contributor to the design of the Australian Government's water reforms, including the $10 billion National Plan for Water Security, and the Water Act 2007.

Russell has worked on a range of natural resource reforms through his career including the National Water Initiative, the National Action Plan on Salinity and Water Quality, reform of the Commonwealth fishing industry and native vegetation management. He began his career in the private forestry sector, working in both Tasmania and New South Wales.