This report builds on a series of annual reports on waterbirds in the Coorong and Lower Lakes. Substantial parts of previous annually-produced reports are reiterated so that relevant background and historical perspectives, as well as details of methods and monitoring targets, are provided within this report, reducing the need to revisit previous reports for those details. The discussions in these annual reports largely focus on waterbird-related matters that have arisen from the current year’s monitoring outcomes. Previous reports, therefore, should be consulted for the summary findings and discussion specific for earlier years.