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'Crap deal': Marshall denies selling SA down the river

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent

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The South Australian government has denied it has sold water too cheaply or been promised extra sweeteners down the track after agreeing to give up 100 billion litres of water from the Murray River to  help drought-ravaged eastern states' farmers.

The Greens will push for a Senate inquiry to scrutinise the agreement, with South Australian Sarah Hanson-Young labelling it a "crap deal" for the state.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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