Water buyouts to begin
Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek will wade into the water market to buy up to 450 gigalitres, bypassing socio-economic tests.
Water
Calls to block basin buyouts
Irrigators are demanding to know what action Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing will take to stop federal water buyouts.
Victorian water theft penalties fall short
Analysis of Victoria’s water theft laws has revealed a pattern of low penalties and continued illegal take. See the difference between fines and value of stolen water.
New water trade rules carry six-figure warning
A draft Water Market Reform Bill paves the way for a new code of conduct and imposes hefty penalties for insider trading.
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NSW water rights tripled
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How NSW plans to revive Murray Darling Basin
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‘A dangerous precedent’: goFARM’s water bid blocked
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Battle for Barmah choke flows
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MDBA loses appeal
Riverina irrigators have won the right to fight their damages claim against the MDBA on a level playing field.
Safety guidelines needed for algae toxin
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