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Murray River irrigator fined $131k for pumping water from river while account was in deficit – ABC News
Country lawyer Brian Vance O’Haire admitted taking water he was not entitled to so he could keep his vines alive, but tried to blame the regulator for his offending….
A country solicitor has been fined more than $130,000 for repeatedly pumping water from the Murray River onto his irrigation property when he was not authorised to do so.
Key points:
- Brian Vance O’Haire pleaded guilty to eight counts of taking water in contravention of the Water Management Act
- He was charged with taking 1,378 megalitres while his account was in deficit between 2016 and 2018
- Justice Rachel Pepper found he lacked remorse and was a moderate risk of reoffending
The offences took place…
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