General
Water ministers at odds over best way to progress Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Victoria has accused the Federal Government of riding roughshod over the states, saying it has “scuttled” the will of water ministers as New South Wales pleads for a rethink on the future of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Key points:
- Victoria and New South Wales are calling for a progress report on Murray-Darling Basin Plan
- The Federal Water Minister says the proposal has been blocked for good reasons
- Major reports have highlighted delays in the implementation of the plan
A meeting between state water ministers on Friday, NSW and Victoria called for a review of the basin plan to be provided by 2022.
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