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The government's Murray-Darling bill is a step forward, but still not enough

  • Written by Celine Steinfeld, Director, Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists & Adjunct Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
The government's Murray-Darling bill is a step forward, but still not enoughPhilip Schubert, Shutterstock

This week, the Senate is debating changes to Australia’s most important water laws. These changes seek to rescue the ailing A$13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan to improve the health of our nation’s largest river system.

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