National Farmers Federation Murray and Murrumbidgee Stakeholder Meeting.
Graeme participated in engagement sessions coordinated by National Farmers Federation (NFF) with Murray and Murrumbidgee Valley stakeholders. Also in attendance, were NSW Farmers representatives and the Interim Inspector General for the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Mick Keelty. NFF also provided a copy of their Murray Darling Basin Policy positions.
Murray Darling Basin Authority peak group briefing
Attended by Rob Massina, the briefing announced that from 1 December 2019, the responsibility for water functions, including the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, will transfer to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development portfolio. The Water Group has been established in the Department and will consist of the National Water Grid Authority and the Murray-Darling Basin Programs Division. Another key point discussed, was the Government’s announcement of the 100GL of water to be available in the Murray for fodder production. Applications opened 9th December.
Water Committee Workshop
Claire Miller facilitated a RGA water committee workshop to inform our positions in the RGA submission to the ACCC water markets inquiry.