May, Rachel Kelly participated in the NSW Irrigators Council workshop to review and update the NSWIC policy position on Water Property Rights.
Graeme attended the Murray Regional Strategy Group (MRSG) Board meeting where it was agreed that the Group still had an important role to represent the specific interests of stakeholders and members in the Murray Valley. The Board also discussed the various submissions made by MRSG and determined further actions relating to advocacy and engagement on these.
Murray Landcare Collective Meeting hosted by the RGA ECP team Erika and Neil Topics covered included;
• NSW Landcare update from the management team
• Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centres community awareness and education project
May, Rachel Kelly and Claire Miller met with the Water Advisor to the NSW Minister for Water to review key changes sought to the Water Sharing Plans for the Murrumbidgee and NSW Murray.
May,Graeme attended a meeting hosted by NFF with the Trade Minister, The Hon Simon Birmingham who gave an update on trade issues associated with COVid-19 and progress being made with Free Trade Agreements.
Graeme and Belinda attended a meeting with Telstra, one of the RGA’s key sponsor partners who have just renewed their sponsorship for another 2 years.
Telstra has announced a 12 month extension all current sponsorships that are due to expire this year, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic - to help their partners during this challenging time.
The RGA are very appreciative that Telstra has extended this commitment by signing up for another 2 years which provides our member’s access to better information and products to improve their businesses. READ THE FULL TELSTRA ARTICLE
May, Rob presented to Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) mayors on the rice industry and its significant input to local economies.
Graeme attended a special out of session NFF Trade Committee meeting, with a presentation from Professor James Laurenceson, Director of the Australian-China Relations Institute. His topic was Australia’s trade relationship with China. The presentation was followed by a brief Q&A session and a discussion on NFF’s policy stance regarding China.
The Murray Valley Water Sharing Plan Stakeholder representatives met to discuss key amendments to the Water Sharing Plan that would be suggested to the NSW Minister for Water and the Department.