Issue 2005 November 05
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VICTORIA: Water bill spells disaster for farmers
Victoria’s state Environment Minister may soon have the power to alter farmers’ water entitlements, reports Pat Byrne.A water bill before the Victorian parliament will diminish farmers’ water security, leave farm values uncertain and so make bank assessments for farm-lending more difficult.The bill will give authority over all Victoria’s water resources to the Environment Minister of the day, with no requirement for the minister…

