The Nationals' Murray-Basin play puts issue back on table

Andrew Miller
June 28 2021 - 8:00pm
Speak Up deputy chair Lloyd Polkinghorne demonstrates erosion along the Murray River banks. He says it's frustrating the Nationals only appeared to be speaking about the failings of the Basin Plan once a federal election is on the horizon.
Speak Up deputy chair Lloyd Polkinghorne demonstrates erosion along the Murray River banks. He says it's frustrating the Nationals only appeared to be speaking about the failings of the Basin Plan once a federal election is on the horizon.

The federal National Party's failed attempts to change the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have been applauded by long-term opponents of the project, who say it puts it back in the spotlight.

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Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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