Nationals call for better basin outcomes
Nationals Senators have condemned Labor for its blatant snub of Murray-Darling Basin communities in an attempt to win the favour of Adelaide Greens voters.
Improving transparency in water management
The NSW Nationals in the state government are seeking feedback about what information the communities in NSW need to improve access and public confidence in the water market.
Don’t forget to look at the outcomes, says Senator
NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey spent years working in water policy before entering Parliament. Here she writes about why it’s important to look at real-world results, not just numbers on a page, when it comes to water. In any other world 97 per cent would be a high distinction. It is a sad indictment of…
North Coast Nationals work for region’s water future
It is an important chance for residents, farmers, businesses, and councils to have their say on how water infrastructure is designed and managed in the future.
Shooters stunt exposes farmers to fines
Farmers are facing fines and jail time after a Shooters-Labor vote in the Upper House stripped legal protections.
Nats in government delivering water pipeline
Future-proofing Dubbo’s water supply will be greatly improved with vital groundwater expansion works ramping up thanks to the NSW Nationals in government.
NSW Nationals committed to building more dams
The NSW Nationals in both state and federal governments are demonstrating their commitment to the regions by investing more funding toward much-needed dams.
Shooters MP folds and backs Nats after community outcry
A Shooters MP has flip-flopped on publishing water user’s private information online following an outcry from her community…
Water market needs real reform, not empty politics
NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey is based in Deniliquin in the NSW Murray Irrigation Districts and was formerly a water policy adviser in the irrigation industry. Yenda irrigator Chris Morsehead hit the nail on the head when he said of the ACCC report into water markets; “there’s no smoking gun, there’s no silver bullet.” The…
Pavey slams Shooters-Labor-Greens alliance
The Shooters, Greens and Labor Party have voted to block greater transparency in the NSW water market in a disgraceful display of political games last night in the NSW Upper House. NSW Nationals Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said their decision to vote down the NSW Nationals’ Water Transparency and Accountability Bill…