Australia is a country known for its diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and vast stretches of arid land. Water scarcity has always been a critical issue in the land down under, but in recent years, the Australian government’s water policy has come under scrutiny and criticism from various quarters. This blog post aims to shed light on the reasons why many experts, environmentalists, and concerned citizens believe that the Australian government’s water policy is fundamentally flawed.
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Roy Hill Dam Project
Gina Rinehart’s $10 billion Roy Hill mine in Karratha WA is Australia’s largest iron ore ...
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‘Dam-avoidance’ has penetrated practically every level of Australian Government. No big new water storage’s have been built for years. Since 1990, the population of Australia has expanded almost 50 percent – however there has been pathetic 3 percent increase in dam storage. Despite the drought, we know that there always be significant rain events, and …
States should ‘raise their fingers and do a little bit with us’ says Federal Water Minister David Littleproud New South Wales “has actually done a great deal of heavy lifting however other states have not” he said Littleproud has warned it will take a minimum of two years for farmers to recoup their losses …
The Federal Minister in charge of Water Resources David Littleproud has family links to the $20 million Murray-Darling dam water fraud – which has led to Police filing charges in Queensland. David Littleproud’s relative, John Norman, is the kingpin of the alleged $20 million fraud and was charged in August 2018 after the cops raided …
Get 25% of your dam investment refunded through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. This program aims to provide funding for primary producers for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of on-farm water infrastructure that addresses animal welfare needs and improves resilience to drought. The rebate is 25% …