Region at risk?: Industry figures, Federal MP warn against re-introduction of buybacks

THE risks presented to the Riverland by water buybacks were hammered home by a gaggle of visiting Coalition politicians in Renmark yesterday afternoon. Barker MP Tony Pasin was joined by high-profile Nationals Senator Matt Canavan – and others –...

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by Hugh Schuitemaker
Region at risk?: Industry figures, Federal MP warn against re-introduction of buybacks
Coalition MPs and senators, plus local stakeholders, gathered at the Renmark Hotel yesterday for a community meeting concerning the proposed changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Among the gathering were, back (from left): Queensland Senator Matt Canavan and local grower Ben Haslett. Front: Mallee MP Dr Anne Webster, Central Irrigation Trust CEO Greg McCarron, opposition spokesperson for water Senator Perin Davey, Barker MP Tony Pasin, Grey MP Rowan Ramsey, SA Senator Andrew McLachlan and SA MLC Nicola Centofanti. PHOTO: Alexandra Bull

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