Irrigators keen to harvest water stuck in a legal no-man s land as flood passes them by
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DecDecember 2020 at 8:10pm
Floodwater is on its way to farmland in north-west NSW, but irrigators aren t sure if they can take it.
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Irrigators in north-west New South Wales may not be able to touch floodwaters passing their gate, due to confusion about their legal entitlement.
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Irrigators are uncertain if they can harvest the flood plain water legally
The water regulator has warned irrigators to seek counsel
With no new regulations in place, and floodwater on the way after recent rain, irrigators are asking, Can I take the water?
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NRAR welcomes first Indigenous board member
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) board welcomes Phil Duncan, a Gomeroi man with more than 38 years’ experience working with Indigenous people, communities and government.
NRAR Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) Grant Barnes said Mr Duncan would complement the experience of the existing board and ensure efficient decision-making processes.
“We are humbled to welcome Mr Duncan. With the board’s existing experience in law, natural resources management, compliance and regulation, Mr Duncan’s experience in water management and his deep connection to Australia’s Indigenous community will bring a crucial new perspective,” Mr Barnes said.