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The Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s information session at Griffith’s Yogali Club on Thursday 14 October captured the interest of Australia, leading the news and provoking the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into socioeconomic effects of the proposed Plan that were not previously acknowledged.

“These are successful outcomes,” agrees David Laugher, General Manager of Leeton Shire Council. “However they are only steps in what will be a lengthy campaign to ensure the livelihoods of people in the Murray-Darling Basin, exports and the food and fibre security of Australia are considered.

“This debate will be a long haul and, while we’ve turned it on its head, we need to maintain the momentum now the politicians are listening. Locals can contribute by attending this information session and ensuring their displeasure is heard on this threat which has the potential to undermine the region.

“Leeton Shire Council is working with many other organisations and communities to ensure an effective voice for the entire Basin, which stretches from Queensland to Victoria and South Australia. We’re continuing to participate in the Water Summit, as well as a stakeholder group for the Murray and Murrumbidgee regions, which will be heading to Canberra in coming weeks to pursue the message directly.

“You can pursue this message too and most immediately you should write a submission to the parlimentary inquiries to be held next year.”

Wednesday 15 December is the closing date for written submissions to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural Affairs and Transport inquiry into the proposed Basin Plan.

Monday 20 December is the last chance for written submissions for the parliamentary inquiry into the socio-economic impacts of the proposed Basin Plan.