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The National Irrigators Council (NIC) welcomes the appointment of The Hon. Kevin Anderson MP as the new Minister for Land and Water, and acknowledges the outgoing Minister, The Hon. Melinda Pavey MLC. NIC CEO Isaac Jeffrey said: “NIC congratulates Kevin Anderson on his appointment to the new Perrottet Government as the Minister for Land and […] Read More…
NIC welcomes new Murray Darling Basin Authority member
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) welcomes the long-awaited appointment of a new member to the Murray Darling Basin Authority. NIC CEO, Isaac Jeffrey said: “The appointment of Ms Roseanne Healy to the Authority is an important step to enable the Authority to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required over the coming years to […] Read More…
Retirement of MDBA Chief Executive Phillip Glyde
National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) acknowledges and thanks Phillip Glyde for his service as Chief Executive of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) over the past six years, following the announcement of his intention to retire. NIC Chief Executive Officer Isaac Jeffrey said: “The Council thanks Phillip Glyde for his service to the very challenging water reform […] Read More…
Complementary Measures Supporting the Environment in Northern Basin Communities
National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of $6.6million to Queensland to ensure native fish species in Northern Basin Murray Darling Rivers have thegreatest opportunity to breed and to thrive. The project is one of the ten Northern Basin Toolkit package of projects that is keeping 70GL of water inproductive use in […] Read More…
Off-Farm Efficiency Grants Program
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) has welcomed the announcement of a new Federal Government grants program to fund off-farm efficiency projects under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. NIC Chief Executive Officer Isaac Jeffrey said: “The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is one of the most complex pieces of water regulation in the world. Since its inception, a great […] Read More…
Water Markets Advisory Panel Welcomed
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) acknowledges and welcomes the appointment of the advisory group on water markets in the Murray-Darling Basin announced today by Minister for Resources and Water, The Hon. Keith Pitt MP. NIC Chief Executive Officer Isaac Jeffrey said: “The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission earlier in the year released its extensive water […] Read More…
Net Zero Goal Set:Now to Make it a Reality
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) acknowledges the Government’s ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and welcomes its commitment to achieving this important goal. NIC CEO Isaac Jeffrey said: “NIC recently announced our commitment to net zero by 2050, emphasising the need for governments, opposition, industry and communities to come together to plan and […] Read More…
Better Bidgee and Better Baaka:Have Your Say on NSW SDLAM Projects at Menindee and Yanco
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) acknowledges the proposal released by the New South Wales Government over the weekend on rescoping the Menindee and Yanco projects. NIC Chief Executive Officer Isaac Jeffrey said: “The NSW Government has announced its proposal to change the Menindee and Yanco Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment mechanism (SDLAM) projects which form part […] Read More…
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) has met this week to set its refreshed strategic direction and discuss important matters relating to climate change and national water reform. NIC Chief Executive Officer Isaac Jeffrey said: “NIC is the voice of irrigated agriculture in Australia and our vision is for a vibrant, respected and sustainable Australian irrigation […] Read More…
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) has held its Annual General Meeting which included the election of new Directors to the Board. Steven Ford, Phillip Snowden and Rosalie Auricht have been appointed and bring a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. Steven Ford is the General Manager of Pioneer Valley Water in Queensland and has a […] Read More…
Irrigation Australia Media Release: Murray system reaches full allocation before spring making river operators and landholders ‘
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