The NSW Farmers’ Association has cautiously welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into human impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.

NSW Farmers’ Association Vice President Fiona Simson says the decision to set up the inquiry, recognises the process being undertaken by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is flawed.

“The public outcry the Authority encountered this week was able to put a human face to the consequences of the proposed Plan,” Mrs Simson said.

“It’s encouraging to see the new Parliamentary committee for Regional Australia conducting this inquiry.
“Many country residents will take comfort knowing they’ve been given a voice, but it’s important this inquiry goes one step further,” Mrs Simson said.

The Association is now calling on the Federal Government to release the inquiry’s Terms of Reference.

“The devil is often in the detail, the Association wants this inquiry to consider all options to ensure a balanced Basin Plan is developed,” Mrs Simson said.

Source: http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/67503/191.10nr.pdf