(Source: Department of the Environment - Australian Government) Water entitlement purchasing in the Murray-Darling Basin Under the Restoring the Balance in the Murray-Darling Basin program, the Australian Government has committed $3.2 billion to purchase water for the environment. This program is part of the Sustainable Rural Water Use and Infrastructure Program. Water buybacks obtain water for the environment from irrigators who wish to offer their water entitlement for sale. The Australian Government is acquiring a portfolio of entitlements which best meet the environment's needs. Activities under this program: Groundwater Purchase Tender in Queensland Upper Condamine Alluvium A...
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