Terri's media releases in her work as Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water.
With water prices skyrocketing under the Morrison Government’s watch, it’s no wonder there are a lot of people expected at today’s water inquiry public forum in Mildura.
Read MoreThe Commonwealth and South Australian governments must now release their 7 months overdue feasibility study, following today’s announcement that the Adelaide Desalination plant would be used to make up to 100GL of water available in the southern connected Murray-Darling Basin.
Read MoreIn an interview on ABC Radio National on Wednesday morning, ACCC Deputy Chair and head of the Murray Darling Basin water markets inquiry Mick Keogh confirmed what farming communities have known for some time: that the Coalition Government has done nothing to prepare farming communities for drought since 2013. We are in the midst of the most extreme drought on record, towns are running out of water and the Government has failed to take any...
Read MoreThe second 10-yearly review of Australia’s most significant environmental law, which commenced last week, must not be an opportunity for misdirection. The Liberals and Nationals have not increased the amount of environmental regulation during their time in office, but under their government, delays in project approvals have got much worse.
Read MoreLabor shares the frustration of conservationists across Australia who have called for the creation of an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area, following last week’s failed bid.
Read MoreThe review of the nation's environmental laws, expected to be announced today, must not lead to any watering down of protection for the Great Barrier Reef. "The Reef is an Aussie icon. It is of central importance to tens of thousands of Australian tourism jobs, and is a World Heritage site that must be preserved for future generations," Terri Butler said.
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