Prominent NSW irrigator acquitted of taking water from Barwon-Darling
by Anne Davies from Environment | The Guardian on (#56F8H)
Charges were brought against Peter Harris after revelations on ABC's Four Corners in 2017
One of the most prominent irrigators in north-west New South Wales, Peter Harris, has been acquitted of taking water from the Barwon-Darling while his meters were not working after the land and environment court found prosecutors had failed to establish all elements of the offence.
The charges were brought after revelations on Four Corners in 2017 alleging illegal taking of water from the Barwon-Darling by cotton growers.
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