Murray-Darling Basin plan: Victoria will struggle to meet water delivery obligations by deadline
by Anne Davies from Environment | The Guardian on (#63YEG)
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Victoria will struggle to meet its obligations under the $13bn Murray-Darling Basin plan by the legislated deadline, and could join New South Wales in pushing for concessions when ministers meet in October.
Victoria's water minister, Harriet Shing, said 2024 was not realistic" for all aspects of the plan.
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