Water theft laws in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin lack compliance and enforcement due to inconsistencies in state laws.
Water theft laws in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin, worth almost A$100bn, lack compliance and enforcement due to inconsistencies in state laws, according to the Inspector General of Water Compliance. The federal Labor government and the Productivity Commission have expressed concerns about water theft. Researchers propose fixing these issues by addressing the inconsistencies and strengthening legal deterrents.
April 16, 2024
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