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Helen Dalton MP demands Farrer candidates come clean on water policy

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Krista Schade

30 April 2025, 4:39 AM

Helen Dalton MP demands Farrer candidates come clean on water policyImage: Courtesy Helen Dalton MP

With the Federal election just days away, Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has called on all the candidates running for the seat of Farrer come clean on their water policy and position on water buybacks.


"Voters need to know which candidates have the back of people in the bush," Mrs. Dalton said.

“So far only three candidates have outlined where they stand on these issues and that just isn’t good enough.”


Ms Dalton said Independent Michelle Milthorpe has published her comprehensive water policy on her website and in a media release.

"She has also voiced her absolute opposition to water buybacks."

Ms Dalton also said Emma Hicks (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation) and Peter Sinclair (SFF) have also stated their opposition to buy backs.


“The Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says she opposes water buybacks, but it appears she can’t provide a water policy.

"The Libs along with the National Party have decided to not make water, or water buybacks, a campaign policy.

“Any candidate running for the seat of Farrar should have a clear policy on where they or their party stand on the highest priority issue facing people in the bush.

"To not do so shows utter disrespect for the people they want to vote for them," Mrs. Dalton added.


Mrs. Dalton said she has travelled extensively through her electorate and held forums in parliament explaining her 7-point plan on how to fix the Murray Darling Basin.

“If any of the candidates need some help figuring out what our water problems are, my phone number is easy to find.” Mrs. Dalton said.


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