Speech to The Sydney Institute Podcast Link 16 April 2014 Enabling, Efficient & Effective Environmental Management Modern day environmental debate is too often presented as a crude choice between the environment and the economy. However, as those of both liberal and conservative outlook appreciate, the two are mutually co-dependent. A well-managed environment sustains our economy,…
DetailsIf you could draw a picture of a quintessentially old-school fisherman and conservationist it would be of Henry Jones. Henry knew and understood the Murray Mouth, Lower Lakes and Coorong like few others. His passion for them was infectious, his commitment knew no boundaries and his willingness to share his knowledge was of such value…
Details40,000 megalitres of water has been allocated in the lower Murrumbidgee, New South Wales, to help protect the area’s wetlands. “Water delivery commenced early this month to wetlands including those in Nimmie-Caira, Yanga National Park, Fiddlers and Uara Creeks and the Western Lakes,” said Senator Simon Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. “Commonwealth environmental water…
DetailsThe Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder is now recruiting local engagement officers to work directly with Murray-Darling Basin communities. “The officers will help ensure local knowledge and views are taken into account when considering Commonwealth environmental watering decisions,” said Senator Birmingham, Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment. “These officers will be based on the ground and be…
DetailsMIKE NARRIER: … today is a big day for the Riverina… some movement on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and he’s just jetted into town… the Honourable Senator Simon Birmingham joining us in the studio. How are you, Simon? SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Good, Mike. Good afternoon to you; good afternoon to your listeners. MIKE NARRIER: Now, it…
DetailsPaper to the Australian Water Congress – Sydney 9 April 2014 Delivering a sustainable and efficient plan for Australia’s water resources Thanks so much. Thanks so much Stuart for that warm introduction. I can happily report that it’s a slightly overcast day here in Sydney today, wearing my Bureau of Met hat, that Cyclone Ita…
DetailsThe Australian Government has today announced that a new water purchase round will open in the New South Wales Murray and Lower Darling catchments on 9 April 2014. “The water purchase round will be open until 5pm AEST on 28 April 2014 for interested water entitlement holders to make an offer”, said Senator Simon Birmingham,…
DetailsTOM CONNELL: Well, today the Government has announced the latest grant for water infrastructure improvements. This is part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, part of their plan to try to improve, effectively, the way water is used and also give some back to the river for environmental flows and I spoke with Simon Birmingham, the…
DetailsWARWICK LONG: … let’s talk about irrigation. The Federal Government is handing out more money for irrigators to upgrade their irrigation equipment whilst handing back some of their water right to the Commonwealth. Originally a $100 million program, or stage of a program, the Government says submissions from its delivery partners, who organise the farmers…
DetailsGREG JENNETT: Now, having won the case, Australia’s going out of its way to be gracious towards Tokyo. All are stressing that the disagreements of the past are over. The parliamentary secretary in the Environment portfolio is Simon Birmingham. He doesn’t even want to contemplate the idea that Japan might step up its activities in…
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