Qld: Queensland opposed to federal control of rivers

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2006
Qld: Queensland opposed to federal control of rivers

The Queensland Government's joined other states in opposing a federal takeover of river
management.

Premier PETER BEATTIE says Queensland already has a good water management system ..

and should be left to look after its own rivers.

Mr BEATTIE says his state leads Australia when it comes to water .. a concept which
the prime minister supported recently.

Mr BEATTIE says other states should follow the water saving incentives introduced in Queensland.







His comments come after Federal Agriculture Minister PETER MCGAURAN said major rivers
that crossed state borders should be controlled by the commonwealth.

But the premier says Queensland will stick to the Council of Australian Governments
agreement on water and will cooperate with the federal government in managing water.

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KEYWORD: WATER BEATTIE (BRISBANE)

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