The State opposition has proposed rate and water charge relief for farmers facing drought

Andrew Miller
Updated February 11 2019 - 3:56pm, first published February 8 2019 - 3:19pm
RELIEF PROPOSAL: Peter Walsh, state opposition Agriculture spokesman, has called on the government to provide rate and water charge relief.
RELIEF PROPOSAL: Peter Walsh, state opposition Agriculture spokesman, has called on the government to provide rate and water charge relief.

The State Opposition has urged the government to help Victoria’s drought-affected farmers with shire rates relief and rebates for fixed water charges.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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