Justine Elliot (Richmond, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, it is a very charming village. The locals there are very concerned. This has caused great distress and anxiety among all the people there. (Time expired)

The petition read as follows—

To the Honourable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives assembled in Parliament:

The petition of certain citizens of Australia draws to the attention of the House its objection to send water from the Northern Rivers of the State of New South Wales to Queensland. The petitioners therefore request the House to reject any plans to send water from the Northern Rivers of the State of New South Wales to Queensland.

from 875 citizens.

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