Barilaro's backing of federal Murray-Darling Basin royal commission muddies waters

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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has conceded that a federal royal commission into water may be necessary as desperate residents in far west NSW demand urgent action from the state government

 

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Was John Barilaro suggesting that environmentalists are to blame for the lack of water? He seemed to be saying, 'Forget the environmental impact. Just build dams as fast as possible regardless.'

It's interesting that some people keep pushing for a big Australia. Meanwhile we are fighting over and stealing water!

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