FEDERAL ELECTION PLATFORM

The National Irrigators' Council is an apolitical organisation with members across Australia, we provide advice to governments, oppositions, minor parties and independent candidates as they consider policies for upcoming elections, and to the public and media as they consider election platforms.  

Irrigated agriculture contributes over $18 billion to our national economy and delivers over ninety percent of our fruit, nuts, grapes and rice, and seventy-six percent of our vegetables. The industry is vital to our food security, health and trade. Our Federal Election platform documents set out the recommendations of the NIC in our key  public policy area of water.  Previously we also commented on energy and at time can provide background and how water interrelates with other public policies – including skills and education, industrial relations and worker shortages, fuel security, international trade and tariffs, shipping, infrastructure and regional development, resources and communications – and we welcome engagement on these areas with candidates.

Our 2025 Election Platform is being prepared and will be available here.

Federal Election Platform 2022

Water and Energy Recommendations for the 2022 Federal Election, including background documents. 

Federal Election Platform 2019

Water Recommendations for the 2019 Federal Election, including background documents.