NATIONAL IRRIGATORS’ COUNCIL
POLICY POSITION STATEMENTS
Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industry
NATIONAL IRRIGATORS’ COUNCIL
Advocating for the Australian irrigated agriculture industry
National Irrigators’ Council policy is determined by members and underpinned by our Mission and Values within our Strategic Plan and our Policy Principles, our Values and Objectives.
Members can determine that specific issues may require a unique Policy Position. Position Statements are clear, concise formal position on Public Policy Positions.
Positions are progressed by the organisation through sub-committees and/or reference groups and member feedback sessions and debate.
They are agreed by resolution of members at one of three general meetings of Council throughout the year. These position statements
together with our policy principles form the basis of our submissions to Government policy and inquiries and other initiatives.
Enhance and protect water property rights without altering the characteristics through
Utilise market mechanisms to ensure no negative third-party impacts on water reliability or availability; compensate or mitigate any impacts by negotiation with affected parties.
Governments must effectively engage industry in policy development and implementation.
Fair and equitable policy must share risks and opportunities among all stakeholders not just water users, ensuring a balance.
NIC Members agreed to a Menindee Lakes Position Statement following on-going work program of reviews into Menindee Lakes.
This position statement was prepared in conjunction with our Position Statement on Reliability of Water Access Entitlements and
our guiding principles.
Approved14 October 2026.
NIC Members agreed to a Climate Resilience and Water Security Position Statement following on-going work program into climate risk, and
water security for Australia as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan and Water Act review.
This position statement was prepared in conjunction with our Position Statement on Reliability of Water Access Entitlements, Position Statement on the Murray Darling Basin Plan and our guiding principles.
Approved14 October 2026.
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NIC Members agreed to a specific Position Statement on the reliability of water access entitlements to provide a clear message to Governments on how decisions impact water property rights, as represented and agreed in the National Water Initiative. This position statement was prepared in conjunction with our guiding principles. Approved 17 July 2025. |
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