Northern Territory scraps environmental water allocation requirement

Australia's Northern Territory government plans to eliminate a legal mandate setting aside water for environmental protection, drawing criticism from conservation groups.

First covered Nov 1, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Northern Territory scraps environmental water allocation requirement — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

9d Guardian Environment Northern Territory water plan condemned as ‘blatant and shameless’ attack on nature — Exclusive : Move to scrap legal requirement to set aside water for environment is ‘extreme even for the NT CLP government’, green group says

More coverage from around the web

abc.net.au Major irrigation project at Larrimah deemed sustainable by National Centre for Groundwater Research - ABC listen

tntribune.com Australia’s Northern Territory Agricultural Water License Revoked

australian.museum Native title holders hail landmark water decision - The Australian Museum Blog

sbs.com.au Down to the river to prey: TOs say NT Govt is prioritising business over culture

nlc.org.au Joint Media Release: Territory government strips water rights, puts conflict, corruption and chaos above certainty

Appeared in: 2026-11-01 (#12) · 2026-11-02 (#16)

← Back to the brief