Brown calls on Garrett to review pipeline decision

Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown today gave notice of a motion calling on Environment Minister Peter Garrett to reconsider the north-south pipeline in Victoria.

The motion reads:
        That the Senate notes the arrest of a farmer in Victoria who opposed the pipeline being forcibly constructed from the Goulburn Valley to Melbourne and calls on Environment Minister Peter Garrett to urgently reconsider his approval of this costly, environmentally unsound and controversial project.

"The arrest of Yea farmer Deb McLeish, on her own land, shows there are many people in the community who remain vehemently opposed to the construction of this controversial project," Senator Brown said.

"During a time when the entire Murray-Darling Basin is in crisis, this pipeline to carry water from the Murray to Melbourne is reckless. Environment Minister Peter Garrett should urgently reconsider his approval for the pipeline," Senator Brown said.

Further information: Ebony Bennett 0409 164 603