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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Michael McGowan and Christine Tondorf

Buy back of flood-prone homes should happen now, NSW mayor says

Floodwaters around homes in Lismore
Lismore and other parts of northern New South Wales were hit by disastrous flooding from relentless rain in February and March. Photograph: Dan Peled/Getty Images

Mayors and residents in flood-affected parts of northern New South Wales have called on the state government to push ahead with voluntary land buybacks without waiting for recommendations from an inquiry into the disaster.

The premier, Dominic Perrottet, said this week that he would adopt recommendations from the independent inquiry, including any proposals relating to the possible relocation of homes in flood-prone areas.

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