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Warwick Long

Victorian government puts hold on Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects

Projects set to return the bulk of Victoria's alternative to water buybacks have been put on hold. (ABC Rural: Warwick Long)

Victoria's water minister says the government has paused four major environmental projects under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, opening the door to more water buybacks in the state.

Victoria had proposed nine projects under the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism, which allows states to suggest projects to give an environmental benefit while reducing the amount of water required under the basin plan.

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