Farmers lose $1.5 billion court fight over Murray water
28,000 irrigators lost their claim for $750 million to $1.5 billion. They said the water authority mismanaged the Murray River.
Why it mattersThis ruling makes it harder for farmers to sue over government water decisions. The court said water regulators owe them no legal duty.
AustraliaSouthern NSW and northern Victoria irrigators lost their compensation claim, ending hopes of recovering damages for reduced water allocations and higher prices.
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