Beattie - no compensation for downstream water users ...

Excerpt from ABC News:

10 May 2006

No compensation for Mary dam water loss: Beattie

The Queensland Premier's office has confirmed farmers whose water supplies are affected by the proposed Mary dam will not be compensated under the package announced this week.

The Member for Gympie, Elisa Roberts, yesterday asked whether compensation would be extended to farmers downstream of the dam.

The Government says the funding package does not cover downstream water users but Mr Beattie has told Parliament the Government has committed to funding a counselling support service to reduce the stress involved in the process.

See - No compensation but counselling if you're stressed.

The Gowrie Creek irrigators can expect similar treatment from the State government if the Mayor's controversial recycled sewage project goes ahead - no compensation but if you are stressed because of the loss of your livelihood, you'll get counselling ...