Murray-Darling water plan: Labor says it's prepared to override states

Tony Burke says the ailing health of Australia’s greatest river system would be a priority for any federal ALP government

The ALP is preparing to use federal powers under the Water Act and its influence with the two Labor-controlled basin states to drive better environmental outcomes if it wins government in May.

The opposition spokesman on the environment and water, Tony Burke, told Guardian Australia he would immediately convene the ministerial council and outline what he wants to achieve.

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