Murray Irrigation Shareholders Call for a Transparent Review of the Fees and Charges

Petition is addressed to:
Murray Irrigation landholders

136 Signatures

Collection finished

136 Signatures

Collection finished

  1. Launched July 2026
  2. Collection finished
  3. Prepare submission
  4. Dialog with recipient
  5. Decision

Petition addressed to: Murray Irrigation landholders

Murray Irrigation landholders and shareholders are seeking a transparent, evidence-based review of the new Fees & Charges framework, the financial modelling and the assumptions and sensitivities relied upon, the governance process used to approve the changes, and the resultant impact on active irrigators, farm businesses and our community.

Reason

The changes may materially affect the cost base, water confidence and long-term viability of irrigated farming businesses across the Murray Irrigation footprint.
Many landholders remain concerned that the modelling, assumptions, alternatives and distributional impacts have not been disclosed insufficient detail for shareholders to form a fully informed view.
Please put your landholding number in the comments section.

Petition details

Petition started: 03 Jul 2026
Collection ends: 08/28/2026
Region: Berrigan Shire Council Tocumwal
Topic: Agriculture

News

  • Hi Irrigators,

    Just a reminder if you haven't already - Can you please forward your email address to admin@milcsg.com.au or can text Hannah Kelly on 0419 977 828.

    This is so we can contact you directly with information regarding the upcoming Murray Irrigation Annual General Meeting.

    Thank you

  • Please see attached request for information and email it to MIL at your earliest convenience to
    ensure your details match those in MIL’s records – failure to do this can result in resolutions being invalidated.

  • Dear fellow irrigators,

    Thank you for signing the MIL Concerned Shareholders Group online petition. We are
    writing to update you on the outcome.

    In response to the petition which included support from more than 400 landholdings,
    MIL invited a small group of shareholders to a meeting that was held in Deniliquin on 26
    August 2026. The group consisted of approximately 12 engaged younger irrigators, most
    of whom have not previously been at conflict with the MIL Board.

    We attach a copy of the presentation given by the group during the meeting. The MIL
    Board provided their response on 31 August 2026, which was a brief letter stating that
    they are going to continue with their current strategy.

    Whilst MIL’s response is disappointing, what is also of concern is that following multiple
    divisive and public conflicts involving the Board over the past decade, the Board had a
    chance to work with constructive shareholders who could arguably be described as the
    next generation and try and find some sort of compromise. Rather they chose to simply
    dismiss this group’s concerns.

    We are currently assessing our next steps, which may involve a request to the Board for
    further investigation in the form of a resolution at the upcoming AGM. A resolution
    proposed by shareholders must be submitted to the Board prior to 18 September (only
    16 days away) to be included in the AGM. In preparation, we ask that you fill in the
    attached request for information and email it to MIL at your earliest convenience to
    ensure your details match those in MIL’s records – failure to do this can result in
    resolutions being invalidated. MIL may take a week to respond so please do not delay.
    We will be seeking your feedback on our proposed next steps over the coming weeks
    and are considering some sort of face-to-face meetings on 14 September.

    Thank you again for your support on this matter.

    Sincerely,
    Antony Vagg, Lachie Knight, John Doyle, Hannah Kelly & Cam Robertson
    MIL Concerned Shareholders Committee

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