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Dalton wins on water-trade transparency

MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton's push for a water register has finally gained support from NSW Parliament after months of pressure.

Mrs Dalton said a register would "help stop money laundering" as well as the “secret" purchase of "Australian" water by foreign governments.

"Until now, Australians have never known who owns our water," Ms Dalton said after the vote in NSW Parliament on Thursday.

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