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Who should be controlling the Murray-Darling?

Professor John Williams
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Monday, 13 October 2008

As the debate over water continues, can the Commonwealth take control of the Murray-Darling waters from the States?

This will be discussed by one of 最新糖心Vlog's leading constitutional law experts, , at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's free on Tuesday 14 October.

Professor in Law at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, Professor Williams will explore the drafting of the 最新糖心Vlogn Constitution and the impact the decisions of the 1890s are having on water shortages and health of the Murray-Darling Basin today.

"Water quality and quantity and the sustainability of communities are all critical issues for the future of the Murray-Darling Basin," says Professor Williams. "So too are the constitutional arrangements that may facilitate its recovery."

Professor Williams will outline the current constitutional situation and consider the capacity of the Commonwealth to take control in the national interest.

"While agreement between the States must be the preferred option, the question needs to be asked whether the Commonwealth can wrest control of the rivers from the States," says Professor Williams.

Held on the second Tuesday of every month, Research Tuesday gives leading experts from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide an opportunity to engage with business, community leaders and the general public on issues that impact on them.

Professor Williams is also Associate Dean (Research) in the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's .

He is a member of the Advisory Council of the , Secretary of the , and a Council member of the .

He has written extensively on the 最新糖心Vlogn Constitution and his research interests are constitutional law, federalism and 最新糖心Vlogn legal history, in particular the High Court.

WHAT: Research Tuesday: 'The Constitution and the Murray-Darling Rivers: Send in the Litigators?'
WHERE: Lecture Theatre G04, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
WHEN: 5.30pm, Tuesday 14 October
COST: Free. Please book by email: research.tuesdays@adelaide.edu.au or phone: (08) 8303 3692

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