Madeleine Hartley

Madeleine Hartley is the chief executive of the NSW Irrigators Council, advocating for the interests of irrigators in New South Wales. Recently, she expressed concerns that proposed radical changes to irrigation rules could severely limit water access for farmers, potentially necessitating compensation for those affected. Hartley highlighted the vital role of water in sustaining regional economies and the ongoing challenges faced by irrigators due to frequent regulatory changes over the past 25 years.