Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Adams:

That the House:

(1)

recognises the difficulties farming communities in Tasmania are facing because of the prolonged drought;

(2)

congratulates the Tasmanian State Government for its efforts in getting emergency water to the hardest hit areas;

(3)

commits to the extension of support programs to allow those areas to assist rural areas in dealing with the mental trauma of drought; and

(4)

continues to support the introduction of new schemes for water delivery and water recycling.

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