# The Institute of Race Relations urges Parliament to scrap the National Water Amendment Bill, warning it could harm agriculture, weaken the economy and threaten food security. According to the organisation, the bill could discourage investment, slow economic growth and increase unemployment. The institute’s Anthea Jeffery says secure property rights to land and water are essential for successful farming. Jeffery argues the government should focus on supporting more commercial farmers instead of introducing legislation that could undermine the sector.
Institute of Race Relations says proposed water legislation could threaten investment and put food security at risk