At a Senate reef inquiry, we saw politicians flaunt arrogance and ignorance | Ian Chubb, Geoff Garrett and Ove Hoegh-Gulberg

It is beyond regrettable when scientific evidence is ignored or diminished because it doesn't fit apparently predetermined views We were recently invited to attend a Senate inquiry into the impact of water quality on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR).The inquiry was established in September 2019 to report in October 2020, and was tasked with inquiring into regulation of farming practices that impact on water quality outcomes in the GBR. It follows moves by the Queensland state government to clamp down on the amount of nutrient, sediment and pesticide runoff flowing into the reef. Continue reading...