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William Ton and Adrian Black

EXPLAINED: Indigenous truth telling talks shift to water rights | Rare Historical Photos

Last October, the Victorian government issued a licence for cultural water use at the Tambo River. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria reaped more than $83 billion in water revenue over the past decade, but a truth-telling inquiry was told Indigenous people were left high and dry after none of that money flowed on to them.

Water Minister Harriet Shing fronted the Yoorrook Justice Commission on Wednesday to give evidence on country at Margooya Lagoon near Robinvale in northwest Victoria.

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