This land is approximately the size of continental USA and has a population of 23 million, most of which is concentrated along the eastern seaboard. Sorely needed is a political leadership with the vision to see the possibilities the land offers beyond the populous areas. Much of the semi arid areas need only the addition of water to become productive, self-sustaining and bountiful. The great rivers of tropical northern Australia are the source of almost endless water if thoughtfully developed, retained and piped to where the water is needed. There has not been the required political vision and fortitude since the 1950's when the Snowy Mountains hydro-electric and irrigation system was built in south-eastern Australia. One needs to travel to expand the vision of the possible.
