Friends of the Gippsland Lakes argues that EnergyAustralia’s proposal would leave less freshwater reaching the Gippsland Lakes, even though it is presented as a reduction in water use. The submission asks the Minister to reject the proposal unless it causes no net loss of freshwater, requires EnergyAustralia to pay the full value of the water it uses, and includes strict conditions to protect the Ramsar wetlands, river health, and existing water users.