Cotton Australia has responded to allegations made in an ABC-TV Four Corners program, stating that the program was biased and one-sided. The program raised concerns about the legality of using pastoral leases for growing cotton and the potential impact of cotton farming on water resources and tourism in the Northern Territory. However, Cotton Australia refuted these claims, citing scientific reports that contradict the suggestions of water shortages and indicating that only 4.5% of the crop is irrigated. The industry also highlighted the economic benefits of cotton farming, generating around $38 million this year, and stated that the industry has not sought to influence overland flow policy.