- The State Labor Government has reintroduced vegetation management legislation into the Queensland Parliament. The legislation has been referred to the State Development, Natural Resources and Agricultural Industry Development Committee for consultation. Details HERE.
- QFF has labeled the vegetation management legislation as poor and unbalanced, citing the lack of inclusive, evidence-based consultation with all relevant stakeholders. QFF media statement HERE.
- The Liberal National Party State Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has vowed that her party will fight tooth and nail to defend farmers and their property rights in opposition to the vegetation management legislation. Full statement HERE.
- The State Government will introduce new solar planning and community engagement guidelines this week in response to the sustained campaign by QFF and industry members for better management of solar development on prime agricultural land. Details HERE.
- The essential role women are playing within the state’s agricultural sector is increasingly being acknowledged. QFF outlines how there is still a way to go to achieve proportionate representation in leadership roles. QCL column HERE.
- Widespread flooding in north Queensland has inundated and isolated farmland across an area stretching from Townsville to the Daintree. Details HERE.
- Grants and Qld Govt support are now available to people impacted by NQ flooding event that has caused inundation to properties and businesses, particularly across the Hinchinbrook region. Details on QFF’s Farmer Disaster Support site HERE.
- The 2018 Australian Biosecurity Award has been awarded to Queenslander and the Nursery & Garden Industry’s National Biosecurity Manager John McDonald for his contribution to maintaining the nation’s biosecurity integrity. Details HERE.
- Australian producers will have new and better access to markets with a combined GDP of $13.7 trillion with the official signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP-11). Details HERE.
- FREE OIL COLLECTION: J.J. Richards is offering farmers with over 2,000 litres of used oil a free collection service for those in Balonne, Goondiwindi, Western Downs, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Councils areas. Details HERE or contact 0458 123 450.
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