10 Feb 2020
- QFF has welcomed the State Parliament’s bipartisan support of new laws imposing greater penalties of up to one year in jail or a fine of more than $60,000 for animal activists trespassing on farmers’ properties. Read QFF’s media statement HERE.
- A successful biosecurity system requires scientists, government, industry, and the community to cooperate. It is a system of shared responsibility and it is imperative that we all adhere to biosecurity requirements both on-farm and in general. Read QFF’s Queensland Country Life column HERE.
- The Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance is looking for farm owners, workers and managers to be part of the “Forward Farming Program” addressing farm leaders’ needs to build the skills and knowledge to manage a sustainable farm business, overcome risk and advance farm operations with the latest use of farm technologies and performance management. Submit your expression of interest HERE.
- New legislation introduced in Queensland Parliament this week giving the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy power to start lowering the Paradise Dam spillway in March and avoid a number of important council and environmental checks and balances. Read QFF industry member Growcom’s media statement HERE.
- QFF industry member CANEGROWERS acknowledged the importance of community safety but urged the State Government to have a more detailed and transparent conversation with the community around this issue. Read their media statement HERE. You can read the Minister’s response to their concerns HERE.
- Newly elected Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud has given up his water portfolio this week to be sworn in as Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management. Check out the Australian Government’s new-look frontbench HERE.
- The Australian Government is conducting a review of the law protecting small businesses from unfair contract terms and is looking for additional information and feedback on policy options to address these issues. Have your say by making a submission or attending a consultation session HERE.
- Applications are now open for the Produce Marketing Association A-NZ’s Career Pathways Scholarship Program which aims to attract the best and brightest students to begin a career in the fresh produce and floral industry and an opportunity to attend Hort Connections in Brisbane, 15-17 June 2020. More information HERE.
- Land access can be a tricky space to navigate, but the Land Access Ombudsman has made it easier to know where and when to get help with this map. To find out who can assist you at each stage of your land access journey, and how to contact them, check it out HERE.
- Join the Australian Organics Recycling Association on 26 February in Brisbane for the Queensland Agricultural Markets – Opportunities for Recycled Organic Products Industry Breakfast featuring QFF CEO Dr Georgina Davis. Get your tickets HERE.
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