16 Sept 2019
- QFF has welcomed the passing of the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019 by the Federal Parliament recently, which criminalises the publication of material, via a carriage service, with intent to incite trespass, property damage and theft on agricultural land. Read the media release HERE.
- This past week has been a turning point in realising greater legal protections for farmers, and more appropriate punishments and deterrents for the disruptive and extreme actions we have seen from animal activists over the past couple of years. Read QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- Financial assistance and support services are now available to residents in parts of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast in addition to the Scenic Rim and Southern Downs who have been directly affected by bushfires over recent days. For more information, click HERE.
- Category B disaster assistance has been activated for bushfire affected primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in Southern Downs Regional Council and Scenic Rim Council areas. For more information, click HERE.
- If you would like to give a helping hand to those impacted by the recent severe bushfires in South East Queensland, find out how to donate money, goods and services or your time on the Farmer Disaster Support website HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance ‘Reliable 5’ is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including the launch of the 2019 Reef Champion Awards and the release of the 2019 Reef Outlook Report and the Reef Water Quality Report Card for 2017 and 2018. Read it now HERE.
- Following a recommendation by the local drought committee, the North Burnett Regional Council area has been drought declared, bringing the total area of Queensland that is drought declared to 66.1 per cent. For information on drought assistance click HERE or call 13 25 23.
- The Queensland Competition Authority intends to conduct regional workshops following the release of their draft report on its investigation into rural irrigation prices for 2020-24. Check out the tentative workshop schedule HERE and register HEREto ensure a workshop is held in your area.
- Did you know that more than 70 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2001? Have your say about quad bike safety by completing WorkSafe Queensland‘s confidential 15 minute survey by Tuesday 24 September. Get involved HERE.
- Bioenergy Australia is holding their annual conference Bioenergy STRONG 2019 at the State Library of Queensland 12-15 November. The conference will be held during Bio Innovation week and includes two days of conference and several keynote speakers. Details HERE.
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