1 July 2016
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) has welcomed the release of the Agriculture and Environment Committee’s report into the proposed Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.
QFF President Stuart Armitage acknowledged and thanked the committee for their time and consideration in putting together the report and 5 recommendations in response to the 680 submissions, 140 witness appearances at 8 public consultations throughout the state.
“The committee should be commended for producing a report that accurately represents the diverse views both within the committee and from key stakeholders.”
“Further consultation and negotiation must now be held prior to the bill being returned to parliament.”
“The QFF looks forward to engaging in a genuine discussion on vegetation management.”
“QFF will work constructively with the Government, the Opposition and the Cross Bench Members to deliver an outcome that is mutually beneficial for our members and the community as a whole.”
“Given the polarising nature of vegetation management it is essential that we are able to have honest discussions with all members and of parliament and other key stakeholders.”
“For too long vegetation management in Queensland has been the subject of a political pendulum swinging back and forth on the whims of successive governments.”
“Our industry members and the community as a whole deserve certainly on this important issue.”
“QFF calls upon the government to engage in a genuine consultative process to achieve a position that will lead to long term stability and ensures that Queensland’s vegetation management regime delivers a sustainable social, environmental and economic future for Queensland and its landholders.”
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is the united voice of intensive agriculture in Queensland. It is a federation that represents the interests of 17 of Queensland’s peak rural industry organisations, which in turn collectively represent more than 13,000 primary producers across Queensland.
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