Queensland today joined with other Murray Darling Basin states and the Australian Government in committing to the Murray-Darling Basin Compliance Compact to ensure the future of Queensland water users who rely on it to manage their farming operations. Through this agreement, Queensland will now … [Read more...]
The State Government says it’ll use the State Budget to demonstrate its commitment to tackling climate change, reducing plastic pollution and protecting the Great Barrier Reef. Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch says that by funding initiatives and programs that push for positive environmental … [Read more...]
AgForce has welcomed the establishment of an expert panel of eminent scientists to help the Australian beef industry examine vegetation management measures for the mutual benefit of agriculture and the environment. The scientific panel - which meets in Brisbane for the first time this month - … [Read more...]
The State Government has released its Abandoned Mines Discussion Paper today and they’re asking for feedback from communities on how to manage old mine sites. Mines Minister Anthony Lynham says Queensland has a rich mining history, but with that comes a legacy of old mine sites which need … [Read more...]
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2018 Winter Outlook, with warmer and drier than average conditions expected across large parts of the country. The winter outlook follows one of Australia's warmest autumns on record and its second-warmest summer on record. Southern mainland … [Read more...]
An environmental disaster is how State Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter describes Queensland’s weed crisis and he’s calling on the Federal and State Governments to act. Mr Katter says while attention and funds are being thrown at Great Barrier Reef protection, little is being done … [Read more...]
48 days-Then that is it. Plastic bags with our shopping will be no more, set to go the way of those old, big re-enforced paper bags we phased out decades ago. That move was taken in an effort to save the environment from tree felling. This move also targets environmental concerns with … [Read more...]
The Palaszczuk government says it’s leading the way in initiatives to combat climate change, with strong targets to reduce emissions, the $500 million Land Restoration Fund, carbon farming and vegetation management laws. Minister for Environment Leeanne Enoch has today chaired the meeting of the … [Read more...]
The "unsettled science" around the amount of vegetation growing in Queensland compared to how much is being cleared has led to new calls from AgForce for a rethink of proposed laws that would make it harder for farmers to grow food. AgForce General President Grant Maudsley says the State … [Read more...]
As hundreds gathered in Charleville today and key centres around the state this week to discuss the State Government’s Vegetation Management Law changes AgForce has welcomed national moves for an 'agriculture specific' review of Australia's national environment law. AgForce General President … [Read more...]
