Consult growers on law to manage vegetation

WE need to stabilise Queensland’s vegetation management framework.

I am disappointed at the lack of government- industry consultation in the development of the proposed amendments.

It is essential that laws to manage native vegetation on Queensland agricultural properties strike a balance between environmental sustainability and agricultural production as farming underpins current and future jobs and economic security in regional areas, along with feeding and clothing the people of Queensland, Australia and exporting across the world.

Therefore, consultation with key industry stakeholders to analyse the potential effects of the amendments should be an essential step prior to the introduction of new legislation yet has not been the case.

Agricultural landholders, given the appropriate framework such as a selfassessable code and best practice guideline, have proven they are best placed to make responsible decisions about the sustainable management of natural resources.

For our cane growers the key problem is the legislation will stifle the projects targeted at creating additional