12 December 2022.
It’s been a long time coming, but the Queensland Government is finally responding to AgForce’s efforts in calling for a clearer position on coexistence with natural resources companies.
Our expectations include the need for a more consistent regulatory framework for negotiation of property access and protection of property assets.
On the 24 November AgForce representatives were invited to a presentation of three papers:
- Land Access and Coexistence: A review of coexistence principles and coexistence institutions (QRDIP Actions 23 & 24)
- Improving Queensland’s land release process (QRIDP Action 37) -
- An enhanced regulatory framework for mining claim (QRIDP Action 39) -
The Queensland Government is inviting interested parties to provide comment on each of these papers.
Over the coming weeks, the AgForce Natural Resource Committee will prepare submissions and welcomes AgForce members to both assist them prepare a response and to provide individual submissions.
In partnership with the Department of Resources, AgForce is planning engagements with properties and members impacted by small-holder mining in early February.
Please feel free to contact Dr Greg Leach on 0428 720 651 or leachg@agforceqld.org.au if you have questions and suggestions.