Vegetation Management (Clearing for Relevant Purposes) Amendment Bill 2017

Overview

This bill proposed two changes to Queensland's Vegetation Management Act 1999. It would have required the government to issue a formal written notice when it rejected a vegetation clearing application, giving applicants the right to seek an internal review. It also would have allowed graziers to apply to clear land to grow feed for livestock by removing grazing from the list of excluded activities. The bill was introduced by Shane Knuth MP and lapsed at the end of the 55th Parliament, so it did not become law.

Who it affects

Graziers and primary producers wanting to clear land for pasture or feed production, and anyone concerned about native vegetation clearing in Queensland.

Key changes

• Graziers would be able to apply to clear land for 'high value agriculture' to produce livestock feed
• The chief executive would be required to issue a formal information notice when rejecting a clearing application under section 22A
• That notice would unlock the right to an internal review of the refusal
• The bill lapsed at the end of the 55th Parliament and did not become law