Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994
LegislationReferenced in 3 bills
Farm Business Debt Mediation Bill 2016
This bill forces banks and other lenders to offer farmers mediation before they can enforce a farm mortgage, giving struggling farmers a structured chance to negotiate outside of court. It also renames QRAA as the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority, lets industry bodies run their own biosecurity accreditation schemes, clears the way for viruses to be used as pest control, and allows Queensland cannabis growers to supply seed to medicinal cannabis producers.
Rural and Regional Adjustment (Development Assistance) Amendment Bill 2016
This bill proposed turning the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority into a new Rural and Industries Development Bank with the power to borrow money, lend commercially, and restructure debts for farmers and rural businesses. Introduced as a private member's bill by Mr R Katter MP, it was later discharged and did not become law.
Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill makes a broad range of changes across agriculture, biosecurity, animal welfare, forestry, racing and nature conservation law. Its most prominent measures double penalties for trespassing on farming land, strengthen biosecurity obligations for anyone entering places where biosecurity matter is present, clarify that leaving animals in hot vehicles is an offence, and expand access to farm debt mediation.