Reminder to KCGO Members – Harvest Deduction Forms
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Energy Solutions for Irrigation – Information Session
Heavy Vehicle National Law
HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW
National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice 2019 (No.1)
A new Notice is in place across large parts of regional Australia, removing the need to apply for permits to move many agricultural combinations on public roads. Farmers should check the Operator’s Guide and online maps to establish whether a permit to move a vehicle is still required.
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Member Notice – Application of Fire Permit
Member Notice – Application of Fire Permit and Instruction & Workplace Health & Safety – Cane & Trash Blanket Burning Information
A reminder to all members of the need to complete their annual “Application For Permit To Light Fire” prior to season commencement. Application form and explanatory notes are attached.
Application for a ‘Permit to Light Fire’ is made through your local fire warden. If unsure of your fire warden contact details they can be located via the “Fire Warden Finder” by using the following link https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/fw_finder.aspx After receipt of your application the fire warden may impose conditions on a permit to reduce unwanted risk or nuisance to other people, property or to the environment. The fire warden may refuse to issue a permit if they believe that appropriate safety measures cannot be reasonably achieved.
It is also a timely reminder of the importance of providing a safe working environment on farms not only for growers but contractors and employees alike. Have also taken the opportunity to repost guidelines developed by KCGO to assist growers/contractors when undertaking cane and trash blanket burning. We would encourage members to utilise guidelines, as having in place a set of documentary procedures would be advantageous in any legal defence should someone be maimed or worse, whilst undertaking this task on your farm and results in action taken for a breach of WH & S legislation.
At the end of the day no one wants to experience or be involved in a workplace incident or injury but nevertheless no one can afford to ignore safe work practices.
So let’s all stay safe in 2019
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BPS – Approved Plants Prices – 2019
BPS – Approved Plants Prices – 2019
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SRA Newsletter
SRA Newsletter
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Chem Clear Registrations Reminder
Chem Clear Registrations Reminder
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Parliamentary Broadcast of Public Hearing
INNOVATION, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE (ITDEC) PUBLIC HEARING
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (GREAT BARRIER REE PROTECTION MEASURES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2019
Link to parliamentary broadcast of public hearing held in Brisbane yesterday morning in relation to the above amendment bill is attached from members information.
By invitation only industry stakeholders were given the opportunity to provide evidence to the committee enquiry in relation to legislation amendment bill.
http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/Committees?reference=C5016#parentVerticalTab6
Les Elphinstone
Manager KCGO
Farmers silenced in Reef Regulations consultation – QFF
Farmers silenced in Reef regulations ‘consultation’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has questioned the Queensland Government’s ability to represent all Queenslanders after it cancelled public hearings on the new reef catchment regulations in the regions the legislation will impact.
Despite being silenced in the consultation process, the Environmental Protection (Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 will see a greater regulatory burden placed on Queensland’s farmers while not guaranteeing any benefits for the Great Barrier Reef.
QFF President Stuart Armitage said farmers in the reef catchments affected by these changes had a right to be heard and the Queensland Government had a duty to listen.
“The Innovation, Tourism Development and Environment Committee will only hold one public hearing in Brisbane next week, but this Bill applies to people in coastal regions almost the entire length of the state,” Mr Armitage said.
“QFF acknowledges the Office of the Great Barrier Reef undertook an extended consultation process through the Agricultural Stakeholder Advisory Group, but some of the more concerning elements of the proposed regulations were included after this process.”
“Moreover, the issues raised by agricultural stakeholders have not been reflected in the Bill, so many have seen this process as a ‘presentation exercise’ rather than a consultation process.”
“Clearly, the Committee would benefit from regional hearings to engage directly with those people the proposed regulations will affect.”
Mr Armitage said the situation brought into question whether the basic mechanics of our Parliamentary process were fit for purpose.
“The committees are our ‘house of review’. They must be able to genuinely review legislation and put forward informed recommendations to improve law making in the interests of all Queenslanders,” Mr Armitage said.
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Kayla Plunkett – 0448 000 692
ONLINE QFF STATEMENT
Global Sugar Alliance – Countries join forces in WTO action against India
