Farmers, landowners and community members are invited to comment on Queensland’s new biosecurity regulations aimed at protecting the agricultural sector and environment.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister John McVeigh said the regulations would underpin the new Biosecurity Act 2014 passed by Parliament earlier this year.
“I encourage Queenslanders to consider the regulations and provide comment as part of the consultation which is open until 5pm, Friday November 21,” Mr McVeigh said.
“This is an opportunity for Queensland to modernise laws that are well overdue, with some of our biosecurity rules being in place for more than a century.”
Mr McVeigh said the new Act would streamline processes, reduce red tape and improve service delivery.
“However, before the Act can commence, existing regulations must be reviewed, which is what we are seeking feedback on through a Regulatory Impact Statement.”
Mr McVeigh said some of the requirements in the current regulations would be maintained, but others would be removed as they were no longer necessary.
“The options outlined in the Regulatory Impact Statement were developed in consultation with industry over many months, with the costs and benefits of each option now detailed for wider community consideration.”
To have your say on biosecurity regulations, download the Regulatory Impact Statement here.
