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EPA Issues First Order Halting Land Clearing in Far North Queensland

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The Environmental Protection Agency issued an order in Far North Queensland to stop land clearing at Woombinoo Station. This action is based on new environmental reforms delivered by Labor. The order aims to protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park from sediment run-off resulting from clearing 1600 hectares of land.

From queenslandcountrylife.com.au

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The reforms establish a new power for the EPA to prevent serious environmental damage before it occurs. Under the revised framework, landholders must now gain approval to clear trees on private property if the clearing could impact a Matter of National Environmental Significance.

From queenslandcountrylife.com.au

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  • QueenslandSpeculative

    Queensland might face increased compliance costs for agriculture due to new land clearing restrictions.

  • Far North QueenslandSpeculative

    Far North Queensland could see changes in agricultural costs or supply due to restrictions on clearing land.

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