8th March 2007Ashley McKay has notched an early win in his quest for accountability within the Queensland Government for its failed pursuit of him over tree clearing charges.The Crime and Misconduct Commission last month referred … Continue Reading
2nd March 2007The shoe is now firmly on the other foot for Ashley McKay, with the Crime and Misconduct Commission ordering an investigation into the actions of six Queensland Government employees involved in his landmark … Continue Reading
5th February 2007A new NSW Government Report on the management of native vegetation confirms that farmers are doing the right thing by the environment, according to the NSW Farmers’ Association.Association president, Jock Laurie, says claims … Continue Reading
31st January 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association today welcomes the NSW Opposition’s Native Vegetation policy announcement.The association’s president, Jock Laurie, says, “The NSW Farmers’ Association has raised concerns about the current Native Vegetation regulations. “The Opposition’s … Continue Reading
31st January 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association today welcomes the NSW Opposition’s Native Vegetation policy announcement.The association’s president, Jock Laurie, says, “The NSW Farmers’ Association has raised concerns about the current Native Vegetation regulations. “The Opposition’s … Continue Reading
31st January 2007The NSW Farmers’ Association today welcomes the NSW Opposition’s Native Vegetation policy announcement.The association’s president, Jock Laurie, says, “The NSW Farmers’ Association has raised concerns about the current Native Vegetation regulations. “The Opposition’s … Continue Reading
12th January 2007The Queensland Nationals are demanding the State Government extend its native vegetation compensation scheme.With only six weeks left before applications close, The Nationals say more than half of the State Government’s $130 million … Continue Reading
17th November 2006Increasing demand from industry is paving the way for the development of a major market in selling farming vegetation for carbon credits.A deal approved on Tuesday will see development rights of undeveloped south-west … Continue Reading
27th September 2006 After 6 long years and over a dozen court proceedings Ashley and Doris McKay of Torres Park Augathella have had their appeal against a conviction for illegally clearing commercial cypress pine in … Continue Reading
22nd June 2006 The Queensland Government continues to provide vegetation management aid to landholders and clearing contractors, Natural Resources Minister, Henry Palaszczuk, said. Mr Palaszczuk said the level of enterprise assistance provided by the Queensland … Continue Reading
26th May 2006 The Department of Natural Resources and Mines is currently undertaking an ‘illegal tree clearing blitz’ in South West Queensland. The investigations are occurring at a time when landholders are still feeling the … Continue Reading
18th November 2005 North Queensland Register Editorial Senior people in the Department of Natural Resources and Mines must be heartily wishing they had never heard of Shane Watts. For 17 months, the department doggedly pursued … Continue Reading
20th September 2005 Queensland’s strict ban on tree clearing is severely damaging farmers and deliversing little in the way of environmental results, according to the nation’s chief commoditiies forecaster. In its latest report, the Australian … Continue Reading
15th June 2005 John Purcell, Chairman of “Property Rights Australia”, will be hosting a meeting with other board members to discuss issues relating to your rights as a property owner. If you own property large … Continue Reading