Committee Details

committee's report

The committee tabled its report to the House on Tuesday 14 May 2013.

View:     Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013
View:     Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 Explanatory Notes
View:     Report No. 23, 54th Parliament - Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013

Referral

On 20 March 2013 the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Hon Andrew P Cripps MP, introduced the Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 to the Queensland Parliament.

In accordance with Standing Order 131, the Bill has been referred to the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee for consideration.

About the Bill

The objectives of the Bill are to amend the vegetation management framework, Land Act 1994, Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and Wild Rivers Act 2005 to:-

• reduce red tape and regulatory burden on landholders, business and government
• support the four pillar economy - construction, resources, agriculture and tourism
• maintain protection and management of Queensland's native vegetation resources.

The vegetation management framework consists of the Vegetation Management Act 1999 and the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and their regulations.

Submissions closed :   10 April 2013.
Public hearings            17 April 2013 - transcript
                                      22 April 2013 - transcript