AgForce identifies red tape cuts

Last week AgForce made a submission to the Productivity Commission's investigation into priority areas for reducing unnecessary regulation of Australian agriculture and how government at all levels can coordinate more effectively.

The Inquiry was commissioned to promote the economic potential of agriculture and improved productivity and global competitiveness.

AgForce undertook a rapid review which showed that just at a state level Queensland agriculture was affected by regulation contained within over 75 Acts and Regulations covering over 17,590 pages, not including local Government by-laws, Codes or Federal legislation.

A further 50 Acts are administered by the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources.

Our submission recommended that the Government use 'best practice' regulatory processes, including impact assessments of proposed laws, and implement a regular cost/benefit analysis to better identify and prioritise regulations for reform.

We highlighted a number of priority areas included regulations concerning: the environment (including vegetation); transportation; workplace safety and employment; resource sector impact management; taxation; firearms; and kangaroo management.

Educating producers on regulations and any changes is vitally important but underdone by governments.

The Commission will produce a draft report, expected to be released in May 2016, with further public comment able to be made at that stage.

The final report is expected to be provided to the Australian Government in August 2016.

AgForce's submission is available here and further details on the inquiry are available here.

Emanate has a wealth of experience and is across all facets regarding the environment. We are readily able to draft and deliver a submission on your behalf and in your best interests. Contact Emanate today so that we can assist you with your query or submission request.

Source: http://www.agforceqld.org.au/edm/index.php?story=6747&id=1697205


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