General News
25 August, 2022
Power to landholder bid
THE Coalition has promised to give power back to landholders to decide who can camp on their river frontages if it wins November’s state election,.And it has promised to beef up penalties to those who flout the rules. The Coalition says it will...
THE Coalition has promised to give power back to landholders to decide who can camp on their river frontages if it wins November’s state election,.
And it has promised to beef up penalties to those who flout the rules.
The Coalition says it will address concerns of landholders and farmers who lease frontages on more than 17,000km of river frontage across the state that range from biosecurity on farms to personal safety and the potential threat of litigation.
The changes would also include preventative measures against biosecurity threats and potential environmental damage.
All sites currently on the camp website would be re-assessed.
Opposition Leader Matt Guy said existing regulations that allow a camper free-for-all were unacceptable and are a threat to the biosecurity on working farms.
“This policy provides better protection of waterways and land as well as protections for licence holders, their stock and property.”
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