Dr Anthony Lynham
August 28, 2018
A repeated claim that farmers in drought-stricken western Queensland have been banned from pushing mulga to feed stock has been shot down by the State Government.
Natural Resources Minister Anthony Lynham assured Queensland farmers on Tuesday they can still push mulga to feed stock.
“It’s disappointing that this myth continues to circulate, and I’ve even called the Federal Minister (David Littleproud) this morning to clear this up with him,” Mr Lynham said.
“Under the LNP, graziers could harvest up to 50 per cent of the regulated mulga on their property in a 10-year period.
“This has not changed.”
Dr Lynham said the facts were:
- Fodder harvesting is still self-assessable (as it was under the LNP)
- It is still free to notify to harvest under what’s now known as an acceptable development code (online or by hard copy form)
“I call on everyone to stop causing unnecessary angst in our rural communities,’ Dr Lynham said.
“The Palaszczuk Government is backing farmers and drought-affected communities.
“It’s time for all levels of government to focus on the main game.”
