September 10, 2018
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded drought-affected graziers to apply for a permit before grazing their stock along roadsides.
Short-term grazing permits can be issued for periods of up to three weeks.
Cost is $1.05 per head per week.
To get a permit, landholders must complete an application for a Stock Route Grazing Permit (see link below) and supply the following information:
- Number of head and description of herd (sex, age, brand)
- Public liability insurance details (minimum of $20 million)
- Property identification codes and lot on plan numbers of where the stock come from
- The area applying to be grazed.
The area to be grazed is usually adjacent to the land owner’s property, but if not, Council also requires a letter of non-objection from the adjoining landholder.
“Roadsides may only be grazed if a permit has been issued by Council,” a Council statement said.
“Applications will be assessed for safety to road users and other considerations on a case-by-case basis.
“Permits are issued dependent on pasture levels and can be renewed upon inspection.”
Acting Mayor Cr Kathy Duff encouraged farmers to take advantage of the permits.
- External link: Download a Stock Route Agistment Permit application form
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UPDATE 3:00pm
Council has provided some updated information:
This type of permit is specifically available for exceptional circumstances, including flood, fire and drought.
The fee of $1.05 per head per week is the minimum charge that Council can apply under the Stock Route Management Act 2002, which is administered by the State Government.
Although Council will be assessing applications and facilitating the permitting process, Council does not receive any revenue from the $1.05 charge, as this is a State Government fee (specifically, Section 187A (1) & (2) of the Stock Route Management Act 2002).
Councillors are currently lobbying the State Government to have the fee waived, and Council will update further as things progress.
