Producers across Queensland’s Reef catchments are being invited to have their say on how farming regulations are written and understood.
Queensland Agriculture is reviewing the regulated standards that apply to commercial sugarcane and banana cultivation and beef cattle grazing within the Great Barrier Reef catchment, as part of a statutory review. The aim is to ensure the rules are practical, evidence-based, and easy to follow—so they work better for both farmers and the environment.
These standards are designed to reduce sediment and nutrient runoff, helping to keep valuable soil on farm and safeguard waterways that flow to the Reef. But the state government wants to know whether some requirements are unclear or difficult to implement—and they’re looking for real-world input from the people who work the land every day.
Growers, graziers, advisors, industry reps and anyone with an interest in sustainable farming practices are encouraged to provide feedback. You can contribute via online surveys, written submissions, phone chats with the review team, or by attending upcoming workshops focused on bananas (July 31) and beef grazing (August 5).
The review does not consider changes to the legislative framework or penalty provisions—it’s focused squarely on the regulated standards and supporting materials like methodologies and guides.
Public consultation is open until Friday 8 August 2025.
This is your chance to shape how the Reef protection regulations are applied—so they reflect both current science and on-the-ground realities.
Learn more and provide feedback online: https://brnw.ch/21wUpkT
Or visit: www.qld.gov.au/ReefRegulations
Because when it comes to protecting the Reef and your livelihood, your voice matters.
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