EPBC Reform CQ - Rolleston: What Every Queensland Producer Needs to Know

Environmental regulations are changing, and understanding what they mean for your farming or grazing business has never been more important.

Join AgForce Queensland for a practical, in-person roadshow bringing together industry and government representatives to unpack regulatory changes, answer producer questions and provide practical information to support on-farm decision-making.

11:00am - Registration & Coffee

11:30am - Program commences

EPBC Reforms

Speakers: Anna Fiskbek, AgForce Queensland

Understand the latest EPBC reforms and what they mean for farming and grazing operations, including:

• AgForce advocacy and industry priorities
• What has changed under the EPBC reforms
• The 15-year rule and regrowth management
• Continuing Use Exemptions
• Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES)
• Self-assessment and referral processes
• Commonwealth vs Queensland regulation
• Compliance, enforcement and risk management
• Potential impacts on routine farming and grazing operations
• Economic impacts on agriculture

EPBC Regulatory Q&A:
The session will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions directly of representatives from the EPBC Regulatory Support Branch, Environment Regulation Division.

NatureLedger

Speaker: Mark Pawsey, CEO, AgCarE

Discover NatureLedger, a practical tool designed to help producers understand environmental values on their property, support compliance requirements and make more informed land management decisions.

Fire Management

Speaker: Rural Fire Services Queensland

A practical session covering fire management, preparedness and key considerations for landholders and primary producers.

MLA

Speaker: Alister Hawksford & Jacob Betros, Program Manager - Sustainability Credentials

Supporting producers through EPBC act changes.

Cost: FREE for AgForce members | $25 per person for non-members

Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea, plus an opportunity to connect with fellow producers, industry representatives, AgForce staff and our valued corporate partners.

Come along to understand the changes, ask questions directly and access practical information and tools to support your business and on-farm decision-making.