Mining and resources
Competition for prime agricultural land
With 80 percent of the state now under exploration permits, there is a continuing need for AgForce to be informed and involved at the interface between Queensland’s two great primary industries of mining and agriculture.
There are many positives for regional communities when resource-rich deposits are discovered and developed, but it is AgForce’s responsibility to balance that with policy discussions and decisions that are in the best interests of agriculture and food production in future.
Are you impacted?
Tips for landholders negotiating with petroleum and gas companies
Mining strategy
In September 2008, AgForce outlined a strategy to reduce the conflict between mining and agriculture which required a whole-of-government response.
The first layer of that strategy included better access to government information for landholders about their rights and obligations and assistance in negotiations with resource companies.
To a large degree this has been achieved with mining liaison officer Gerry McKie and legal aid solicitor Glen Martin, as well as two deputy mining registrars working from a new mining office at Roma.
Introducing equity into the interaction between landholders and miners remains a work in progress. AgForce is prominently involved in the Queensland Government’s Land Access Working Group which is developing some new standards about how various parties work together.
A new code of conduct and compliance regime for exploration is being developed for exploration of minerals (including coal), petroleum and gas. More information about this will come in 2010.
Want to know more?
Our frequently asked questions page provides more information, or our mining contacts can help you with any queries.
With 80 percent of the state now under exploration permits, there is a continuing need for AgForce to be informed and involved at the interface between Queensland’s two great primary industries of mining and agriculture.
There are many positives for regional communities when resource-rich deposits are discovered and developed, but it is AgForce’s responsibility to balance that with policy discussions and decisions that are in the best interests of agriculture and food production in future.
Are you impacted?
Tips for landholders negotiating with petroleum and gas companies
Mining strategy
In September 2008, AgForce outlined a strategy to reduce the conflict between mining and agriculture which required a whole-of-government response.
The first layer of that strategy included better access to government information for landholders about their rights and obligations and assistance in negotiations with resource companies.
To a large degree this has been achieved with mining liaison officer Gerry McKie and legal aid solicitor Glen Martin, as well as two deputy mining registrars working from a new mining office at Roma.
Introducing equity into the interaction between landholders and miners remains a work in progress. AgForce is prominently involved in the Queensland Government’s Land Access Working Group which is developing some new standards about how various parties work together.
A new code of conduct and compliance regime for exploration is being developed for exploration of minerals (including coal), petroleum and gas. More information about this will come in 2010.
Want to know more?
Our frequently asked questions page provides more information, or our mining contacts can help you with any queries.