22 June 2026.
AgForce members are encouraged to engage with the Queensland Productivity Commission's (QPC) inquiry into the impacts of the 2025 Commonwealth EPBC reforms.
Following extensive advocacy by AgForce over the past six months, the QPC inquiry provides an important opportunity for producers to directly inform Government about the practical impacts these reforms may have on farming businesses, property rights, vegetation management, water infrastructure, compliance requirements and the future productivity of Queensland agriculture. An impact analysis was not done by the federal government as part of the EPBC Reforms, however the Queensland government have commissioned this to understand the implications of this reform on Queensland.
The inquiry will be undertaken in two stages, with the current round of regional consultations and submissions informing an interim report, followed by a second phase of consultation later in 2026 to support the Commission's final report.
AgForce has invested significant time and resources ensuring the impacts of these reforms are understood by Ministers, government departments, parliamentary inquiries and regulators. However, there is no substitute for Government hearing directly from producers and regional communities.
Regional Consultation Dates
📍 Toowoomba – 22 June 2026
📍 Gold Coast – 24 June 2026
📍 Townsville – 30 June 2026
📍 Cairns – 7 July 2026
📍 Mackay – 15 July 2026
📍 Rockhampton – 22 July 2026
📍 Roma – 28 July 2026
AgForce have also requested Charleville and Cloncurry towards the end of July. The sessions are 1:1. Please let your regional manager know directly if you would like to participate in these sessions or register directly though enquiry@qpc.qld.gov.au.
Key Dates and contacts
• Written submissions close: 13 July 2026
• To register for consultation, please contact the Commission at enquiry@qpc.qld.gov.au
• To find out more or to Subscribe, please go to the following link
• To find out more about what EPBC Reforms mean for you go to the following link
AgForce strongly encourages all members to register for a consultation in their region as soon as possible. Strong producer participation will help ensure the full economic, operational and social impacts of the reforms are properly considered by Government.
Members seeking further information or assistance are encouraged to contact their Regional Manager or the AgForce policy team.