Australia is a significant player in world trade for several commodities and agriculture is a vital part of the Australian economy.Around 60% of Australia is devoted to agriculture, with three broad zones in which agricultural activity occurs. These are referred to as the pastoral, wheat–sheep,…
This Regulation replaces the Community Land Development Regulation 2000 which is repealed on 1 September 2007 by section 10 (2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989. The new Regulation provides for the following matters: (a) community plans, precinct plans and neighbourhood plans (Part 2), (b…
This Regulation, consisting of 37 sections divided into five Parts, provides for the following matters: community plans, precinct plans and neighbourhood plans (Part 2); plans relating to certain transactions, including transactions affecting community development lots, precinct development lots…
The object of this Regulation is to prescribe bamboo as a "tree" within the meaning of section 3 (1) of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006. Implements: Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006. (2017-05-17) Repealed by: Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Regulation…
Emerging concerns for environmental flows translate into reforms that aim to preserve minimal flows in rivers. These policy measures have consequences for traditional right-holders: how to share between consumptive users the new scarcity created by the protection of instream flows? This paper…
Should north Australia's extensive populations of feral animals be eradicated for conservation, or exploited as a rare opportunity for Indigenous enterprise in remote regions? We examine options for a herd of banteng, a cattle species endangered in its native Asian range but abundant in…
Auctions for conservation contracts are experiencing great popularity in Australia due to their perceived cost effectiveness. However, there is still much to be learned about this economic instrument. Queensland's state government recently decided to use an auction mechanism to allocate a $…
Irrigation induced salinity is a serious problem in many countries around the world. In Australia, this type of salinity is most pronounced in the valley of the River Murray in South Australia. Location of irrigation enterprises has been identified as a key factor that needs to be taken into…
This study examined the occurrence, relative abundance and condition of platypuses in the upper catchment of the South Esk River, in north-east Tasmania, Australia, and the impact of past forestry activities on the occurrence of platypuses in first order headwater streams. The main trapping…
The present water report is the final product emanating from efforts by FAO, IWMI and others to document and understand the implications of the irrigation sector embarking on a wide reform process. It is intended to be a knowledge synthesis document that captures the global experiences…