Commonwealth agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce released the government’s Agriculture Competitiveness White Paper this week.
Local member Melissa Price urges you to read the document and send in your comments.
Submissions close 17 April.
You can read her statement here:
MELISSA PRICE MP
Federal Member for Durack
Media Release
It’s your time to think big about Australian agriculture
6 February 2014
Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price has welcomed today’s release of an issues paper that will guide the future development of the Abbott led Government’s Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper.
The issues paper was released by Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and identifies the key matters the Government would like input on.
Issues include access to finance, competitiveness through the value chain, reducing inefficient regulation, enhancing agricultural exports and managing drought for the longer term.
Ms Price said the White Paper will shape how Australia can build an agriculture sector that grows and delivers a greater return to our economy.
“I would encourage all Durack residents to get involved and have their say on its development,” Ms Price said.
“By participating in this process people have an exciting opportunity to share their vision for Australia, and in particular, Durack’s agriculture future.”
Submissions are due by 5pm EST, 17 April 2014.
For more information or to make a submission please visit www.agriculturalcompetitiveness.dpmc.gov.au
The towns and regional centres that the taskforce will visit are also available on the website.