Previous consultation
The first stage of the review involved talking to the public and stakeholder groups to identify key concerns and potential solutions.
Regional workshops in November 2011
Twelve regional workshops were held across regional NSW in late 2011. The workshops were an opportunity to ask questions about the review and provide feedback on the current regulation of native vegetation.
In a media release Minister Parker said that the sessions provided a good start to the review and thanked everyone who has contributed to the review so far.
Input from community members at each meeting were recorded. Links to the meeting notes on each catchment management authority website are below.
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Cooma, Southern Rivers CMA
Tuesday 15 November, 9:30am–12:30pm
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Condobolin, Lachlan CMA
Friday 18 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
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Gunnedah Bowling Club, Namoi CMA
Tuesday 15 November, 1:00pm–4:00pm
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Goulburn, Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA
Monday 21 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
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Tocumwal, Murray CMA
Wednesday 16 November, 9:30am–12:30pm
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Wagga Wagga, Murrumbidgee CMA
Monday 21 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
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Cobar, Western CMA
Thursday 17 November, 9:30am–12:30pm
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Narromine, Central West CMA
Thursday 24 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
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Ashford, Border Rivers/Gwydir CMA
Friday 18 November, 3:30-6:30pm
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Maitland, Hunter-Central Rivers CMA
Friday 25 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
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Wentworth, Lower Murray Darling CMA
Friday 18 November, 10:00am–1:00pm |
Grafton, Northern Rivers CMA
Friday 25 November, 9:30am–12:30pm |
Stakeholder reference group
A stakeholder reference group was established to provide input to the review including identifying issues with the current Regulation and reform proposals.
The groups includes representatives from:
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NSW Farmers Association
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Total Environment Centre
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Nature Conservation Council of NSW
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Local Government and Shires Association
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NSW Forest Products Association
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Timber Communities Australia
- Australian Forest Growers Association
A survey on experiences with the way government regulates native vegetation was conducted from 10 November 2011 to 30 March 2012. The survey was designed to give the public an alternative way of providing input to the review. Over 400 people completed the survey.
An independent expert has been engaged to analyse the survey responses. A fact sheet summarising the survey results along with the full report will be made available on this website once the independent expert has completed their analysis.
The results of the survey will be used to inform the review.
Page last updated: 01 June 2012
