AgForce is urging the Queensland Government to strengthen the State’s rural voice on Local Drought Committees (LDCs) – keeping those most affected at the heart of decisions.
The call comes as Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner announces a review of the State’s drought declaration process, which includes looking into the continuation and current structure of LDCs.
Current Queensland drougt map, updated in early June.
Mr Furner said the review, to be conducted by former AgForce chief executive officer Charles Burke, will examine how drought declarations are made and how they…
