Learn why a simple policy change could boost Nature Refuge uptake and deliver stronger outcomes for Queensland’s special biodiversity.
Queensland landholders play a critical role in safeguarding species, sequestering carbon, and maintaining healthy landscapes – whilst also contributing to state and national conservation goals.Despite delivering these public benefits, many private landholders miss out on land tax exemptions that other landholders enjoy: Queensland is the only state in Australia that still levies land tax on land protected with a Nature Refuge.A simple policy change could boost Nature Refuge uptake and deliver stronger outcomes for Queensland’s special biodiversity. This webinar explores the current land tax policy settings for Nature Refuges, and the opportunity to create a fairer system that incentivises and recognises landholders engaging in conservation and stewardship.SPEAKERS:
- Michael Cornish: Policy Lead, Australian Land Conservation Alliance
- Deborah Metters: Land for Wildlife Regional Coordinator, South East Queensland
- Moderated by Dr Liz O'Brien: CEO, Queensland Trust for Nature
Please note that none of the information provided in the webinar should be taken to constitute legal or financial advice.