Identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef

October 2020

© Commonwealth of Australia 2020
ISBN: 978-1-76093-122-3

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List of Recommendations

Chapter 1—Background

Chapter 2—Governance framework and legislative arrangements

Chapter 3—Evidence-base on the impact of land-based run-off into the Great Barrier Reef

Chapter 4—The peer review process and the replicability of scientific research

Chapter 5—Rationale for the regulation of farming practices and the adoption of best practice

Chapter 6—Barriers to the adoption of best management practice programs

Chapter 7—Cooperation and collaboration

Coalition Senators - Dissenting Report

Additional Comments - Australian Greens

Additional Comments - Senator Malcolm Roberts

Appendix 1—Submissions

Appendix 2—Public hearings and witnesses

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3511
rrat.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef.



Past Public Hearings

28 Aug 2020:
28 Jul 2020: Brisbane
27 Jul 2020: Brisbane

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