SW councils planning socio-economic study on carbon impact

Sally Gall
Updated April 29 2021 - 4:42pm, first published 3:30pm
Quilpie Shire Mayor Stuart Mackenzie wants to see a cap placed on how much of a property can be locked up for carbon farming.
Quilpie Shire Mayor Stuart Mackenzie wants to see a cap placed on how much of a property can be locked up for carbon farming.

South west Queensland councils impacted by the federal government's Emissions Reduction Fund are working towards implementing a socio-economic study, in order to properly gauge the impact of the scheme on their communities.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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