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ETS incentivising whole farm conversions into forestry, farmers say

Posted: 17 Jul 2025

Federated Farmers is urging the government to listen to its submission on legislation that looks to prevent whole-farm conversions into forestry.

The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Scheme-Forestry Conversion) Amendment Bill had its first reading in June and a number of submissions were heard in a parliamentary select committee on Tuesday.

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