PETER Spencer has talked a lot in recent weeks about climate change and carbon sinks, but the root of his problem with government lies in the native vegetation laws that have prevented him from clearing – and farming – much of his land… Read more here.
Jen says
After 52 days Peter is coming down. But has promised to continue the fight:
http://agmates.ning.com/group/peterspencerhungerstrike/forum/topic/show?id=3535428%3ATopic%3A54463&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_topic
janama says
A local farmer friend was charged and convicted of clearing land and was given a $10,000 fine and is not allowed to touch anything on his property for 10 years!! I gather all the local farmers are heading to a big protest in Lismore.