Overhaul of the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce
Source: Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Northern Australia
The Rudd Government today announced an overhaul of the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce to set a new direction for the body with an emphasis on sustainable economic development.
The changes include new membership, removing all politicians from the group, and new terms of reference, tackling the environmental, economic and social challenges facing northern Australia in the 21st century. The new taskforce draws on experience from a diverse range of interests, including business, indigenous, conservation, agriculture, mining and science.