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Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the management and conservation of pastoral land; and for other purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Land & soil
Keyword
Land-use planning Environmental planning Access right Dispute settlement Institution Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Policy/planning Grazing Animal production Basic legislation Pastoralism
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 70 sections divided into eight and completed by one Schedule, provides for the management and conservation of pastoral lands in the territory of South Australia. The purpose of the Act is to ensure that all pastoral land in the State is well managed and utilized prudently so that its renewable resources are maintained and its yield sustained and to that purpose, provide for the effective monitoring of the condition of pastoral land, the prevention of degradation of the land and its indigenous plant and animal life and the rehabilitation of the land in cases of damage. The Act provides for the establishment of the Pastoral Board and regulates its operation and functioning, regulates the use of pastoral land, in respect also of traditional rights, and prescribes procedures for the settlement of disputes.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Regulations 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2018)

Keyword: Access right, Agricultural development, Range, Right of use, Royalties/fees, Grazing, Pastoralism, Livestock water use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Regulations 1991.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2003)

Keyword: Access right, Agricultural development, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX