Coexistence and community support

Why this matters

While Queensland has vast lands and waters, the most fertile and productive areas are under intense competition from housing, energy, mining, infrastructure and other industries. As the population expands, there will always be competing needs across the economy, society and environment, and a requirement for balanced land and sea use.

Planning that safeguards prime agricultural land and waters for primary production is fundamental to attracting investment into primary industries. It also underpins Queensland's ability to feed and house its population, and to provide economic prosperity to regional communities.

Long-term resource security, including access to agriculture, timber, fisheries and water for irrigation, is essential for off-setting risk.

The future must enshrine both the right to operate, with industry's role as land and sea stewards, providing sustainable and resilient primary industries.

The broader community expects the primary industries sector to be stewards of the land and sea for current and future generations. While Queensland's primary industries are leaders in stewardship of our natural assets, there is work to be done to demonstrate this critical role to the community and our increasingly discerning local and global consumers.

What outcome will be achieved

Primary industries have strong protections and frameworks, and the community recognises and supports their role as land and sea stewards, optimising resource use for primary industries production alongside other land and sea uses, and for providing food security to the nation.

What will success look like

Primary industries are trusted, valued and prioritised, where land and sea resource conflict exists.

Opportunities

• Land and sea management: Sustainable management systems are underpinned by fair, transparent and coordinated planning. They balance resource use for economic and environmental outcomes and strengthen confidence in the sector. These systems leverage opportunities across the resources, energy and environmental sectors to optimise resource use for the best outcomes.
• Food, fibre and foliage for the nation: Queensland's primary industries play a fundamental role in securing Australia's food and housing security through food and timber production. Our primary industries provide regular access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet dietary needs for an active and healthy life.
• Leveraging our reputation: Our reputation for sustainable, ethical and high-quality products can be leveraged through data, labelling and branding to build greater brand awareness and expansion in new markets.