Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The purpose of this Act is to protect--
(a) regrowth vegetation that is an endangered regional ecosystem in particular areas; and
(b) particular riparian regrowth vegetation in the Burdekin, Mackay Whitsunday and Wet Tropics catchments.
Note--
At the date of assent, a map showing the Burdekin, Mackay Whitsunday and Wet Tropics catchments can be inspected on the department's website at.
(2) The purpose is to be achieved mainly by restricting clearing of the endangered regrowth vegetation and riparian regrowth vegetation for a period of at least 3, but no more than 6, months while the State consults with stakeholders about the optimum way to regulate clearing of regrowth vegetation under the Vegetation Management Act.