LEETON shire's priority issues will be taken to a high level later this year.
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Leeton Shire Council will again be attending the National General Assembly of Local Government in June and it has endorsed five key motions to be submitted as part of the event.
Council has prepared motions on:
- Water security.
- Constitutional recognition of local government.
- National Agricultural Strategy.
- Ice Inquiry findings.
- Weed Management - Fleabane (noxious and emerging weeds).
Leeton mayor Paul Maytom said it was important council continues to advocate strongly to all levels of government on topics that are important to the wellbeing and sustainability of the community.
"Water remains the lifeblood of our community," he said.
"A clear, realistic and integrated approach to water policy and management needs to be urgently adopted and maintained by governments.
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"The 2030 Roadmap Australian Agriculture's Plan for a $100 billion industry has been endorsed by the federal government and presents some positive initiatives to expand national agricultural growth.
"However, in the pursuit of this growth plan, we must also acknowledge and support the existing agricultural diversity, industries and infrastructure inherent in rural Australia to ensure the future health and sustainability of our long- established rural communities."
Council will also call on the federal government to dedicate funds to increase drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation options in rural and regional areas as a matter of priority.
It would also like to see the development and implementation of a weed management plan to protect agricultural land from the Fleabane weed species incursion in order to maintain the productivity of agricultural land and ensure the sustainability of regional communities.
The annual conference will be held in Canberra and has delegates from across the country attending from states and territories throughout.