Bill 52: Agriculture Land Commission Amendment Act, 2018 passes and receives Royal Assent. This important piece of legislation fulfils the following:

Firstly, it restores the integrity of the Agricultural Land Reserve and sends a clear message that all land in the ALR will benefit from the same, strong protections.

Secondly, it stops the outrageous provisions for mega-mansions on farmland and ensures that all new houses are under 500 square metres, thereby helping to curb speculation which is driving up the cost of both farmland and residential houses in the region.