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Greens Push for Stricter Blueberry Farm Regulations in NSW

2/1/2026

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Cate Faehrmann, a Greens member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, will introduce a bill to expand council powers over blueberry farm expansion to address environmental concerns, including buffers between farms and homes and stricter pesticide regulations.
The state Labor government is considering an inquiry into alleged worker exploitation in the region.
The planning department has rejected proposals for mandatory development approvals for blueberry farms.

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Story summary

Cate Faehrmann, a Greens member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, will introduce a bill to expand council powers over blueberry farm expansion to address environmental concerns, including buffers between farms and homes and stricter pesticide regulations.
The state Labor government is considering an inquiry into alleged worker exploitation in the region.
The planning department has rejected proposals for mandatory development approvals for blueberry farms.