Rural Life
A minister has said that options, including a pilot insurance policy, are being considered to solve the "complex" issue of farmer indemnity.
The Department of Rural and Community Development said that it continues to explore options around...
Work is ongoing to explore what may be possible through legislative provisions to protect landowners that provide recreational access.
The National Indemnity Scheme, being developed to protect farmers and landowners, is set to be introduced initially for upland areas.
The introduction of a national indemnity scheme continues to be a priority for the Department of Rural and Community Development.
A National Indemnity Scheme would protect landowners from being overly exposed to claims made by recreational users of their land.
