SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Inquiry into Biochar

The Natural Resources Committee resolved at its meeting on 27 June 2022 to conduct an inquiry into biological charcoal (biochar).

The terms of reference for the Inquiry are:

That the Committee investigate and report on biochar, with particular reference to:

1. The production of biochar in South Australia, interstate and internationally;
2. Current and possible future uses of biochar in South Australia, interstate and internationally;
3. The potential impact of the production and use of biochar, including consideration of
   1. environmental impacts;
   2. best use of raw material;
   3. climate impacts and potential carbon credits; and
   4. productivity of crops and animals;
4. The potential health impact of the production, use and consumption of biochar;
5. Any legal, financial or administrative barriers to the production, use and export of biochar in South Australia, and possible solutions to those barriers; and
6. Any other relevant matter.

Further information can be found on the NRC webpage, via https://www.parliament.sa.gov.au/en/Committees/Committees-Detail

Any person or organisation wishing to provide a written submission to the Committee is invited to do so by close of business Monday 22 August 2022.

Enquiries and submissions should be directed to:

The Parliamentary Officer
Natural Resources Committee
GPO Box 572
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8237 9387 
Email : NRC.Assembly@parliament.sa.gov.au