How to make a submission -
The Natural Resources Committee is calling for submissions to its inquiry on the management of Buffel Grass (Cenchrus ciliaris and Cenchrus pennisetiformis) in South Australia, with particular reference to:
a. The current and projected spread and distribution of buffel grass across South Australia, including areas at greatest risk of further spread;
b. The impacts of buffel grass on:
- Environment, including biodiversity, native vegetation, threatened species, and bushfire risk
- Culture, including Aboriginal cultural heritage and Country
- Economics and society, including pastoral land and remote communities
- critical infrastructure including road/rail transportation network, powerlines and renewable energy projects;
c. Updates of the implementation of the South Australian Buffel Grass Strategic Plan (2019 -2024) including progress to date, emerging challenges, best practice approaches to the prevention, containment and management of buffel grass, and opportunities to improve and support its ongoing delivery;
d. Current legislation, policy and governance framework for the management of buffel grass in South Australia, including coordination between relevant stakeholders, research and monitoring, mapping, community awareness and early interventions; and
e. Any other relevant matter
Any person or organisation wishing to make a written submission to the Committee is invited to do so by 5pm Friday 9 October 2026.
Written submissions addressing the terms of reference above should be sent to
NRC.Assembly@parliament.sa.gov.au or
Natural Resources Committee
GPO Box 572
ADELAIDE SA 5001
All submissions will be made publicly available via the parliamentary website, unless specifically requested and agreed to by the Committee.
For any queries, please contact the Parliamentary Officer for Natural Resources Committee on 8237 9453 or at the above email address.