The tussle regarding agricultural rates in the Bundaberg region continues, with a question in parliament triggering the latest volley. For months there has been a stalemate between a farming consortium (AgForce, Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers, Canegrowers Isis and Bundaberg Canegrowers) and Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) about a rates rise for agricultural land in the region. While the farmers are opposed to the rate rise, the council remained steadfast on their decisions regarding rated for the region. On February 24 Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said asked the Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Minister Steven Miles: