The “Tower of Hope” Town Hall meetings and a NSW Farmers’ Association petition emerged yesterday as two actions to keep the pressure on governments to attend to property rights.

The petition seeks legislative change and failing that a referendum to allow the Australian people to decide on “just terms” compensation while Bogan Shire mayor Ray Donald says property rights are lacking legislation.

The perceived erosion of property rights’ cause was kicked on at Tuesday’s rally at Parliament House in Canberra, attended by more than 4000 people.

Mr Spencer, who became a prominent figure because of his 52-day hunger strike on a high tower on his property, indicated that he would take the property rights message across Australia.

Organiser Steve Truman yesterday confirmed Dubbo was on Mr Spencer’s itinerary and that it was likely Mr Spencer would arrive in Dubbo in early March.

“Because there were so many who couldn’t get to Canberra, the next step is to take Peter to regional centres,” he said.

The regional trip had already garnered interest and registrations, he said.

Cr Donald was one of those at the Canberra rally and he’s not ready to let the issue rest.

Politicians had to step in because judges indicated they needed legislation to guide them, Cr Donald said.

Mining versus the retention of productive agricultural land, irrigators paying for water entitlements they did not receive and properties becoming national parks were other key issues, he said.

The NSW Farmers’ Association launched a petition to allow farmers from across the State to “add their voice” to those at the rally.

“Essentially our message is that farmers must be compensated for the provision of biodiversity services and carbon services as well as the erosion of farmer’s property rights as a result of Government regulation and legislation,” Mr Armstrong said.

“The petition firstly asks the House of Representatives to restore farmers’ rights to sustainably manage their properties.

“Secondly, ensure that there is fair and reasonable rent for provision of environmental services, paying farmers fair value for carbon embodied in native vegetation and providing just terms compensation when Governments make decisions that devalue property,” he said.

The petition is available at www.nswfarmers.org.au.