Well, we'll see what those publicans have to say when they're confronted with satellite imagery by the DEWNR and NVC, showing unauthorised native vegetation destruction - and the agents of these two Depts ask, "where is their consent for approval to clear native vegetation?"
Environment S.A. - native vegetation
The penalty for clearing native vegetation in S.A. without approval is a minimum fine of $100,000. If they end up fighting charges in the courts, the lawyers will be soaking up many tens of thousands as well.
There'd better be some money in that tourism game.
Environment S.A. - managing natural resources
Environment S.A. - change detection program
S.A. - NATIVE VEGETATION ACT 1991