Public notices and consultations

This page provides the official list of the department’s consultations and statutory public notices (those that are open for feedback); statutory notifications (those that are for information only); and links to key topics with ongoing notifications.

In 2021, amendments to the Financial Accountability Act 2009 require Queensland Government agencies to publish information, public notices and advertising required by State law online. This is a change from the previous requirement to publish in print.

While there are some exemptions to the online publishing measure, allowing for print publication in limited circumstances, a corresponding online listing will also be published on this page.

Listing notices and consultations.

Open

  • Notice of Minister’s Intention to Appoint Grantee Public notice and consultation

    Open
    9 Sep to 17 Oct 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Tropical North Queensland

    The Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation intends to appoint Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7002) as grantee of lots 3 on RP738519, 330 on RP738177, 305 on RP739001,390 on RP739004, 124 on RP738161, 85 on RP738676, 110 on RP738992, 257 on RP738997, 373 on RP739002 and 398 on RP739004 to hold the land pursuant to section 40 of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991.

  • Coppabella Mine Major Amendment (A-EA-AMD-100600739) Public notice and consultation

    Open
    5 Sep to 3 Oct 2025 4:30pm
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation
    Region
    Mackay

    Peabody Coppabella Pty Ltd on behalf of the Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV) has lodged an application for a major amendment to environmental authority EPML00579213 relating to the reconfiguration and expansion of mining disturbance areas across the mining tenements. The activities authorised at Coppabella include Mining Black Coal and ancillary activities across Mining Leases’s ML70161, ML70163, ML70164, ML70236 ML70237 and Petroleum Lease PL1015.

  • Bribie Island National Park special management area (controlled action) declaration notice Public notification

    Posted
    4 September 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Brisbane, Sunshine Coast

    A special management area (controlled action) has been declared over part of Bribie Island National Park to allow for the modification of the area’s natural resources to protect and restore the natural values of the national park.

  • Proposed Isaac Downs Extension Project—Draft terms of reference Public notice and consultation

    Open
    2 Sep to 20 Oct 2025
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation
    Region
    Mackay

    Stanmore ID Extension Pty Ltd proposes to develop the Isaac Downs Extension project, an open-cut coal mine pit and associated infrastructure, mining approximately 2—4.5 million tonnes per year of run-of-mine coal over 15 years within an area of approximately 2,707 hectares. The project is within Mining Lease application (MLA) 700081, MLA 700082, MLA 700083 and MLA 700084 in the Bowen Basin. The project will result in approximately 30 Mt of primarily metallurgical coal product over the mining life.

  • Public notice of revocation proposals pursuant to sections 30 and 32 of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 Public notice and consultation

    Posted
    28 August 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the forestry and protected area estate including under sections 30 and 32 Nature Conservation Act 1992 Revocation Proposals – public notice pursuant to 173Q of the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and also seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.

  • Call for nominations to the Queensland Heritage Council Public notice and consultation

    Open
    27 Aug to 24 Sep 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Heritage

    The Queensland Government is seeking nominations from people with appropriate knowledge, expertise, and interest in heritage conservation for appointment as a member of the Queensland Heritage Council.

  • Consultation on proposed amendments to the protected area estate Public notice and consultation

    Open
    15 Aug to 14 Sep 2025 11:59pm closes today
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Tropical North Queensland

    The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make amendments to the protected area estate and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.

  • Consultation on proposed amendments to the protected area estate Public notice and consultation

    Open
    12 Aug to 16 Sep 2025 11:59pm closes soon
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the forestry and protected area estate and are seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights, and pursuant to section 70K of the Nature Conservation Act 1992, where appropriate.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 24 July 2025—Subordinate Legislation 2025 No. 83 Public notification

    Posted
    25 July 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland protected areas including Powrunna State Forest, Curra State Forest, Booyal State Forest, Wongi State Forest, Expedition (Limited Depth) National Park, Grongah National Park, South Cumberland Islands National Park and White Mountains National Park.

  • Marine park permit MPP18-001119-2 suspension lifted Public notification

    Posted
    2 May 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast

    The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has lifted the suspension of Marine Parks Permit MPP18-001119-2. The permit holder is now authorised to resume approved research activities within Moreton Bay Marine Park, limited to those specified under the current permit conditions.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 27 March 2025—Subordinate Legislation 2025 No. 16 Public notification

    Posted
    7 April 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland protected areas including Alford’s Gully Nature Refuge, Bolger Bay Nature Refuge, Dendrolagus Nature Refuge, Glenham Nature Refuge, Graham’s Park Nature Refuge, Hollindale Family Nature Refuge, LightHeart Forest Nature Refuge, Moonbeams Nature Refuge, Mount Ridgley Nature Refuge, North Ridge Nature Refuge, Quad’s Nature Refuge, Rainforest Rescue Nature Refuge, Rakuen Nature Refuge, Rowlands Nature Refuge and Zoomers Nature Refuge.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 20 February 2025—Subordinate Legislation 2025 No. 7 Public notification

    Posted
    25 February 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Watalgan State Forest, Alcock Forest Reserve, Danbulla West Forest Reserve, Japoon Forest Reserve, Malbon Thompson Forest Reserve, Mount Fisher Forest Reserve, Curtain Fig National Park, Curtis Island National Park, Danbulla National Park, Girramay National Park, Girringun National Park, Japoon National Park, Maalan National Park, Malbon Thompson Range National Park, Millstream Falls National Park, Mount Etna Caves National Park, Paluma Range National Park, Tuchekoi National Park, Tully Falls National Park, Tully Gorge National Park and Yungaburra National Park.

  • Notice of baiting program Public notification

    Posted
    26 September 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Whitsundays

    The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is undertaking an aerial baiting program for feral pigs on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 19 September 2024—Subordinate Legislation 2024 No. 222 Public notification

    Posted
    20 September 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Beerburrum East State Forest, Yurol State Forest, Ringtail State Forest, Targinie State Forest, Jimna State Forest, Peachester State Forest, Squirrel Creek State Forest, Bellthorpe State Forest, Beerburrum West State Forest, Deer Reserve State Forest, Elgin Vale State Forest, Curra State Forest, Luttons State Forest, Yabba State Forest, Delaneys Creek State Forest, Bellthorpe National Park, Expedition (Limited Depth) National Park, Girringun National Park, Glass House Mountains National Park, Great Sandy National Park, Redcliffe Tableland National Park, Squirrel Creek National Park, Tewantin National Park, Wrattens National Park, Deer Reserve Conservation Park, Delaneys Creek Conservation Park and Glass House Mountains Conservation Park.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 27 June 2024—Subordinate Legislation 2024 No.110 Public notification

    Posted
    3 July 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Eurimbula National Park, Girringun National Park, Gulngay National Park, Homevale National Park, Hull River National Park, Japoon National Park, Kuranda National Park, Littleton National Park, Lockyer National Park, Macalister Range National Park, Magnetic Island National Park, Mount Coolum National Park, Paluma Range National Park, Pioneer Peaks National Park, Russell River National Park, Tully Gorge National Park, Venman Bushland National Park, Wooroonooran National Park, Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Mouth of Baffle Creek Conservation Park, including an amendment for the continuation of recreational fishing and crabbing in all areas that are tidal in the tidal creeks and waterways of Eurimbula National Park.

  • Public notice of revocation proposals pursuant to sections 30 and 32 of the Nature Conservation Act 1992 Public notification

    Posted
    17 June 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Sections 30 and 32 Nature Conservation Act 1992 Revocation Proposals – public notice pursuant to 173Q of the Nature Conservation Act 1992

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 28 March 2024—Subordinate Legislation 2024 No. 27 Public notification

    Posted
    16 April 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Barron Gorge Forest Reserve, Dryander Forest Reserve, Kelvin Forest Reserve, Kuranda Forest Reserve, Macalister Range Forest Reserve, Yabba Forest Reserve 2, Barron Gorge National Park, Broad Sound Islands National Park, Curtis Island National Park, Dryander National Park, Ella Bay National Park, Eubenangee Swamp National Park, Eungella National Park, Gloucester Island National Park, Kelvin National Park, Keppel Bay Islands National Park, Kuranda National Park, Macalister Range National Park, Northumberland Islands National Park, Percy Isles National Park, Russell River National Park, South Cumberland Islands National Park, Wild Cattle Island National Park, Wrattens National Park, Broad Sound Islands Conservation Park and Middle Percy Island Conservation Park.

  • Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Public notification

    Posted
    20 March 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Bundaberg, Fraser Coast

    The draft Marine Parks (Great Sandy) Zoning Plan 2024 is available for inspection free of charge on the Queensland Government website or from some QPWS information centres.

  • Notice of extended baiting program Public notification

    Posted
    23 February 2024
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Whitsundays

    Notice of extended baiting program for feral pigs and foxes on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 7 December 2023—Subordinate Legislation 2023 No. 187 Public notification

    Posted
    11 December 2023
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Wickham Timber Reserve, Beerwah State Forest, West Cooroy State Forest, Passchendaele State Forest, Deer Reserve State Forest, Luttons State Forest, Mount Mee State Forest, D’Aguilar National Park, Daintree National Park, Plunkett Conservation Park, Mooloolah River Conservation Park, Deer Reserve Conservation Park, West Cooroy Conservation Park, Glass House Mountains Conservation Park, Kamerunga Conservation Park and Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park.

  • Amendments to QPWS-managed areas, endorsed by Governor in Council on 30 November 2023—Subordinate Legislation 2023 No.172 Public notification

    Posted
    6 December 2023
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Bowling Green Bay National Park, Brampton Islands National Park, Broad Sound Islands National Park, Eurimbula National Park, Gloucester Island National Park, Goodedulla National Park, Main Range National Park, Northumberland Islands National Park, Repulse Islands National Park, Smith Islands National Park, South Cumberland Islands National Park and Main Range Conservation Park.

Ongoing notifications

  • Environmental authority applications Public notification

    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation

    View a listing of all current environmental authority application or amendment applications and documents that include public notification as part of the assessment by the department. When specific applications are open for submission they will be listed on this page.

  • Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Public notification Consultation

    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation

    You can have your say during the draft terms of reference (TOR) and environmental impact statement (EIS) public notification periods for current EIS projects.

  • Park alerts Public notification

    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife

    Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions for our national parks and forests.

Recently closed

  • Have your say on Queensland’s private protected areas Consultation

    Closed
    12 September 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife; Environmental initiatives

    The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback about private protected areas in Queensland. Read the A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas – Discussion Paper and have your say.

  • St Matthew's Anglican Church Mundingburra — Queensland Heritage Register application Public notice and consultation

    Closed
    8 September 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Heritage

    An application has been received for the entry in the Queensland Heritage Register of the following as a State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 650287 St Matthew's Anglican Church Mundingburra, cnr Bowen & Carmody Street and 6 Carmody Street, Hermit Park.

  • Statutory review of regulated standards under the Reef protection regulations Consultation

    Closed
    12 August 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation; Environmental initiatives
    Region
    Bundaberg, Capricorn, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville, Tropical North Queensland, Whitsundays

    Consultation is now open on the environmentally relevant activity (ERA) standards (regulated standards), prescribed methodologies and guides under the Reef protection regulations for commercial sugarcane and banana cultivation and beef cattle grazing in the Great Barrier Reef catchment.

  • Consultation on proposed Amendments to the protected area estate Consultation

    Closed
    29 July 2025
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Tropical North Queensland

    The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the protected area estate and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.

  • Notice of Minister’s Intention to Appoint Grantee Public notice and consultation

    Closed
    27 July 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Queensland parks and wildlife
    Region
    Tropical North Queensland

    The Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation intends to appoint Wuthathi Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (ICN 7157) as grantee of lots 19, 24, 25, 28, 35 SP269684 and lots 20, 21, 23, 350 SP349311 to hold the land pursuant to section 40 of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991.

  • Tender call fund manager: Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology and Innovation Fund Public notification

    Closed
    21 July 2025
    Topic
    Environmental initiatives; Innovation

    The Queensland Government is calling for an external service provider, ideally with expertise and experience in the innovation and/or urban water sectors, to manage the Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology and Innovation Fund. The fund drives innovation in urban water management to reduce nutrient and fine sediment loads flowing to the Great Barrier Reef from urban landscapes.

  • Realising efficiencies and streamlining in the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and other portfolio amendments Public notice and consultation

    Closed
    14 July 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation

    Consultation is now open on proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1994 to increase efficiency, ensure the EP Act remains fit for purpose, and respond to emerging issues and challenges. Minor amendments are also proposed for the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and chapter 3 of the Water Act 2000.

    Community, industry, businesses and local governments are invited to have their say on proposed legislative amendments, which are outlined in a consultation paper.

    Feedback provided in submissions and meetings with key stakeholders will be used to inform drafting of a Bill that responds to the identified issues and opportunities raised.

  • EOI – Chairs and members of the World Heritage Advisory Committees Public notification

    Closed
    3 July 2025 11pm
    Topic
    Heritage

    The Queensland Government invites Expressions of Interest for the positions of Chairs and members of two World Heritage advisory committees:

    • Riversleigh World Heritage Advisory Committee; and
    • K’gari World Heritage Advisory Committee.

  • Draft new Queensland Waste Strategy consultation Consultation

    Closed
    26 June 2025 5pm
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation; Environmental initiatives; Innovation

    Consultation is now open on the draft new Queensland Waste Strategy, which sets out how we plan to reduce waste and increase recycling to create economic opportunities. It outlines the direction needed to avoid generating waste in the first place and manage materials as valuable resources. Community, industry, businesses and local governments are invited to have their say on whether the draft new Queensland Waste Strategy can deliver environmental and economic benefits, which waste types that are the most important to focus on and the action needed to achieve our goals for Queensland.

  • Hail Creek Coal Mine Eastern Margin Extension EA amendment (A-EA-AMD-100576264) Public notice and consultation

    Closed
    10 June 2025 4.30pm
    Topic
    Environmental licensing and regulation
    Region
    Mackay

    Hail Creek Holdings Pty Limited has lodged an application for a major amendment to environmental authority EPML00661913 relating to an extension of current mining activities at Hail Creek Open Cut coal mine. The extension is known as the Eastern Margin Extension Project.

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