Previous notices and consultations
From 2022, all public notices and consultations are published on the department’s website. See the list of current notices and consultations.
The notices listed below also include previous statutory amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas (national parks and State forests) from 2019 and declarations of prescribed commercial activity from 2009.
Listing 193 notices and consultations.
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- Closed
- 31 July 2026
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Brisbane
SeaHaus Pty Ltd has applied for a marine park permit in the Moreton Bay Marine Park to establish and operate an offshore tourism facility and undertake associated vessel charter and tourism activities at Moreton Island (Mulgumpin). The proposal includes a permanently moored two-level floating pontoon (approximately 36m x 12m) located about 100m offshore from Tangalooma Point, Moreton Island, at coordinates approximately 27.1940912°S, 153.3645214°E.
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- Closed
- 28 April 2026
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
An application has been received for the removal of part of the following State Heritage Place from the Queensland Heritage Register: Queensland Heritage Register Number (QHR): 602830 Main Roads Department Building (former)
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- Closed
- 20 April 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to an environmental authority and a PRCP schedule in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
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- Closed
- 27 March 2026
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
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): 650288 Coorparoo Bowls Club.
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- Closed
- 24 March 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
The project proposes a single-seam underground mine on mining lease application (MLA) 70383 commencing from within the existing Saraji mining lease (ML) 1775. It proposes to mine up to 11 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine (ROM) coal to produce up to 8Mtpa of metallurgical (coking and pulverised coal injection) product coal. This equates to approximately 110 million tonnes (Mt) for the export market over a 20-year mine life. It is located within the Isaac Regional Council (IRC) local government area (LGA), approximately 30 kilometres (km) north of Dysart and approximately 167km south-west of Mackay in the Bowen Basin region of central Queensland.
This EA application is relevant to the notification of MLA70383 and is identical to the EA application being notified in relation to MLA70459. -
- Closed
- 24 March 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
The project proposes a single-seam underground mine on mining lease application (MLA) 70383 commencing from within the existing Saraji mining lease (ML) 1775. It proposes to mine up to 11 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine (ROM) coal to produce up to 8Mtpa of metallurgical (coking and pulverised coal injection) product coal. This equates to approximately 110 million tonnes (Mt) for the export market over a 20-year mine life. It is located within the Isaac Regional Council (IRC) local government area (LGA), approximately 30 kilometres (km) north of Dysart and approximately 167km south-west of Mackay in the Bowen Basin region of central Queensland.
This EA application is relevant to the notification of MLA70459 and is identical to the EA application being notified in relation to MLA70383. -
- Closed
- 17 April 2026
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Capricorn
The department is seeking comments from the public and interested groups about the proposed renaming of Roundstone Conservation Park to Wadja-Roundstone Conservation Park, and renaming of Zamia Creek Conservation Park to Wainjigo-Zamia Conservation Park.
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- Closed
- 6 March 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland; Southern Queensland Country
OGT Energy Pty Ltd proposes an amendment to environmental authority (EA) P-EA-100227919 seeking authorisation to undertake Hydraulic fracture stimulation (HFS) of two (2) petroleum wells, Waggamba-6H and Waggamba-7H, and construction of a low consequence dam on petroleum lease (PL) 202.
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- Closed
- 9 March 2026
- 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.
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- Closed
- 6 March 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
An application has been submitted to amend the environmental authority for the Eva Copper Mine Project, located approximately 75 kilometres north-west of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa. The application seeks to align the environmental authority with the updated Life of Mine Plan, based on a revised Feasibility Study. The proposed amendments include extending the mine’s operational life, increasing extraction and processing rates, expanding land disturbance areas, introducing additional environmentally relevant activities, and revising water management systems and supply sources.
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- Closed
- 31 March 2026
- Topic
- Science; Innovation
Consultation on Ideas into impact: Accelerating science and innovation for a better future discussion paper was conducted from 5 February to 31 March 2026.
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- Closed
- 27 February 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
Centurion Coal Mining Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Peabody Energy Australia Pty Ltd) has lodged an application for a major amendment to environmental authority P-EA-100658735 and Progressive Rehabilitation and Closure Plan (PRCP) PRCP 100669070_V4 relating to expansion of the authorised surface disturbance footprint to undertake exploration activities and advance the development of longwall mining through the completion of early works.
Exploration and early work activities include coal seam gas (CSG) exploration, construction of gas risers, service boreholes, boreholes for sampling and exploration, a bleeder shaft, disturbance for future surface works, construction of gate roads, and Underground In-Seam (UIS) gas drainage works on Mining Lease (ML) 1790.
The amendment proposes to increase the EA-approved disturbance area from 13.2 ha to 167.41 ha, representing an additional 142.98 ha to accommodate 334 drill pads, associated ancillary infrastructure, and access tracks.
Additionally, it is proposed to add a new Environmentally Relevant Activity: ERA 13 – Mining black coal, to authorise approximately 1-2 million tonnes of coal material extraction on ML 1790 (over the life of the Project). -
- Closed
- 9 March 2026
- Topic
- Heritage
The Queensland Government invites Expressions of Interest for the positions of Chair and members of the Gondwana World Heritage Advisory Committee (Qld Section).
Related information:
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- Closed
- 13 February 2026
- 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.
The Cape York Peninsula Tenure Resolution Program (CYPTRP) is proposing to progress amendments to the Nature Conservation (Protected Areas) Regulation 1994 and Nature Conservation (Protected Areas Management) Regulation 2024 to upgrade most of two existing national parks and most of one resources reserve to national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land), dedicate three parcels of land as national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land), upgrade one conservation park to national park and declare one nature refuge. -
- Closed
- 9 February 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Southern Queensland Country
Australia Pacific LNG Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to an environmental authority in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1994. The environmental authority being amended is EPPG00968013 and relates to the proposed construction and operation of 46 production wells and associated infrastructure / activities (including but not limited to gas and water gathering infrastructure, access tracks and electrical and communication infrastructure), and stimulation of production wells otherwise authorised for exploration and appraisal wells.
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- Posted
- 24 December 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to forest and protected area estate to revoke one whole State forest and dedicate the area and additional areas as a new national park (scientific), make additions to two national parks, revoke one whole national park, parts of four national parks and part of one conservation park.
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Consultation on the development of a new South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2026-2036
- Closed
- 15 March 2026
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife; Environmental initiatives
- Region
- Brisbane; Gold Coast; Southern Queensland Country; Sunshine Coast
We’re inviting Queenslanders to have their say on the development of a new South East Queensland (SEQ) Koala Conservation Strategy, including proposed regulatory amendments to the koala habitat regulation framework. Together with our partners, we are committed to safeguarding these iconic animals, ensuring their populations recover and remain an enduring symbol of Queensland’s unique environment for future generations to come.
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- Closed
- 16 January 2026
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The Minister for the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation intends to appoint Bubu Nuubun Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 10139) as grantee of lots 6 SP320140, 7 SP320140, 206 SP320140, 3 CP867124, 142 SP344578, 10 SP344578, 9 SP344592, 12 SP344578, 56 SP344614, 95 SP342978, 607 C17918, 608 C17918, 705 C17918, 706 C17918, 17 C17971, 18 C17971, 672 SP342979, 673 SP342979, 674 SP342979, 682 SP342979, 683 SP342979, 684 SP342979, 3 SP344593, 4 SP344593, 5 SP344593, 6 SP344596, 7 SP344596, 8 SP344595, 21 SP353687 and 22 SP353687 to hold the land pursuant to section 40 of the Aboriginal Land Act 1991.
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- Closed
- 31 December 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 and are seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Posted
- 24 November 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to forest and protected area estate including redescription of one timber reserve, two State forests, 20 forest reserves and one national park, revocation of all 23 remaining forest reserves to allow the areas to be added to national park, conservation park or set apart and declared as State forest.
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- Closed
- 16 January 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Capricorn
Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd. proposes the Yarrabee Coal Mine Continuation project to extend the development and operation of an existing open-cut coal mine and associated infrastructure. Mining up to 4 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine coal (ROM), with approximately 2,296 hectares of additional disturbance within existing Mining Leases (ML) ML 1770, ML 80049, ML 80050, ML 80096, ML 80104, ML 80172, ML 80195, ML 80196, ML 80197 and ML 80198 in the Bowen Basin. The project is expected to produce approximately 74 Mt of ROM over the mining life, extending out to 2070, with 100% of the coal product classified as metallurgical coal.
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- Closed
- 27 November 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Revocation proposal – public notice pursuant to 173Q of the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make an amendment to the protected area estate under section 32 of the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and also seeks views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights. -
- Closed
- 26 November 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
The amendment application proposes several changes to the Ernest Henry Mine, including extending the underground mine operation from Reduced Level (RL) 1150m to RL 750m. The extended operation is anticipated to produce additional tailings, which will require an increase in the approved capacity of the Tailings Storage Facility. Additionally, deeper mining activities are expected to result in further subsidence on the southern side of the pit, including the southern waste rock dump, resulting in an expansion of the total subsided area.
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- Closed
- 19 November 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Bundaberg; Capricorn; Fraser Coast; Gladstone; Mackay; Townsville; Tropical North Queensland; Whitsundays
The draft Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy is the Australian and Queensland governments roadmap for improving the health of our local waterways to protect the Great Barrier Reef. This is your opportunity to provide valuable, detailed feedback on the draft including the vision and values to ensure the strategy resonates with those who live and work in the catchments.
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- Closed
- 30 January 2026
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department invites submissions to the chief executive about any waste for which an EOW code should be prepared under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Submissions will help inform the development of future EOW codes where there is strong industry demand.
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- Closed
- 29 October 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 4 November 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 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.
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- Closed
- 17 November 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The Queensland government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to two existing petroleum environmentally relevant activity (ERA) standards. These changes are to provide clarity on the types of activities that can use the standards and reduce regulatory burden.
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- Closed
- 12 December 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Whitsundays
Baiting for feral pigs on Conway National Park, Dryander National Park, Dryander State Forest and Dryander Forest Reserve.
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- Closed
- 3 November 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.
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- Posted
- 29 September 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
A seasonal closure has been applied to four locations in the northern Great Barrier Reef (Woody Island, and the beaches adjoining Taylor Cay, Sisters Island and Eagle Island).
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- Closed
- 21 September 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
Visitors and residents to the far north of Cape York Peninsula are advised that officers from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct surveillance patrols on Bramwell and Richardson Stations from Tuesday 16 September to Sunday 21 September 2025.
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- Closed
- 17 October 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 3 October 2025
- 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 20 October 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 24 September 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 14 September 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 16 September 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 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.
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- Closed
- 8 September 2025
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Townsville
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.
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- Closed
- 12 September 2025
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 27 July 2025
- 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 14 July 2025
- 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. -
- Closed
- 12 August 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 10 June 2025
- 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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- Closed
- 3 July 2025
- 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 26 June 2025
- 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.
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- Closed
- 26 May 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 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.
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- Closed
- 26 May 2025
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
An application has been received for the removal of part of the following State Heritage Place from the Queensland Heritage Register: Queensland Heritage Register (QHR): 600244 St Mary’s Anglican Church, 433, 447, 449 Main Street, Kangaroo Point.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 30 April 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The amendment application proposes to increase the authorised area of disturbance and amend the Figure that specified the buffer zones in which mining activities are not authorised.
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- Closed
- 22 April 2025
- Topic
- Heritage
An application has been received for the entry of additional land in the Queensland Heritage Register to the following State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 601175 North Pine (Petrie) School of Arts and Tom Petrie Memorial.
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- Closed
- 24 March 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
The amendment application consists of two parts, Part A proposes to change the residual void water body from having a post-mine land use (PMLU) to being classified as a non-use management area (NUMA). Part B proposes to streamline compliance requirements for groundwater and air quality, addressing minor administrative changes to the EA Permit.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 26 February 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 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.
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- Closed
- 4 April 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The department is developing a design for the upgrade of Lake Eacham day-use area with proposed changes to the car parks, picnic areas, viewing decks and the waterfront access zone. Works will be undertaken sensitively to protect World Heritage natural and cultural values. The project is expected to be completed over three years, and staged to ensure some visitor access is maintained. Comments are to be received by 5pm 4 April 2025.
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- Closed
- 7 February 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
This application seeks approval of a network of gas extraction wells, 13 in total, from the surface of land extending down to the target coal seams, which will source the CSG for a CSG power plant and also contribute to pre-drainage of the open cut mine at South Walker Creek. Extraction of the gas will utilise surface to in seam wells. Vertical wells will be drilled from the surface and lateral wells will be drilled to intersect the vertical wells. The gas drainage field is expected to have a project life of 15 years.
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- Closed
- 24 February 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is proposing to make an amendment to a protected area and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 28 February 2025
- Topic
- Tourism
We’re developing a visionary 20-year tourism plan for Queensland that reflects the voices of our vibrant industry and diverse communities. Your feedback on key focus areas will help us identify and leverage tourism growth opportunities for the next two decades.
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- Closed
- 6 March 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Gladstone
The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation has located and seized an unauthorised structure within Curtis Island National Park.
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- Closed
- 10 February 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department invites submissions to the chief executive about any particular waste for which an EOW code should be prepared under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Submissions will help inform the development of future EOW codes where there is strong industry demand.
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- Closed
- 6 January 2025
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Whitsundays
An application (A-EA-AMD-100440688) has been received to amend Environmental Authority EPML00817713 for Newlands Coal Mine. The application relates to changes in the maximum slopes for grazing PMLU and an addition of five NUMAs.
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- Closed
- 6 December 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
The application proposes a pilot CSG exploration and drainage program to occur on ML1790.
13 vertical and 10 lateral wells are proposed with a total disturbance area of 12ha, comprised of 11.80ha associated with drill pads and 0.2ha associated with access tracks. The pilot is understood to be a 2 year project, with the layout finalised by end of 2025.
The purpose of the project is to target the Goonyella Middle Seam and ascertain the presence, quantity and quality of CSG, and assess the geological and petrophysical properties of the coal seam. -
- Closed
- 5 December 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Anglo Coal (Dawson South) Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to the Dawson South Mine EA EPML00657413. The application relates to an updated life of mine (LOM) plan as part of the preparation of the progressive rehabilitation and closure plan (PRC Plan). The amendment application proposes to incorporate a non-use management area (NUMA) residual void. Additionally, minor changes are proposed to EA Table F1 Rehabilitation Requirements.
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- Closed
- 5 December 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
Anglo Coal (Dawson) Limited has lodged an application for a major amendment to Dawson Central and North (Dawson North) Mine which is authorised under environmental authority (EA) EPML00565813. The amendment relates to changing rehabilitation objectives of the EA by proposing:
• Voids to be retained as non-use management area (NUMA)
• Remove rehabilitation outcomes that will not be adopted in progressive rehabilitation and closure plan (PRCP)
• An administrative change to adjust the names of rehabilitation outcomes. -
- Closed
- 31 March 2025
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
Access to the following seasonal closure areas is prohibited from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 to protect nesting and roosting birds at Woody Island on Low Islets Reef (16-028), The beach adjoining Taylor Cay on Taylor Reef (17-064) and The beach adjoining Sisters Island on South Barnard Islands (17-046).
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- Closed
- 28 October 2024
- 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): 650284 Burleigh Heads State School, 1750 Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads
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- Closed
- 27 November 2024
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
- Region
- Brisbane; Bundaberg; Capricorn; Fraser Coast; Gladstone; Gold Coast; Mackay; Sunshine Coast; Townsville; Tropical North Queensland; Whitsundays
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is preparing a new Coastal Management Plan for the coastal zone. A draft of the new plan is now available for consultation and the department invites you to contribute to a survey regarding the proposed draft Coastal Management Plan.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 18 October 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the 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.
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- Closed
- 27 September 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Queenslanders are invited to have their say about a proposal for legislative changes that introduce threshold values (or levels) for per and polyflouroalkyl substances (PFAS) in regulated waste. The proposed changes would allow waste with very low levels of PFAS to no longer be categorised as regulated waste.
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- Closed
- 11 September 2024
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
The Queensland Government wants to know what you think about the proposed Performance Framework for Queensland’s Biodiversity Strategy. The Framework will set targets, supported by actions, to drive performance for biodiversity by 2030, and indicators to monitor our progress over time.
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- Closed
- 4 September 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
Bowen Coking Coal Pty Ltd has lodged a major amendment to EA0002465 for Broadmeadow East Coal Mine, proposing to change backfill levels of the Northern and Southern Voids, assess the Southern Void as a non-use management area and change groundwater monitoring bore locations and groundwater quality limits.
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- Closed
- 28 August 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Mackay
Orion Mining Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to the Blair Athol Coal Mine EA EPML00876713. The application relates to a change to the final void outcome and construction design.
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- Closed
- 26 August 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Capricorn
Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd proposes to amend the EA to include underground bord and pillar mining, over an area of approximately 1,375.9ha. Currently, Curragh Mine is an open cut operation using dragline and truck/shovel methods. The project mining operations will involve extracting a total of ~23.4Mt of ROM coal over a period of ~10 years.
(Note: a revised application notice has been published by the applicant on 26/08/2024 which amends the application notice published on 29/07/2024.) -
- Closed
- 29 August 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd proposes to amend the EA to include underground bord and pillar mining, over an area of approximately 1,375.9ha. Currently, Curragh Mine is an open cut operation using dragline and truck/shovel methods. The project mining operations will involve extracting a total of ~23.4Mt of ROM coal over a period of ~10 years.
(Note: a revised application notice has been published by the applicant on 26/08/2024 which amends the application notice published on 29/07/2024.) -
- Closed
- 16 August 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The Department of Environment, 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.
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- Closed
- 2 September 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Capricorn
Kestrel Coal Resources Pty Ltd proposes to develop an extension to the existing Kestrel underground coal mine using longwall mining methods. The project would extract up to 11 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run-of-mine (ROM) coal which equates to 8.6 Mtpa of primarily metallurgical coal product for export markets over approximately 20 years. The project area would be approximately 5,644 hectares covered by Mineral Development Licence (MDL) 182 and existing approved mining leases (ML) 70301, ML 70481 and ML 1987.
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- Closed
- 12 August 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the protected area estates and are seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 23 July 2024
- Topic
- Heritage
We're developing a plan to provide a clear understanding of the climate change risks and impacts to our historic heritage places so that we can prioritise and coordinate actions to preserve them into the future.
Complete this survey to help inform the development of a plan to guide the adaptation of Queensland’s heritage places to climate change . -
- Closed
- 5 August 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Outback Queensland
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to make an amendment to a protected area and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- 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
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- Closed
- 19 July 2024
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
- Region
- Brisbane; Outback Queensland; Southern Queensland Country
This page provides documentation and instructions for submissions regarding the new draft Code of practice for the release of stored water from privately owned farm storages to receiving waters in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin (Store and Release Code of Practice).
Key changes in the new draft Store and Release Code of Practice include simplifying monitoring requirements and updating best management practice measures. The draft Store and Release Code of Practice is accompanied by the Explanatory Guide: To support consultation on the draft code of practice for the release of stored water from privately owned farm storages to receiving waters in the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin 2024-31.
Following the public consultation period and consideration of submissions, the new draft Store and Release Code of Practice will be considered for gazettal under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 by the Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Innovation. If gazetted, the new draft Store and Release Code of Practice and its accompanying explanatory guide will replace the previous version that expired on 17 December 2023. -
- Closed
- 18 July 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to the Dugald River Mine EA EPML00731212 and PRCP schedule PRCP-EPML00731213-V1. The application relates to the development of an eight turbine wind farm and ancillary infrastructure, administrative amendments to the EA conditions, revision of rehabilitation areas and changes to the proposed post mining land uses.
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- Closed
- 1 July 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Orion Mining Pty Ltd has lodged an application for a major amendment to the Blair Athol Coal Mine EA EPML00876713. The application relates to a change to the final void outcome and construction design.
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- Closed
- 1 July 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made by 5pm on 1 July 2024.
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- Closed
- 30 September 2024
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
The joint Australian and Queensland government Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan 2017–2022 is under review. This survey is seeking feedback from communities to provide experiences and views about how to improve local water quality, the health of Reef catchments and community connection to local catchments and to the Reef.
Input from this survey will inform the development of the next plan – including the objectives, implementation principles and priority actions. It will be considered along with other information such as the Scientific Consensus Statement. -
- Closed
- 14 June 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on a proposal for legislative changes that aim to prescribe the standard for composting facilities. These changes will over time address odour issues, reduce their impact on neighbouring residential developments and the environment and improve the recovery and circulation of valuable organic materials.
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- Closed
- 5 June 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Queensland Government is undertaking consultation on a revised draft of the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan (draft plan), which provides the framework for managing estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles in Queensland. It aims to balance the highest possible levels of public safety with the conservation of viable crocodile populations in the wild (Croc Country). Key changes include updates to the existing crocodile management zones and the introduction of an annual feedback process for the plan.
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- Closed
- 4 June 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Fraser Coast; Sunshine Coast
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is seeking feedback on the draft management plan for the Cooloola Recreation Area.
The area covers Cooloola Recreation Area, Cooloola (Noosa River) Resources Reserve, Great Sandy Resources Reserve, Double Island Point Conservation Park, Sheep Island Conservation Park, Goat Island (Noosa River) Conservation Park, Womalah Resources Reserve, and the Cooloola Section of Great Sandy National Park.
Co-designed in consultation with First Nations peoples, the draft plan sets the strategic direction for future management of the area. It details Cooloola’s natural, cultural and social values, and outlines actions to maintain or improve those values into the future. -
- Closed
- 3 June 2024
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
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): 650283 RAN 10 (Royal Australian Navy 10), 69 Tingira Street, Pinkenba.
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- Closed
- 30 May 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation; Environmental initiatives
- Region
- Outback Queensland
Government is strengthening protections for the most sensitive and fragile rivers and floodplains of the Lake Eyre Basin from future high risk and high impact activities of the oil and gas industry by using geographically-precise regulations, and by recognising its special ecological features.
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- Closed
- 3 June 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department proposes to amend the current EOW code for Paunch and has issued a Notice of proposed action along with the proposed amendment to the existing EOW code for the use of paunch as a resource. Submissions on this draft amendment EOW code are to be made before 5:00pm on 3 June 2024.
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- Closed
- 27 May 2024
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Townsville
An application has been received for the part removal from the Queensland Heritage Register of the following as a State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 600907 Henlein & Co (Best & Less), 408-410 Flinders Street, Townsville.
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- Closed
- 20 May 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to make a number of amendments to the protected area estates including an amendment for the continuation of recreational fishing and crabbing which have historically occurred within the tidal creeks and waterways of Eurimbula National Park and are seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 7 May 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to revoke parts of Kuranda West Forest Reserve to allow the parts to be dedicated as protected area under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and are also seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 1 May 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Outback Queensland
Baralaba South Pty Ltd propose to develop the Baralaba South Project, located approximately 8km south of Baralaba, Central Queensland. The project site is approximately 1,211 hectares covered by Mining Lease Application (MLA) 700057 held by the proponent. The project would involve the development of a new open-cut coal mine and associated infrastructure. Up to 2.5 million tonnes per year of run-of-mine coal would be mined. The mine life would be approximately 23 years.
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- Closed
- 29 March 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department proposes to amend the current EOW code for Plasterboard and has issued a Notice of proposed action along with the proposed amendment to the existing EOW code for the use of plasterboard as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW code are to be made before 5pm on 29 March 2024.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 19 April 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Townsville
The department is seeking comments from the public and interested groups about the proposed renaming of Magnetic Island National Park to Yunbenun National Park.
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- Closed
- 26 February 2024
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
An application has been received for the entry of additional land in the Queensland Heritage Register to the following State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 601995 Monier Ventilation Shaft 1 (Spring Hill), 500 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill.
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- Closed
- 6 February 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
The Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to make an amendment to the Aboriginal Land Regulation 2011 and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 1 February 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Capricorn
Rolleston Coal Holdings Pty Limited has lodged an application for a major amendment to the Rolleston Coal Mine EA EPML00370013.
The application relates to extension of the current operation through the Spring Creek North Continuation Project which extends the mining area north of the current Spring Creek pit on ML70307 and onto the northern section of ML70415. -
- Closed
- 22 January 2024
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
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): 650282 Atherton Arboretum, 47-67 Maunds Road, Atherton
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- Closed
- 2 February 2024
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
The joint Australian and Queensland government Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan 2017–2022 is under review. This survey is seeking feedback from communities on how they would like to engage in the process to develop a new plan.
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- Closed
- 9 January 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make a number of amendments to the protected area estates and are seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 16 January 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to revoke six forest reserves in order to dedicate them as protected area under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 8 March 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department invites industry stakeholders and the general community to have your say on the draft updates to the Landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline. The purpose of the guideline document is to provide environmental management expectations for a waste disposal activity (ERA 60) in Queensland.
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- 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.
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- Closed
- 11 January 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Whitsundays
An application (A-EA-AMD-100351574) has been received to amend Environmental Authority EPML00707713 for Sonoma Coal Mine. The application relates to an addition of new mining lease ML 700075 to the SCM.
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- Closed
- 31 January 2024
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department invites submissions to the chief executive about any particular waste for which an EOW code should be prepared under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Submissions will help inform the development of future EOW codes where there is strong industry demand.
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- Closed
- 31 March 2024
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
Access to Woody Island on Low Islets Reef (16-028) is prohibited during the seasonal closure period of 15 November 2023 to 31 March 2024 to protect nesting birds.
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- Closed
- 12 December 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make an amendment to a protected area and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 8 December 2023
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Bundaberg
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): 650281 Former Nurses' Quarters - Bundaberg Base Hospital, 273 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg West
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- Closed
- 6 December 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is reviewing the regulations used to manage different types of natural areas such as protected areas (for example national parks), recreation areas and State forests. Have your say on the proposed changes.
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- Closed
- 15 December 2023
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
- Region
- Brisbane; Gold Coast; Sunshine Coast
The Department of Environment and Science is seeking submissions on the consultation materials for the environmental values and water quality objectives for the groundwaters of the South East Queensland region.
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- Posted
- 19 October 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Whitsundays
The Department of Environment and Science is undertaking an aerial baiting program over a one-day period between 26 October and 23 November 2023. Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) meat baits will be used to control feral pigs on Conway National Park (Lot 43 on NPW1144 and Lot 1 on NPW1145), Dryander National Park (Lot 24 on AP19346), Dryander State Forest (Lot 432 on AP19346) and Dryander Forest Reserve (Lot 5 on AP19346). Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted within the protected areas. Steps must be taken to ensure domestic dogs do not gain access to the 1080 baits or poisoned animals. Neighbours should restrain dogs and other domestic animals during baiting programs.
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- Closed
- 10 November 2023
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Southern Queensland Country
An application has been received for the part removal from the Queensland Heritage Register of the following as a State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 600839 Harlaxton House, 6 Munro Street, Harlaxton, Toowoomba.
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- Closed
- 9 November 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make an amendment to the forestry estate and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Posted
- 5 October 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Whitsundays
The Department of Environment and Science is undertaking an aerial baiting program on 12 October 2023.
Sodium Fluoroacetate (1080) meat baits will be used to control feral pigs on Conway National Park (Lot 43 on NPW1144 and Lot 1 on NPW1145), Dryander National Park (Lot 24 on AP19346), Dryander State Forest (Lot 432 on AP19346) and Dryander Forest Reserve (Lot 5 on AP19346).
Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted within the protected areas. Steps must be taken to ensure domestic dogs do not gain access to the 1080 baits or poisoned animals. Neighbours should restrain dogs and other domestic animals during baiting programs.
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- Closed
- 4 December 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Outback Queensland; Townsville; Tropical North Queensland
The department is seeking comments from the public and interested groups about the proposed renaming of Littleton National Park to Tagalaka National Park.
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- Closed
- 23 October 2023
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
An application has been received for the part removal from the Queensland Heritage Register of the following as a State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 601709 Brisbane Exhibition Grounds, 574 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills.
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- Closed
- 10 November 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
We’re inviting you to have your say on proposed amendments that have been developed in response to a recent independent review of the Environment Protection Act 1994. The proposed amendments to deliver the review recommendations support managing environmental risks more proactively and seek to remove barriers that delay a regulatory response when harm has occurred.
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- Closed
- 9 October 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make a number of amendments to the protected area estates and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 13 November 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
- Region
- Tropical North Queensland
Glencore Bauxite Resources Pty and MDP Bauxite Pty Ltd propose to develop the Aurukun Bauxite Project, located approximately 23km north-east of Aurukun in western Cape York. The project site is approximately 23,100 hectares covered by Mineral Development Lease 2001 held by the proponent and overlapping part of Mining Lease 7024 held by RTA Weipa Pty Ltd. The project would involve the development of a new open-cut bauxite mine and associated infrastructure.
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- Closed
- 29 September 2023
- Topic
- Heritage
An application has been received for the part removal from the Queensland Heritage Register of the following as a State Heritage Place: Heritage Register Number (HRN): 600601 Ipswich Grammar School, Woodend Road, Ipswich.
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- Posted
- 25 August 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Beerwah State Forest, Beerwah Forest Reserve, Barnard Island Group National Park, Castle Tower National Park, Family Islands National Park, Frankland Group National Park, Goold Island National Park, Lindeman Islands National Park, Molle Islands National Park, Mount Archer National Park, Whitsunday Islands National Park, Glass House Mountains Conservation Park, Cootharaba Nature Refuge, Egerton Nature Refuge, Glen Idle Nature Refuge, Kangaby Nature Refuge, Koolewong Nature Refuge, Long Grass Nature Refuge, Messmate Nature Refuge, Mount Murchison Nature Refuge, Saxum Floribunda Nature Refuge, Scotney Nature Refuge and The Limberlost Nature Refuge.
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- Closed
- 6 October 2023
- Topic
- Science
Consultation is now open on the Draft Traditional Knowledge Guideline: Using publicly accessible traditional knowledge for biodiscovery under the Biodiscovery Act 2004.
The Traditional Knowledge Code of Practice requires biodiscovery entities, such as a research organisation or university, to only use traditional knowledge for biodiscovery under an agreement with the custodians of the knowledge.
The Guidelines aim to assist biodiscovery entities meet the minimum requirements in the Code, where the custodians of the publicly accessible traditional knowledge cannot be located. -
- Closed
- 25 September 2023
- 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, and seeking views in consideration of Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Straight Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 19 September 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Gold Coast
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is seeking feedback on a draft management plan for the Nerang National Park, Nerang Conservation Park and Nerang State Forest. Co-designed in consultation with First Nations peoples, the draft plan sets the strategic direction for future management of the area. It defines the key natural, cultural, and social values of the area to ensure appropriate management and protection is provided. Accompanying the release of the draft management plan is a resource information document and a draft visitor strategy.
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- Closed
- 25 September 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department has developed a draft EOW Code to allow the use of Biochar as a resource. Submissions on this draft EOW Code are to be made by 5:00pm 25 September 2023.
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- Posted
- 20 July 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Outback Queensland; Tropical North Queensland
Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Heathlands Resources Reserve, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park and Boodjamulla National Park (Aboriginal Land).
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- Closed
- 3 August 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 is due to expire on 31 August 2023. Before remaking the regulation, the Queensland Government must undertake a sunset review to evaluate its continuing need, effectiveness and efficiency. The Department of Environment and Science is completing a review and proposes to remake the regulation with amendments designed to improve clarity and reduce the regulatory burden on stakeholders.
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- Closed
- 14 July 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to designate Beerwah Forest Reserve as a proposed protected area under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
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- Closed
- 25 August 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation; Environmental initiatives
Public consultation is open on options for how to best ensure Queensland’s environmental protections can achieve a balance between ecological sustainability and future economic prosperity for the Queensland Lake Eyre Basin region.
Feedback on the options is being sought from people who call the basin home or have a connection to its land, the businesses and industries which operate there and those who have a connection to or interest in the region. -
- Closed
- 5 June 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The Queensland Government is reviewing the koala habitat development rules put in place in 2020 to make sure they are effective and continue to protect important koala habitat in South East Queensland. Feedback is being sought from landholders, industry, and the general public on the options and recommendations set out in the Consultation Post Implementation Review (PIR) report.
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- Closed
- 12 May 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Sunshine Coast
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking the community's input on the future tenure, use and management options of the Noosa North Shore – Landing Ground for Aircraft Reserve.
The reserve is a unique and environmentally sensitive site surrounded by Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park.
Register your preference on the future of the reserve, including transferring whole or part of it to the surrounding national park, by completing a short survey (closes 5pm 12 May 2023). -
- Posted
- 14 April 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Curra State Forest, Wongi State Forest, Taunton National Park (scientific), Castle Tower National Park, Great Sandy National Park, Homevale National Park, Mount Coolum National Park, Mount Etna Caves National Park, Pinnacles National Park, Wrattens National Park, Baldy Mountain Conservation Park, Magnetic Island Conservation Park 1, Homevale Resources Reserve and Wrattens Resources Reserve.
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- Closed
- 18 May 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Bowen Basin Coal Pty Ltd proposes to develop an underground mining development with a satellite open-cut pit as an expansion the existing Lake Vermont mine. The proposed project would produce up to 12 Mtpa of run of mine (ROM) coal for a period of approximately 20 years. The proposed project covers approximately 8,235 hectares, covered by the northern portion of MDL303 and southern portion of MDL429, as well as involving the existing Lake Vermont Coal Mine on mining lease (ML)70528, ML70477 and ML70331.
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- Closed
- 18 April 2023
- Topic
- Heritage
- Region
- Brisbane
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): 602401 Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane.
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- Posted
- 24 February 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Whitsundays
The Department of Environment and Science is undertaking a ground baiting program from 24 February 2023 to 24 February 2024. Manufactured baits will be used to control feral pigs and foxes on Conway National Park (Lot 43 on NPW1144 and Lot 1 on NPW1145), Dryander National Park (Lot 24 on AP19346), Dryander State Forest (Lot 432 on AP19346) and Dryander Forest Reserve (Lot 5 on AP19346).
Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted within the protected areas.
Steps must be taken to ensure domestic dogs do not gain access to the baits or poisoned animals. Neighbours should restrain dogs and other domestic animals during baiting programs. -
- Closed
- 28 February 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make a number of amendments to the forestry and protected area estates and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 20 February 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
An application has been received to amend the EA (EA0002912) and PRCP for the Vulcan Coal Mine. The proposed amendment is to add a coal handling and preparation plant, train load-out facility, dedicated rail loop, and small open pit on ML700060, located in Central Queensland, north-west of Dysart.
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- Posted
- 4 January 2023
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Townsville; Tropical North Queensland
Access to the beach adjoining Taylor Cay on Taylor Reef (17-064) is prohibited during the seasonal closure period of 10 January to 31 March 2023 to protect roosting and nesting seabirds.
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- Closed
- 20 February 2023
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
We are seeking your feedback on expanding Queensland’s container refund scheme, Containers for Change, to include additional containers that would be eligible for a refund.
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- Closed
- 23 February 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Carbon Transport and Storage Corporation (CTSCo) Pty Limited proposes to develop a trial carbon capture and storage project over seven years to demonstrate the effective permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide within an area covered by greenhouse gas exploration permit EPQ10, near Moonie in southern Queensland.
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- Closed
- 12 January 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Make a submission to the chief executive about the draft end of waste (EOW) code for Silica Fumes. All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered before deciding whether or not to make the EOW codes.
Related information:
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- Closed
- 23 December 2022
- 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): 650279 Cairncross Dock and Finishing Wharf, 405 & 405B Thynne Road, Morningside.
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- Closed
- 31 January 2023
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
The department invites submissions to the chief executive about any particular waste for which an EOW code should be prepared under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Submissions will help inform the development of future EOW codes where there is strong industry demand. Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 January 2023.
Related information:
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- Posted
- 11 November 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science (Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service) notification about stock on Byfield National Park and Byfield Conservation Park.
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- Posted
- 7 November 2022
- Topic
- youth
- Region
- Gold Coast
Due to the temporary population increase in central Surfers Paradise during Schoolies week, road closures are needed to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
Residents who cannot access their building during the closures will be offered alternative car parking. -
- Closed
- 18 November 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Make a submission to the chief executive about the draft end of waste (EOW) code for Blast Furnace Slag. All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered before deciding whether or not to make the EOW codes.
Related information:
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- Closed
- 25 November 2022
- Topic
- youth
The Queensland Youth Strategy is open for consultation until 5pm 25 November 2022. The strategy will guide how young people, stakeholders and government can work together to ensure Queensland’s youth have the support they need for a brighter future. A range of in-person and online feedback options will provide opportunities for young people, the community and stakeholders to share their ideas, opinions and feedback. Visit the Queensland Government website for more information and to have your say.
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- Closed
- 9 November 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Section 33 Nature Conservation Act 1992 change of class proposal – public notice pursuant to section 173Q of the Nature Conservation Act 1992; and seeking views in consideration for amendments under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 and Forestry Act 1959 in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 4 November 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
The Department of Environment and Science is proposing to make a number of amendments to the forestry and protected area estates and is seeking views in consideration of the Human Rights Act 2019, including Aboriginal peoples’ and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural rights.
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- Closed
- 23 October 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Bundaberg; Fraser Coast; Sunshine Coast
The Department of Environment and Science invites you to provide feedback on proposed changes to the zoning plan for the Great Sandy Marine Park.
If you are interested in the future management of the Great Sandy Marine Park or visit or use the marine park, it’s important for you to have your say by midnight Sunday 23 October 2022. -
- Closed
- 26 September 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island) National Park and Cangen-Yangan Indigenous Joint Management Area.
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- Closed
- 26 September 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Amendments to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service managed areas including Byfield State Forest, Pelion Forest Reserve, Tumoulin Forest Reserve, Cape Upstart National Park, Eungella National Park, Porcupine Gorge National Park and Bakers Creek Conservation Park.
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- Closed
- 8 August 2022
- 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): 650278 Anzac Park Memorial Pool (formerly the site of The Returned Soldiers’ Memorial Baths), 19 Quay Street, Bundaberg.
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- Closed
- 22 July 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Expert stakeholder consultation is under way about the possible establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Queensland. The consultation seeks to understand the views and needs of stakeholders about the future of environmental regulation in Queensland.
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- Closed
- 30 May 2022
- 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): 650277 LEUT Bedwell’s Hydrographic Survey Bench Mark, Bayswater Court, Sandstone Point.
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- Closed
- 12 May 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Arrow Energy has applied to amend its existing EA for the petroleum lease site (tenure number PL253), known as Hopeland, near Chinchilla. The application will expand the proponent’s existing coal seam gas activities and proposes an additional 55 wells, gathering pipelines and other associated activities.
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- Closed
- 23 May 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Carbon Transport and Storage Corporation (CTSCo) Pty Limited proposes to develop a trial carbon capture and storage project over five years to demonstrate the effective permanent storage of captured carbon dioxide within an area covered by greenhouse gas exploration permit EPQ10, near Moonie in southern Queensland.
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- Closed
- 18 February 2022
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Outback Queensland; Tropical North Queensland
The department worked with the Waanyi People to co-design a draft management plan for the Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. The draft plan sets out a cooperative management approach for looking after Country and culture. Community members are invited to put forward their views on the draft plan by completing the online survey.
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- Closed
- 28 January 2022
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
Queensland’s ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates, bowls with lids and cutlery, and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups started on 1 September 2021. We’re interested in your feedback on a proposal to expand the ban to include other single-use plastic items.
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- Closed
- 21 February 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Make a submission to the chief executive about the draft end of waste (EOW) code for Amorphous Silica Powder. All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered before deciding whether or not to make the EOW codes.
Related information:
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- Closed
- 21 February 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Make a submission to the chief executive about the draft end of waste (EOW) code for Anaerobic Digestion Digestate. All submissions received during the consultation period will be considered before deciding whether or not to make the EOW codes.
Related information:
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- Closed
- 20 January 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Small administrative updates are proposed to the minimum practice agricultural standards for beef cattle grazing and sugarcane and banana cultivation, and the prescribed methodology for sugarcane cultivation. These updates will make the requirements easier to understand.
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- Closed
- 31 January 2022
- Topic
- Environmental licensing and regulation
Submissions are invited on the development of new EOW codes under s. 160 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Feedback received will help inform the development of future EOW codes where there is strong industry demand.
Related information:
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- Posted
- 27 September 2021
- Topic
- Environmental initiatives
What actions are Queenslanders taking to reduce emissions and build resilience at home and in the community.
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- Posted
- 1 August 2021
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Fraser Coast
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- Posted
- 23 April 2021
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Gladstone
View the Gazette Notice on page 20 of the Queensland Government Gazette published Friday 23 April 2021.
Related information:
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- Posted
- 18 September 2020
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Whitsundays
View the Gazette Notice on page 74 of the Queensland Government Gazette published 18 September 2020.
Related information:
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- Posted
- 28 March 2019
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
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- Posted
- 13 March 2019
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
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- Posted
- 13 March 2019
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
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- Posted
- 7 October 2016
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Brisbane
Related information:
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- Posted
- 7 October 2016
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Sunshine Coast
Related information:
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- Posted
- 2 October 2015
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Related information:
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- Posted
- 2 October 2015
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
Related information:
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- Posted
- 31 January 2015
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Fraser Coast
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- Posted
- 1 December 2011
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Gold Coast
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- Posted
- 23 December 2009
- Topic
- Queensland parks and wildlife
- Region
- Fraser Coast