Department of Environment and Science

Continuation of the expanded Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program, which doubled ranger numbers from 100 to 200, to care for country using traditional knowledge.

200 Indigenous land and sea rangers care for Queensland's environment using traditional knowledge, supporting First Nations jobs and conservation.

General Government operating, $49.9M over 4 years and $16.4M per annum ongoing (indexed)

Funding to honour existing commitments with First Nations peoples and progress agreements that promote respect, culture, rights and active co-stewardship of Country.

Funding supports co-stewardship of Country with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, progressing agreements that recognise native title and traditional knowledge.

General Government operating, $38.6M over 4 years and $10.4M per annum ongoing. BP1 references $39M over 4 years for co-stewardship of Country.

Funding to build new visitor trails in national parks and revitalise existing visitor infrastructure, supporting tourism and First Nations employment.

New and revitalised walking trails and visitor facilities in national parks make it easier for Queenslanders and visitors to enjoy the state's natural environment.

General Government, combining operating ($14.4M over 4 years) and capital ($37.5M over 4 years) Revitalising National Parks lines. The $11M in 2023-24 combines operating ($3.457M) and capital ($7.5M). BP1 references $38M over 4 years for new and revitalised trails.

Funding to continue Queensland's Protected Area Strategy 2020-2030 and improve the management of Queensland's World Heritage Areas, including infrastructure and visitor amenity improvements.

Funding protects Queensland's national parks and World Heritage Areas and improves visitor facilities so they can be enjoyed for generations.

General Government, combining operating ($32.8M over 5 years) and capital ($5.8M over 3 years) lines. The $2.1M in 2023-24 combines operating ($978,000) and capital ($1.1M). Includes $5.8M World Heritage Areas investment referenced in BP1.

Continued delivery of the $2.1 billion Waste Package, supporting councils and industry to invest in infrastructure, reduce waste, meet resource recovery targets and create jobs.

Continued waste funding helps councils and industry build recycling infrastructure, reduce landfill and create jobs.

General Government operating, $234M over 5 years (including $139.6M brought forward to 2022-23 and $94.4M in 2026-27). No 2023-24 amount is separately allocated in BP4.