Primary Industries and Resources Committee

Portfolio Committee

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Members (6)

Stephen Bennett
Chair
James Martin
Deputy Chair
Glen Kelly
Member
Nigel Dalton
Member
Robbie Katter
Member
Tom Smith
Member

Bills Reviewed (4)

Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2025Recommended passagePASSED

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 10, 58th Parliament—Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2025

2025-10-17
Committee findings

The Primary Industries and Resources Committee examined the bill and recommended it be passed. The bill amends the Greenhouse Gas Storage Act to enable the conversion and transfer of water supply bores, streamline development approval processes for conversion works, and provide rights of entry to land for decommissioning and rehabilitation activities. The committee considered concerns about the impact on landholders' property rights.

Key findings
  • The bill enables the transfer of ownership of converted water supply bores and streamlines development approval processes
  • The bill provides CTSCo with rights of entry to landowners' properties for decommissioning and conversion works, subject to entry notification requirements
  • The committee considered human rights implications regarding property rights, including the temporary loss of access to land during conversion activities
  • The bill requires CTSCo to obtain signed written consent from landowners before proceeding with conversion and transfer
Recommendations
  • The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
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Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025Recommended passagePASSED

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 7, 58th Parliament—Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025, government response

2025-10-14
Committee findings

The Primary Industries and Resources Committee examined the Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025 and recommended it be passed. The bill establishes the position of a Mining and Resources Coroner to be appointed by the Governor in Council, who would be required to conduct investigations and mandatory inquests for all mining-related reportable deaths. The committee also recommended that the Department of Justice consider publishing information clarifying how suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease-related deaths, and deaths during travel to and from mining sites would be investigated within the coronial framework.

Key findings
  • The bill establishes a dedicated Mining and Resources Coroner position, appointed by the Governor in Council after consultation with the Chief Magistrate and State Coroner
  • The Mining and Resources Coroner would be required to conduct mandatory inquests for all mining-related reportable deaths
  • The Queensland Law Society supported expanding the scope of the Mining and Resources Coroner's role, including to cover health care-related deaths on mining sites
  • The Mining and Electrical Union agreed that health care-related deaths occurring on site should be considered reportable deaths
  • Stakeholders raised questions about whether suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease deaths, and travel-related deaths would fall within the coroner's jurisdiction
Recommendations
  • The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
  • The committee recommends the Department of Justice consider publishing information clarifying how suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease related deaths, and deaths occurring during travel to and from a mining and resources site, would be investigated within the coronial framework and how these investigations intersect with existing regulatory powers.
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Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025Recommended passagePASSED

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 7, 58th Parliament—Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025

2025-08-15
Committee findings

The Primary Industries and Resources Committee examined the Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025 and recommended it be passed. The bill establishes the position of a Mining and Resources Coroner to be appointed by the Governor in Council, who would be required to conduct investigations and mandatory inquests for all mining-related reportable deaths. The committee also recommended that the Department of Justice consider publishing information clarifying how suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease-related deaths, and deaths during travel to and from mining sites would be investigated within the coronial framework.

Key findings
  • The bill establishes a dedicated Mining and Resources Coroner position, appointed by the Governor in Council after consultation with the Chief Magistrate and State Coroner
  • The Mining and Resources Coroner would be required to conduct mandatory inquests for all mining-related reportable deaths
  • The Queensland Law Society supported expanding the scope of the Mining and Resources Coroner's role, including to cover health care-related deaths on mining sites
  • The Mining and Electrical Union agreed that health care-related deaths occurring on site should be considered reportable deaths
  • Stakeholders raised questions about whether suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease deaths, and travel-related deaths would fall within the coroner's jurisdiction
Recommendations
  • The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
  • The committee recommends the Department of Justice consider publishing information clarifying how suicide deaths, mine dust lung disease related deaths, and deaths occurring during travel to and from a mining and resources site, would be investigated within the coronial framework and how these investigations intersect with existing regulatory powers.
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Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025Recommended passagePASSED

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 5, 58th Parliament—Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025

2025-07-11
Committee findings

The Health, Environment and Innovation Committee examined two bills referred together: the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025 and the Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025. The committee recommended both be passed. The QIMR Bill modernises the governance of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, adding commercialisation as a statutory function and allowing non-employees to receive incentive payments for intellectual property contributions. The Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) clarifies pharmacy business ownership regulations, transitions the state dust lung disease register to a national registry, and enables mosquito trapping to detect Japanese encephalitis virus.

Key findings
  • The QIMR Bill adds commercialisation of intellectual property as a statutory function and allows incentive payments to non-employees who contribute to intellectual property development
  • The Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) addresses implementation issues in the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024, closing a loophole allowing non-pharmacists to hold beneficial interests in pharmacy businesses through trusts
  • The bill transitions the Queensland Notifiable Dust Lung Disease Register to the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry, removing duplicative reporting obligations for medical practitioners
  • The committee found both bills compatible with human rights and consistent with fundamental legislative principles
Recommendations
  • The committee recommends that the Bill be passed.
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Inquiries (1)

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Other Reports (11)

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 14, 58th Parliament—Examination of Auditor-General Report 14: 2023-24 – Queensland’s regions 2023

Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025
audit2026-01-30

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 13, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 27 August 2025 and 18 November 2025

Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025
Subordinate Legislation2026-01-30

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 12, 58th Parliament—Annual Report 2024-25

Other2025-11-14

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 11, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 25 June 2025 and 26 August 2025

Subordinate Legislation2025-11-11

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 9, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 30 April 2025 and 24 June 2025

Subordinate Legislation2025-10-02

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 8, 58th Parliament—2025-26 Budget Estimates—Volume of Additional Information

Other2025-08-15

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 8, 58th Parliament—2025-26 Budget Estimates

Other2025-08-15

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 6, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled on 29 April 2025

Subordinate Legislation2025-08-08

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 4, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled on 12 March 2025

Subordinate Legislation2025-05-08

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 3, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled on 18 February 2025

Subordinate Legislation2025-04-14

Primary Industries and Resources Committee: Report No. 2, 58th Parliament—Subordinate legislation tabled between 11 September 2024 and 28 November 2024

Subordinate Legislation2025-03-03