Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
Program / SchemeReferenced in 3 bills
Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023
This bill establishes the regulatory framework for Queensland's hydrogen industry by allowing hydrogen and other renewable gases to be transported through pipelines. It amends gas supply and petroleum laws to provide a clear pathway for hydrogen projects, supporting Queensland's goal of becoming a major renewable hydrogen exporter.
Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023
This bill establishes Queensland's legal framework for transforming its electricity system to renewable energy. It sets legislated targets for 50% renewable energy by 2030, 70% by 2032, and 80% by 2035, creates frameworks to build transmission infrastructure and Renewable Energy Zones, and guarantees job security for workers in coal-fired power stations.
Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024
This bill puts Queensland's emissions reduction targets into law, committing the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, 75% by 2035, and reach net zero by 2050. It creates a framework for planning how key industries will reduce emissions, establishes an expert advisory panel, and requires annual progress reports to Parliament.