Planning Minister
Role / OfficeReferenced in 3 bills
Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
This bill bundles together five unrelated policy changes: restructuring the Brisbane 2032 Olympics governance body and requiring a 100-day infrastructure review, abolishing Queensland's treaty process with First Nations peoples, rolling back workplace safety inspection rights for unions, clarifying planning rules for major developments, and making the Public Sector Commissioner harder to dismiss.
Public Health and Other Legislation (Public Health Emergency) Amendment Bill 2020
This bill gives Queensland authorities emergency powers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows the Chief Health Officer to issue binding directions restricting movement and gatherings, order isolation and quarantine, and close facilities. It also provides flexibility for elections and planning approvals during the emergency.
Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2023
This bill reforms Queensland's planning laws to speed up housing delivery. It gives the State new powers to fast-track priority developments like affordable housing, acquire land for critical infrastructure, and create 'holding zones' for future growth areas. It also validates past development approvals that were called into question by a court ruling.