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PlaceReferenced in 4 bills

Natural Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

This bill makes sweeping changes across Queensland's natural resources, land, water and energy laws. It streamlines exploration permit processes with 15-year caps and more flexible work programs, creates a new dispute resolution system for state land subleases, strengthens water compliance enforcement, and establishes CleanCo as a government clean energy company to boost electricity market competition.

26/2/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon A Lynham MP
EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyGovernment & Elections
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Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

This bill makes amendments across multiple unrelated areas of Queensland law. It expands electronic conveyancing for property transactions, gives legislative effect to beneficial tax administrative arrangements, supports the State Penalties Enforcement Registry's new service delivery model, addresses a legal loophole allowing homemade alcohol production in discrete Indigenous communities, clarifies cultural heritage provisions following a Supreme Court decision, and streamlines Cross River Rail administration.

22/8/2018· PASSED with amendment· Hon J Trad MP
Government & ElectionsFirst NationsBusiness & Economy
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Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

This bill reforms Queensland's local government laws to reduce red tape and empower councils. It simplifies conflict of interest rules, removes lower-level conduct complaints from the formal system, gives councils more control over senior staff appointments, and streamlines electoral processes.

20/11/2025· 2nd reading to be moved· Hon A Leahy MP
Government & ElectionsRegional QueenslandFirst Nations
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Mineral, Water and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

This bill makes wide-ranging changes to Queensland's mining, petroleum and water laws. It improves dispute resolution for landholders dealing with mining and gas companies, strengthens climate change and First Nations considerations in water planning, creates temporary water access mechanisms, and establishes emergency powers for water quality crises.

15/2/2018· PASSED with amendment· Hon A Lynham MP
EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyFirst Nations