Resources Safety and Health Queensland Act 2020
LegislationReferenced in 3 bills
Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
This bill reforms the governance of Queensland's resources safety regulator, expands the Land Access Ombudsman's dispute resolution role, and modernises mining tenement administration. It responds to a 2025 review that found the current regulatory framework had limited oversight and accountability, unclear roles, and weaknesses in enforcement.
Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
This bill overhauls safety and health laws for Queensland's resources sector — covering coal mining, metalliferous mining, quarrying, petroleum and gas, and explosives — following reviews into workplace deaths and the Queensland Coal Mining Board of Inquiry. It strengthens worker protections through mandatory critical controls, tighter competency requirements for safety-critical roles, modernised enforcement powers, and clearer industrial manslaughter provisions to close gaps in employer accountability.
Coroners (Mining and Resources Coroner) Amendment Bill 2025
This bill creates a dedicated Mining and Resources Coroner to investigate all accidental deaths at Queensland's coal mines, mines, quarries, and petroleum and gas sites. Every mining-related death will now require a mandatory public inquest to determine what happened and make recommendations to prevent similar fatalities. It delivers on a Queensland Government election commitment to re-establish oversight of fatal accidents on mine and quarry sites.