A reminder by the QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation that holders of certain resource Environmental Authorities (EAs) are required to complete an Annual Return.
The purpose of the Annual Return is to describe the activities undertaken by an operator throughout the calendar year, including changes that may affect estimated rehabilitation cost (ERC) decisions.
In 2025, the QLD Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) is intending to focus on Site Specific Resource EAs – other operators will not be required to submit a return for the 2024 calendar year. The Department will commence sending annual returns for the 2024 calendar year (1 January – 31 December) in mid January 2025, that will be required to be returned by 1 April 2025. The Department will also send further information to resource EA holder’s in early January 2025.
It is an offence under the Environment Protection Act 1994, for failing to submit a completed annual return.
Enquiries can be made to palm@des.qld.gov.au or call 1300 130 372 (option 4).
