Steven Miles has been named Queensland’s first Minister for the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ‘s new…[Read More]
Queensland News
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Inquiry report releases finding of QLD Auditor General audit of QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Published: February 6, 2015
A Queensland parliamentary committee has released its report following an inquiry into the findings of the State’s Auditor-General’s audit of…[Read More]
Coal project wins approval
Published: December 4, 2014
Queensland’s Co-ordinator General has given the green light to the fifth coal mine in the Galilee Basin. Queensland’s Deputy Premier…[Read More]
1970’s office complex achieves 5 star energy transformation
Published: December 4, 2014
A seven-storey 1970s Brisbane office complex has achieved a 5-star NABERS Energy Base Building Rating following $1.23 million in energy…[Read More]
Environmental Impact Statement released for Santos gas field expansion
Published: November 21, 2014
Queensland’s Co-ordinator General has released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed expansion of Santos GLNG’s gas field…[Read More]
Reef water quality report
Published: November 21, 2014
A report on Great Barrier Reef water quality has highlighted the impact of the sugar cane and grazing industries on…[Read More]
Environmental Protection and Other Legislative Amendment (EPOLA) Bill passes with amendments
Published: November 14, 2014
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment (EPOLA) Bill that includes amendments to the Waste…[Read More]
Environmental Protection and Other Legislative Amendment (EPOLA) Bill passes with amendments
Published: November 7, 2014
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment (EPOLA) Bill that includes amendments to the Waste…[Read More]
QLD’s EPBC agreement to be amended
Published: October 31, 2014
The Federal and Queensland Governments will again amend the EPBC bilateral agreement relating to environmental assessments in Queensland. The proposed…[Read More]
New biosecurity regulations
Published: October 24, 2014
Farmers, landowners and community members are invited to comment on Queensland’s new biosecurity regulations aimed at protecting the agricultural sector…[Read More]
