Restricted areas throughout Queensland
A 'restricted area' is a parcel/s of land that is exempt from having exploration or mining permits activated over it. The restriction itself may only apply to the exploration and mining activities of a particular mineral/s or it can be a broad restriction from any activity. Knowing what land is restricted will help explorers and developers know where exactly they can go to carry out their activities.

Strategic cropping land legislation 
Operating in the resources industry? What does the introduction of strategic cropping land legislation mean for you?

Coal tenure and explorations permits
Recent announcements affecting coal tenure and exploration permits

Exploration and urban living: striking the balance
The public consultation period is now closed.

Acts administered by the Department
Acts related to mining and petroleum administered by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI).

Amendments to petroleum regulations
Permit holders have to notify each landowner and each occupier in writing at least 10 business days before the start of certain petroleum, gas and coal seam gas activities on their land, and again within 10 business days of completing those activities.

Guidelines
Guidelines have been produced for the petroleum industry to facilitate the implementation of the new petroleum legislation.

Petroleum and Gas Act 2004
An overview of the Act and a link to download the legislation.

Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009
An overview of the Act and a link to download the legislation.

Underground coal gasifiction (UCG) policy
The policy provides for a UCG pilot phase over the coming years to gather the necessary information to assess the future viability of a prospective UCG industry in the State.

Geothermal energy policy and legislation
Queensland has significant resources of hot dry rocks, which has potential as a virtually carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission free source of energy. 

Land use and planning
State Planning Policies including the Protection of Extractive Resources 2/07.

Landholder information - Land access policy framework
The Government has worked closely with rural industry leaders, the resources sector and the community to deliver a number of important reforms which are part of the Land Access Policy Framework.

Environment
Environmental management and regulation of the mining industry in Queensland is administered by the Department of Environment and Resource Management through the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld).