Candidate instruments from the Depot export that have not yet been ingested as full acts.7 suggestions (7 URL-verified · 0 not verified)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003
Governs cultural heritage duty of care and clearance surveys before ground disturbance.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-079verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Environmental Protection Act 1994
Core environmental authority/approval framework all mining and exploration activity sits under.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-062verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Land Act 1994
Governs State land tenure, leases and access over Crown land tenements sit on.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-081verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Nature Conservation Act 1992
Protected areas and protected species approvals relevant to exploration/mining footprints.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1992-020verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004
Principal Act for petroleum/gas tenures, pipelines and safety in Queensland.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2004-025verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Vegetation Management Act 1999
Regulates clearing of native vegetation for access tracks, drill pads and infrastructure.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-090verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.
Water Act 2000
Controls water licences/allocations and bore works needed for exploration and mine dewatering.
https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-034verification: Verified live by curl (HTTP 200) on 2026-10-01.