Review Publications

Background Papers

Background paper 1 - Introducing our review

On 25 August 2023 we released the first of a series of Background Papers.

Mining Objections BP 1

Background paper 2 - Scanning the horizon: Queensland mining in the future

On 12 October 2023, we released this background paper which sets out key drivers shaping the future of mining in Queensland and considers the implications for our review.

Background paper 2 - Scanning the horizon: Queensland mining in the future- Click to download

Background paper 3 - Other jurisdictions

On 9 February 2024, we released this background paper, which compares Queensland's objections processes for mining leases and associated environmental authorities to decision-making processes for equivalent authorisations in other Australian and overseas jurisdictions.

Mining review BP 3 cover

Consultation Paper

We will release a Consultation Paper in July 2024.

Final Report

Our Final Report is due to the Attorney-General on 5 June 2025. Once tabled in parliament it will be available for download here.