Review Publications
On this page you will find the review publications and working papers developed for the review.
Background paper 1 - Introducing our review
On 25 August 2023 we released the first of a series of Background Papers.
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 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.
Background paper 4 - Your thoughts on a reimagined process
On 15 November 2024, we released this background paper, which reflects the feedback provided to us during consultations, through written submissions and informal interactive polls.
Consultation paper - Reimagining decision-making processes for Queensland mining
On 15 July 2024, we released this consultation paper which discusses and invites feedback on 6 reform proposals. It asks 26 questions, including on key aspects of how the reforms could be implemented.
Consultation paper - Valuing the perspectives of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
On 15 July 2024, we released this consultation paper which discusses the same proposals and asks the same questions as ‘Reimagining decision-making processes for Queensland Mining’, with a particular focus on issues and implications for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. Please also refer to 'Consultation Papers supporting documents' below, which includes a fact sheet and 4 summary papers.
Consultation Paper - Conscious consistency: mining and other resource production tenures
On 15 November 2024, we released this final consultation paper which discusses and asks for feedback on whether any recommended changes to mining lease processes should apply for other resource production tenures, including their associated environmental authorities. Please also refer to 'Consultation Papers supporting documents' below, which includes a fact sheet.
On 15 July 2024, we also released a suite of supporting documents, including 2 fact sheets and 4 summary papers. The summary papers were developed with expert advice from cross-cultural linguist, Dr Diana Eades, to support engagement by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our review. They give information about our review and invite feedback on our reform proposals.
On 15 November 2024, we published a further fact sheet about our final consultation paper.
Fact sheet 1 - Reimagining decision-making processes for Queensland mining
Fact sheet 2 - Valuing the perspectives of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Summary paper 1 - What our review is about
Summary paper 2 - Participation
Summary paper 3 - Decisions
Summary paper 4 - Giving feedback about a decision
Models of Participation
Glossary - What do these words mean?
Fact sheet 3 - Conscious consistency
The below working papers were prepared to support the drafting of the background and consultation papers, and to assist the Commissioners to settle the recommendations for the final report.
Review Planning Documents
Briefing Notes (pre-Consultation Paper)
- Memorandum to Commissioners about Briefing Notes
- Briefing Note - Overarching Reform Options
- Briefing Note - Participation
- Briefing Note - Notification
- Briefing Note - Merits Assessment
- Briefing Note - Decision
- Briefing Note - Judicial Review
- Briefing Note - State Development and Public Works Organisation Act
Options Papers (approved)
- Options Paper - Online Portal (with outcomes)
- Options Paper - Decision (with outcomes)
- Options Paper - Review (with outcomes)
Options Papers and Research Memorandum (for approval)
Fact Sheets
On 4 March 2025, the review was withdrawn by the Attorney-General. The final report was due on 30 June 2025.