Submissions
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Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill) as a substantial and positive response to the central procedural, standing and duplication concerns.
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Queensland Financial Provisioning Scheme 2026 Review
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Queensland Government's 2026 review of the Financial Provisioning Scheme (FPS, the ‘Scheme’), which was established in April 2019 through the Mineral and Energy Resources (Financial Provisioning) Act 2018 (MERFP Act). QRC supports the objective of ensuring the State is appropriately protected from the financial risks associated with resource operators failing to meet their environmental and rehabilitation obligations.
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Feedback on Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme – Exposure Draft Package
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the exposure draft legislative package establishing the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme (DGRS). QRC supports the objective of reliable and affordable domestic gas supply, provided the framework also maintains Australia’s investment attractiveness, export competitiveness and reputation as a reliable trading partner
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Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme – Draft Design Framework
The QRC submission to the Australian Government’s consultation on the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme draft design framework provides industry feedback on proposed measures to support domestic gas supply and place downward pressure on prices. It highlights the need for a framework that increases supply, maintains investment and export competitiveness, respects existing contracts and commercial arrangements, and ensures domestic contribution obligations are equitable, transparent and do not disproportionately impact Queensland producers and projects.
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Mineral Royalty: Provisional Price Adjustments (Draft Public Ruling MRA005.1)
The QRC submission to the Queensland Revenue Office's consultation on Draft Public Ruling MRA005.1 provides industry feedback on the proposed treatment of provisional price adjustments in mineral royalty calculations and associated royalty reporting requirements.
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Select Committee on the Taxation of Gas Resources
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Australian Parliament’s taxation of gas resources inquiry.
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Gas Market Review Consultation Submission
Gas is a critical pillar of the energy system in Queensland and Australia. The Queensland gas sector underpins domestic energy reliability, supports emissions reduction and energy transition objectives, and provides essential feedstock for manufacturing and industrial activity across the east coast.
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QRC Resources Industry: Gas Sector Priorities for 2026
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QRC Submission on the Mining Lease Objections and Appeals Process – September 2025
Land Court Reform: Review of the Mining Lease Objections and Appeals Process
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QRC Gas Market Review 2025 Submission
Queensland’s gas sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring Australia’s energy security, supporting jobs, local businesses, regional development, and enabling a stable transition to net zero. Queensland gas is a critical enabler of manufacturing, providing both the energy and essential feedstock needed to produce materials like bricks, glass, aluminum, fertilisers, and chemicals that underpin modern industry.
