Submissions

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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.
Submitted on 07 Jul 2026
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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.
Submitted on 16 Jun 2026
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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.
Submitted on 13 Apr 2026
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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.
Submitted on 16 Mar 2026
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QRC Resources Industry: Gas Sector Priorities for 2026

Submitted on 17 Dec 2025
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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
Submitted on 16 Aug 2026
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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.
Submitted on 14 Aug 2025
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Response to Gov proposed Mineral Resources Regulation (MRR) and Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment (MEROLA) Act

Submitted on 17 Apr 2025
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Proposed changes to address issues in the Statutory Relinquishment Framework under NROLA 2019 Reforms

Submitted on 19 Mar 2025
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QRC 2025-26 pre-budget submission

Submitted on 03 Feb 2025