Withdrawal of Queensland Law Reform Commission Mining Lease Objections and Appeals Review
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The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the State Government’s decision to withdraw the Queensland Law Reform Commission’s (QLRC) Mining Lease Objections and Appeals Review.
QRC has engaged constructively on behalf of its members with the QLRC making several submissions to the review.
The QRC submissions expressed concerns that the review could lead to further duplication of regulation and delays in approvals of new resources projects through activist lawfare.
The Queensland Government’s decision to establish a Resources Cabinet Committee as recommended by the QRC in lead up to the October election will provide an effective platform to streamline project approvals and maintain strict environmental and regulatory standards.
A streamlined approvals process is critical to Queensland remaining competitive so the resources sector can continue to create jobs and deliver economic benefits to all Queenslanders.
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