Community Rights to Object to Mines in Queensland

This factsheet outlines community objection rights with respect to mining activities in Queensland.

Key takeaways

Outlines what mining is and how it’s regulated.

Details your rights to lodge an objection, what to put in your objection and how to lodge it (for both mining leases and environmental authorities).

Provides information about resolving disputes with mining companies.

Key actions

Read: EDO’s Guide to Mining and CSG Law in Queensland, available for purchase here.

Visit: You can read the Mining Objection Hearing Practice Directions here.

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