Bill granting 'extraordinary powers' to speed up development passes parliament

Bill granting 'extraordinary powers' to speed up development passes parliament

A new critical minerals bill aimed at stimulating investment has passed Queensland parliament, with amendments calming some farmers but other critics remain concerned.

Critical Minerals Bill passes

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Queensland Parliament passes Critical Minerals Bill - Industry Queensland

The Queensland Resources Council has welcomed legislation passed last night as providing momentum for the state's emerging critical minerals industry. The new laws, in the form of the State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, come ahead of the Premier’s trade mission to the United States. Under the reforms, the declaration of a State Strategic Project will streamline approvals but w…

Queensland farmers urge State Government to amend critical minerals legislation to protect prime agricultural land: QFF

Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), Media Release, 25 August 2026 With the State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Qld) set to return to Queensland Parliament this week, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is urging the Queensland Government to make necessary amendments to protect the state’s prime agricultural land into the future. In particular, QFF is concerned by t…