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Queensland

Overview

The Queensland Government's Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy is responsible for the administration of mining tenure. They provide the following online services:

Relevant Legislation

Mineral Tenure Types

A Guide for Landowners & answers to most questions.

Tenement Action Guide

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**References**References

**LatestLatest News**News

Mining sector to benefit from amendments to Bill passed 5/3/2013, in particular petroleum tenure holders and resources activity tenure holders that will:

  • simplify the conversion of petroleum wells
  • remove the requirement for a water license for associated water
  • remove the requirement for licences to interfere for watercourse diversion associated with resources activities

Brief summary in Queensland Government's Mining Journal Autumn 2013