4.2 Regulatory and policy stability
KEY
Favourable reduction in regulatory control occurred in that year
This section provides an annual snapshot of the year-to-year regulatory changes over the last seven years (half of the Scorecard’s history). The perception of the regulatory change is deemed through consultation with industry stakeholders and policy advisors. Table 4.2 aims to summarise complex regulatory changes for 2024-25 as they affect exploration projects.
No change in regulatory control occurred in that year
Unfavourable increase in regulatory control occurred in that year
TABLE 4.2 CHANGE IN REGULATORY CONTROLS 2024-25
YEAR TO JUNE FOR EACH RESPECTIVE YEAR
TYPES OF EXPLORATION CONTROLS IN QUEENSLAND
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
A. Foundation requirements for exploration - processes that most holders of exploration permits must meet on application and continuously through the life of the tenure: Cultural heritage Environmental authority
• The 2023 Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Act (EPOLA) continue to negatively impact applications by imposing stricter conditions. • The Department is currently reviewing the Environmental Protection Act 1994. Application for mineral and coal exploration tenure • The land release and tender process is currently under review.
EXPLORATION SCORECARD 2025
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