Department of Environment and Resource Management
Changes to the department
On 30 March 2012 the Queensland Government announced machinery-of-government changes for departments. The functions of the former Department of Environment and Resource Management will now be delivered by the following departments:
- Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
- Department of Natural Resources and Mines
- Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
- Department of Energy and Water Supply
- Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts
This web site provides services and information administered by these new departments.
Features
- Changes in vehicle access to Moreton Island's beaches
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From Friday 4 May, beach areas at North Point and in front of Comboyuro Point campground previously closed to vehicles will re-open—a speed limit of 20 km/hr applies.
- GasFields Commission
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Community get a say on the role and membership of the new GasFields Commission in Queensland.
- Annual land valuations
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Annual land valuations have been issued by the Valuer-General for all 58 rateable local government areas in Queensland.
- National parks affected by weather
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If planning a visit, check park alerts for the latest information on park access as well as road and weather conditions, before leaving home.
- Gladstone environmental monitoring
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The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that the Gladstone region can continue its role as a key economic base with a sustainable and healthy environment.
- Queensland Murray–Darling Basin
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The Queensland Government has provided a submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Authority on the draft Murray-Darling Basin Plan. A Community Summary of the submission is available.
- Strategic cropping land
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The Strategic Cropping Land Act 2011, Strategic Cropping Land Regulation 2011 and State Planning Policy 1/12: Protection of Queensland’s strategic cropping land have commenced.
Services
Programs and initiatives
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Last updated 14 May 2012