Developing a new Queensland Heritage Strategy

The Queensland Government is developing a new Queensland Heritage Strategy to succeed the existing strategy.

The Delivering a fresh start for Queensland’s heritage discussion paper outlines five key areas for feedback:

1. Making heritage more accessible
2. Improving stewardship of heritage places and stories
3. Celebrating Queensland’s rich heritage
4. Optimising the economic and social benefits of heritage
5. Enhancing governance and modernising legislation

We're also seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 to streamline and modernise Queensland's heritage legislation.

Your input is important. It will help shape a balanced, forward-thinking approach to heritage stewardship – one that ensures heritage remains relevant and connected to Queenslanders now and into the future.

How to provide your feedback

You can complete a survey, submit a document, email your submission or attend an in person workshop.

Consultation closes 5pm, 31 March 2026.

Complete a survey

1. Select the "Register here" button or “Register” in the top-right menu of this screen. Already have an account? Sign in
2. Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), select the “Sign in” option in the top-right of this screen.
3. Complete the short survey by selecting the "Take survey" button in the section below. You can save and return to the survey later if needed.
4. Submit your response. Once submitted a copy of your response will be emailed to you.
5. If you require any assistance, please email HeritageFeedback@detsi.qld.gov.au

Submit a document

1. Register with In the Loop by selecting “Register” in the top-right menu of this screen. Already have an account? Sign in
2. Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), select the “Sign in” option in the top-right of this screen.
3. Choose the Upload document button below.
4. Attach your document in Word or PDF format and submit. Once submitted a copy of your response will be emailed to you.

Email your submission

You can also submit your feedback on the discussion paper by emailing HeritageFeedback@detsi.qld.gov.au

In person workshop

These workshops will be in-person and provide an opportunity for you to hear about what is proposed for the future of Queensland’s heritage and to share your insights and perspectives on developing a new Queensland Heritage Strategy. We are also seeking your input on proposed amendments to the Queensland Heritage Act 1992, aiming to enhance the protection and management of Queensland’s heritage assets.

Please register to attend your preferred session. The registration form is brief and should take less than five minutes to complete. You may select your preferred session and/or indicate if you would like to receive updates.

REGISTER

Session details

• Maryborough – 11 March 2026; CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE HYBRID SESSION IN IPSWICH
• Rockhampton – 12 March 2026 (Thursday), 11.00am at Jim Webber Room, City Hall
• Mackay – 13 March 2026 (Friday), 11.00am at 44 Nelson Street, Mackay
• Townsville – 16 March 2026 (Monday), 1.00pm at Savoy Room, Rydges Hotel
• Cairns – 18 March 2026 (Wednesday), 10.00am at William McCormack Place, Cairns
• Toowoomba – 20 March 2026 (Friday), 11.00am at Toowoomba City Hall Annex
• Longreach – 24 March 2026 (Tuesday), 10.00am at the Birdcage Hotel
• Ipswich– 25 March 2026 (Wednesday), [hybrid session] 2.00pm at 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich
• Brisbane – 26 March 2026 (Thursday), 1.00pm at 3/F 400 George Street, Brisbane
• Gold Coast – 30 March 2026 (Monday), 2.00pm at 11 Holden Place, Bundall

Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please get in contact with us by email at HeritageFeedback@detsi.qld.gov.au

Privacy statement

Why we request your personal information:

• The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) uses an online engagement platform to seek feedback on various issues and initiatives. We try to minimise the personal information collected, but we need your name and contact details to register you as a user, which allows you to complete surveys, be kept updated on projects, and to be notified of future activities (if you choose).
• The platform we use is called ‘In the Loop’, hosted by EngagementHQ, a third-party cloud-based service platform owned and operated by Granicus.
• All personal information gathered by DETSI is treated in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. For further details view the DETSI privacy policy.
• Please be aware that your de-identified response may be shared with other Queensland Government agencies and Australian Government agencies to help inform future policy developments. Personal information will not be shared.