Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner review

The concept of a Queensland Rehabilitation Commissioner was brought into the Environmental Protection Act 1994 in 2020. This role was legislated as an independent, statutory position that is responsible for producing leading practice technical reports, connecting with stakeholders and the community, reporting on trends and data, and providing advice on mine rehabilitation matters.

The Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is undertaking a review of the role of the Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner to ensure the role continues to meet its intended purpose and continues to provide value to industry and other key stakeholders. This review includes considering how the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner and their office have delivered against the functions and purpose of the role since inception.

As part of this review, we are seeking key stakeholder views on the effectiveness of the Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner and their office so far. We will use the information collected to consider the Commissioner’s role in supporting the resources industry to improve rehabilitation in Queensland.

We invite you to provide your feedback via the survey linked below.

Consultation closing date: 5.00pm Tuesday 11 February 2025

How to complete the online survey

• Set up an In the Loop account. Setting up an account helps protect the integrity of the survey process and the results.
• Once your account is set up (or if you already have one), log in, select the 'Take survey' link below and respond to the questions posed. You can save and return to the survey.
• Submit your response. Once submitted a copy of your response will be emailed to you.
• If you require any assistance please email epact.policy@des.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.
• Other questions asking personal information in this survey are optional and you can skip them if you prefer.
• 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.