Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney will chair a special cabinet committee to examine the impacts of government regulation on the mining industry.
 
The Resources Cabinet Committee, announced in this week’s budget, will comprise:

  • The Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Jeff Seeney
  • The Treasurer and Minister for Trade, Tim Nicholls
  • The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Andrew Cripps
  • The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, John McVeigh
  • The Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection, Andrew Powell
  • The Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing, Steven Dickson

 
The Resources Cabinet Committee will report back to the full Cabinet within 100 days on proposals to reduce approval times, cut red tape and lessen the regulatory burden.
 
Cabinet has asked the committee to:

  • Identify and remove impediments to project assessments and approvals
  • Review existing polices and legislation to cut red tape
  • Identify ways to fast-track investment in the resources sector
  • Maximise local business opportunities as a result of resource developments
  • Ensure a co-ordination and integrated Queensland Government approval regime
  • Mobilise resources to accommodate timely Queensland Government approvals
  • Give directions as necessary to meet resource proponent critical timeframes
  • Ensure approvals are provided through an environmentally sustainable framework.