22 April 2024 Proposed legislation to expand GasFields Commission’s remit Planned legislation to address how communities and the resources and energy industries sustainably work and thrive together was introduced into Parliament last week. The GasFields Commission welcomed the Queensland Government’s proposed amendments to the GasFields Commission Act 2013 as part of the Mineral and Energy […]
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19 February 2024 What are your views on the onshore gas industry and GasFields Commission Queensland? Are you a community member with experiences or thoughts about the onshore gas industry? Now is the time to have your say! Take part in a survey to assist the GasFields Commission Queensland in better understanding your community. Your […]
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6 December 2023 Coexistence challenges and opportunities The GasFields Commission Queensland’s Community Leaders Council 2023 event saw 71 representatives from community, government, Traditional Owners and industry meet in Chinchilla on 7 September. The day’s agenda centered around the theme of Shared Landscapes: Coexistence challenges and opportunities for Queensland’s gas industry in an increasingly complex energy […]
28 September 2023 Join the conversation to enhance coexistence in Queensland Queenslanders are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes that will help improve the sustainable coexistence of landholders, rural and regional communities, and the resources and energy sectors. The consultation paper builds on the Queensland Government’s response to the GasFields Commission Queensland’s (GFCQ) […]
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27 April 2023 Look up – aerial groundwater survey of the Condamine Alluvium As part of their ongoing commitment to improve groundwater assessment, the Office for Groundwater Impact Assessment will be conducting an airborne electromagnetic survey on land around Dalby and Cecil Pains during May. OGIA is an independent office responsible for the cumulative assessment […]
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27 April 2023 Wanted: interview participants for UQ’s Beneficial Reuse of Coal Seam Gas Water study The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute is conducting research on the broader range of social, economic and environmental values associated with the reuse of water from extractive industries using Surat Basin CSG water reuse schemes as a case […]
27 April 2023 New CSIRO research explores CSG influence on human health CSIRO has released its latest coal seam gas research, culminating in the analysis of a 2,150 square kilometre study site in the Surat Basin. The five year study looked at potential hazards such as chemicals, air emissions, noise, light and dust associated with […]
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23 February 2023 New Shared Landscapes – Industry Trends report released In its continued commitment to keeping Queenslanders informed about development trends in the gas industry, including how the industry interacts with the state’s agricultural sector and host communities, the GasFields Commission Queensland has released the latest Shared Landscapes – Industry Trends report. Shared Landscapes […]
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16 February 2023 Surat locals encouraged to have their say on future energy development University of Queensland researchers are calling on community members and business leaders alike to help explore the expected benefits and challenges of future energy development in the Surat Basin. The research, being conducted by the UQ Centre for Natural Gas, will […]
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9 December 2022 Commission welcomes new Board members The GasFields Commission has welcomed three new board members to help guide sustainable coexistence between landholders, rural and regional communities, and the onshore gas sector. Joining the existing board is seasoned engagement specialist, facilitator and advocate John Anderson; resources infrastructure and agriculture leader Rachele Sheard; and stakeholder […]
