Regulatory framework for CSG-LNG industry
Queensland has established a comprehensive governance framework to oversee the development of the state's coal seam gas to liquefied natural gas (CSG-LNG) industry.
The Queensland Parliament has passed laws to protect landholders, communities and the environment. These laws:
- require thorough assessment of proposed projects
- protect the Great Artesian Basin, local water supplies and strategic cropping land
- provide fair conditions and compensation for landholders
- ensure the CSG-LNG industry is safe and sustainable
- establish a strict compliance and enforcement regime.
The CSG-LNG industry is also required to support local businesses, upskill workers and invest in physical and social infrastructure such as roads housing and community services.
This guide explains Queensland's regulatory framework for the CSG-LNG industry:
