Support services for landholders

REACH

If you have questions, concerns or need support about resources activities on your land, the Queensland Government's Resources Engagement, Assessment and Compliance Hub (REACH) can assist.

REACH provides a central place for landholders, communities and industry to access information and support, raise concerns and resolve issues relating to coal, mineral, gas, geothermal and fossicking activities in Queensland.

Our services

REACH can assist with:

  • enquiries about land access and resource activities
  • managing complaints and helping you understand your options
  • audits and inspections relating to land access for resource activities
  • conferencing and informal dispute resolution during negotiations, including conduct and compensation agreements
  • targeted engagement and education to support landholders and communities.

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Other support available

There are also a range of independent services and tools available to help landholders understand, manage and resolve interactions with resources, agriculture and renewable energy developments.

These services provide additional information, support and dispute resolution pathways to help ensure fair outcomes and sustainable coexistence.

Land Access Ombudsman (LAO)

The Land Access Ombudsman is an independent body established to help landholders and resource companies resolve disputes about alleged breaches of conduct and compensation agreements and make good agreements.

Reforms have been proposed to strengthen the Land Access Ombudsman's role. Learn more about the proposed reforms.

Visit the Land Access Ombudsman.

Coexistence Queensland

Coexistence Queensland is an independent statutory body that helps facilitate and address how landholders, communities, and the resources and energy industry can sustainably work and thrive together.

Coexistence Queensland provides educational tools and information, engages with rural communities, and facilitates connections across the extractive resource, renewable energy, and agricultural sectors. It supports best-practice business-to-business relationships and provides the tools for informed decision making for all parties involved.

Visit Coexistence Queensland.

Coexistence mapping tool

Understanding where different industries operate is an important part of managing coexistence. There is a public mapping tool available that allows users to view how resources, agriculture and renewable energy projects overlap across the state.

Layers are available on the Queensland Globe that spatially map:

  • resource authorities (including exploration permits)
  • renewable energy zones and projects
  • approved and proposed renewable energy developments
  • areas of agricultural significance

This tool helps landholders and communities see where coexistence may be required.

Explore the Coexistence Mapping layer on Queensland Globe under 'Utilities and Communication'.

Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment (OGIA)

The Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment is an independent office responsible for assessing and managing the impacts of groundwater extraction from resource operations (petroleum and gas, and mining) in cumulative management areas.

Learn more about the Office of Groundwater Impact Assessment.