Write a Submission

QLD and Australian Government

Have your say and give feedback on Queensland Government decisions.

CURRENT STATE SUBMISSIONS FOR QLD

1. Have your say on the Shaping SEQ for future population growth. Closes 20.9.23. Read the key documents and book a chat with a planner, attend a community session, leave a comment, answer the poll, or provide a submission via email at [email protected], via mail ShapingSEQ Review Project Team – Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, PO Box 15009, QLD 4002 or visit the website Home | Shaping SEQ Update (statedevelopment.qld.gov.au).

2. Have your say on the application of Line Fishery (Reef) Agency for ongoing ecological sustainability. Closes 21.9.23. Read the submission documents and email [email protected] or mail The Director Sustainable Fisheries Section Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water GPO Box 3090 CANBERRA ACT 2601.

3. Have your say on the use of Biochar as an End of Waste code. Closes 25.9.23. Read the submission documents, and email to [email protected].

4. Have your say on the addition of the Australian Humpback Dolphin to the EPBC. Closes 27.9.23. Read the submission documents, and email your comments to [email protected] or mail to The Director Migratory Species Section International Environment, Reef, and Oceans Division Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water PO Box 3090 Canberra ACT 2601. 

5. Have your say on the addition of the Australian Snubfin Dolphin to the EPBC. Closes 27.9.23. Read the submission documents, and email your comments to [email protected] or mail to The Director Migratory Species Section International Environment, Reef, and Oceans Division Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water PO Box 3090 Canberra ACT 2601. 

6. Have your say on QLD's future water strategy. Closes 3.10.23. Read the documentation and answer the online survey at Queensland Water Strategy - Water. Our Life Resource | Your say | Queensland Government (getinvolved.qld.gov.au).

7. Have your say on a review of nutrient release from Aquaculture into the Great Barrier Reef. Closes 5.10.23. Read the consultation documents and provide written feedback via email to [email protected]

8. Have your say on the draft Traditional Knowledge Guide for Biodiscovery. Closes 6.10.23. Read the document and provide feedback to [email protected] or mail to Science Development Department of Environment and Science GPO Box 2454 Brisbane Qld 4001. 

9. Have your say on the Biosecurity Protection Levy. Closes 6.10.23. Read the consultation documents and provide feedback via the survey at Biosecurity Protection Levy | Have Your Say – Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

10. Have your say on amendments to the Environmental Protection Act and its penalties and powers. Closes 10.11.23. Read the related documentation and send your feedback to [email protected]

11. Have your say on the EIS associated with Glencore's new open-cut bauxite mine in Aurukun. Closes 23.11.23. Read the View the EIS at Proposed Aurukun Bauxite Project Environmental Impact Statement | Department of Environment and Science, Queensland (des.qld.gov.au) email your feedback to  [email protected] or mail to The Chief Executive Department of Environment and Science Attention: The EIS Coordinator (Aurukun Bauxite Project) GPO Box 2454, Brisbane QLD 4001. 

Go to Parliamentary Committees and make submissions to current inquiries and read the consultation documents. 

CURRENT HERITAGE LISTINGS AWAITING APPROVAL IN QLD

Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 3330 5859.

For submissions on development applications, email [email protected]

Information on making a submission for a priority development area (PDA) can be found on the specific PDA page.

Submit an environmental incident report online or via your mobile device.

CURRENT E-PETITIONS IN QLD.

1. Solar panels and batteries for government housing. Closes 27.11.23. Sign the e-petition at | Queensland Parliament Contact: Tony Magrathea 62B Cooroora Street DICKY BEACH QLD 4551.

2. Time to stop the stink of the waste industry in Ipswich. Closes 4.2.24. Sign the e-petition at | Queensland Parliament.. Contact: Danielle Mutton PO Box 2102 NORTH IPSWICH QLD 4305. 

Sign, or start your own E-Petition.

Or go to Parliamentary Committees and make submissions to current inquiries.

Other Commonwealth Consultations

See other Department of Environment and Energy consultations here

See also

EPBC Act - public notices and invitation to comment
Fisheries - Assessments open for comment
Species and ecological communities - Listing assessments open for comment
Wildlife trade - Invitations to comment
National heritage - Assessments open for comment
Online surveys - Departmental consultation hub