If the decision pathway identified in the Flowchart suggests that the proposed development is assessable, requiring development assessment (DA) or a coordinated project declaration, it is recommended that a pre-lodgement meeting is sought with the appropriate agency to receive more detailed, project-specific advice. Pre-lodgement meetings have no associated fees.
The State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) provides a coordinated approach that involves the whole government in the State’s assessment of development applications. SARA may be the assessment manager or a referral agency where the State has authority. Where SARA is the assessment manager, the application is lodged with SARA. When SARA is the referral agency, the application is lodged with the appropriate local government and referred to SARA.
The pre-lodgement meeting and pre-lodgement advice would provide direction and advice on which State agencies may be involved in the proposed development. These may include the agencies in Section 4.2 to Section 4.6.
In the application for the declaration of a coordinated project, the Coordinator-General (CG) recommends a pre-lodgement meeting to clarify application requirements. Meetings notes will be provided by the Office of the Coordinator-General (OCG).
In the application for a coordinated project, the application is only submitted to the OCG and the CG will consider, among other information, the relevant State and Commonwealth legislation (Section 4.2 to Section 4.6) and associated policies.
In the instance where the local government is the assessing agency and the State is a referral agency, a pre-lodgement meeting may be possible with the relevant assessing council. If there is a State interest, requiring referral, the referral agency may include one or several of the agencies in Section 4.2 to Section 4.6.
he Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is responsible for the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industries in Queensland. Their mandate is to “ensure the production and protection of Queensland’s rich natural resources.”
The agriculture group within DAF facilitates industry businesses and government to enhance market supply chains, manage risks, and build resilience. The Fisheries group within DAF manages the sustainability and allocation of fisheries resources for all Queenslanders.
Legislation that may be relevant to a proposed cropping development:
Acts administered:
Subordinate legislation:
As noted in the legislative pathway (Section 2.2), the following information may be required for evaluation by DAF to progress a proposal:
Written documentation containing:
[1] Waterway barrier works – structure that inhibits free movement of fish along waterways and onto floodplains, injure fish, or affect fish health and habitat.9
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) is responsible for environmental planning and protection in Queensland.
In the key area of environmental work, responsibilities include enhancing Queensland’s ecosystems, conserving and protecting Queensland’s biodiversity, protecting heritage places, and avoiding, minimising or mitigating impacts to the environment.
There are numerous Acts and subordinate legislation that are relevant to cropping development that are administered by DES.
Acts administered:
Acts administered:
[1] Waterway barrier works – structure that inhibits free movement of fish along waterways and onto floodplains, injure fish, or affect fish health and habitat.
“Responsible for regional economic development, manufacturing industry development and water.”
“We strive to:
“Enables the productive and responsible use of Queensland’s natural land and mineral resources.
Responsible for mining and petroleum, mine safety, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land interests and titles and land management.”
“Queensland’s land, vegetation and mineral resources are vital for our economic, social, environmental and cultural wellbeing.
Our role is to ensure that these resources are managed fairly and responsibly to support sustainable economic prosperity and just outcomes for everyone.
To achieve this, our department administers a range of laws that govern how these resources are accessed and used, and ensures that people understand what they need to do to comply with these laws. This gives all Queenslanders confidence that our resources are being managed fairly and responsibly.”
“Queensland’s land and vegetation resources are vital for our economic, social, environmental, and cultural wellbeing and we all share responsibility for using them fairly and sustainably.
Regulating these natural resources involves working closely with our customers, stakeholders and community to achieve sustainable economic prosperity while also helping to protect our environment.
“Responsible for state development, economic development, infrastructure, land use planning, urban growth and local government.”
The legislation our department administers is listed below.
Request a free vegetation management report or map:
Identify a Grassland Regional Ecosystem, using the REDD database:
Lodge an online notification for accepted development vegetation clearing codes |
Identify a list of exempt clearing work:
Apply for or correct a Property Map of Assessable Vegetation (PMAV):
Search Regional Ecosystem descriptions:
Contact the Veg Hub management team on:
Visit a Department of Resources Office in to chat in person:
