Geothermal Energy Bill 2009 Consultation Paper

In August 2009, the Minister for Mines and Energy released the Geothermal Energy Bill 2009 and consultation paper for public comment. The consultation paper included 12 questions that focused on key aspects of the draft Bill.

Responses to the draft legislation are currently being reviewed.

For enquiries about the proposed legislation change, email geothermal.legislation@dme.qld.gov.au or phone 1800 657 567.

Background

Access to geothermal energy is currently regulated under the Geothermal Exploration Act 2004 (Qld) (the Exploration Act). The Exploration Act allows companies to tender for the right to explore for geothermal resources over selected land release areas.

The Queensland Government plans to replace the Exploration Act with a new legislative framework covering both geothermal exploration and production.

To ensure the new arrangements are successfully implemented, industry has been actively involved in the development of the new framework over the past few years. 

For further information about the proposed legislation change, download the Queensland geothermal legislation fact sheet.