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Queensland proposes major reforms to mining approvals and objections framework
On 15 September 2026, the Mineral Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Bill) was introduced into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill proposes significant changes to the assessment, notification and objection processes for mining lease (ML) and associated environmental authority (EA) applications.
28 September 2026
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Critical minerals: Data centres & copper demand
As AI accelerates data centre growth, policymakers face the complex challenge of balancing emerging power demands with the broader energy transition.
14 September 2026
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Unlocking opportunity: Northern Territory backs its resources and energy future
The Northern Territory is moving decisively to position itself for the next phase of resources and energy investment, with the Finocchiaro Government delivering a major reform package to modernise the Territory’s resources framework and unlock new investment across mining, gas, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
27 August 2026
