Environmental management

Learn about the remediation of abandoned mines and how to report an abandoned mine.

Making sure that contaminated sites are managed in a way that protects public health and the environment in Queensland.

Find out about Queensland's environmental offsets framework. Read more about the components of the framework and options for offsets delivery.

When and how people can have their say on EIS processes and mining and petroleum lease approval processes.

How you can have your say and read about the work we do to restore the environment after a disaster.

The Department of Defence is undertaking a long-term investigation of the Oakey site and surrounds to understand the impacts of contamination due to the use of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).

Environment guidelines help administering authorities implement the Environmental Protection Act 1994), its associated regulations and environmental protection policies.

The reports provides information that contributes to improving environmental management and outcomes while balancing the needs of economic development.

‘Waste’ is made up of general waste, such as household waste, and regulated waste which requires a higher level of management to prevent harm to the environment or human health.