Strategic Approach under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Location Region-wide
Description Considering approaches to protect critical habitat and species and create greater certainty for industry
Mileston

Australian Government investment

  • Q2 2026 – Project/s agreed by the Australian Government*
  • Q2 2029 – Projects complete*

Queensland Government investment

  • Complete –Strategic planning commenced
  • Q2 2027 – Strategic planning finalised

*Future dates and milestones may be subject to change based on investment decision

Responsibility

Led by the Queensland Government in collaboration with the Australian Government.

Investment $10 million

Last updated: 08 May 2026