Committee Details

comittee's report

The committee tabled its report on 31 May 2013.

View:  Report No. 25, 54th Parliament - Inquiry into the future and continued relevance of government land tenure across Queensland

Terms of Reference

That the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee inquire into and report on the future and continued relevance of Government land tenure across Queensland.

That, in undertaking this inquiry, the committee should particularly consider the following issues:

• Ensuring our pastoral and tourism industries are viable into the future;
• The balanced protection of Queensland's ecological values;
• Ongoing and sustainable resource development; and
• The needs and aspirations of traditional owners.

Further, that the committee take public submissions and consult with key industry groups, industry participants, indigenous Queenslanders, and relevant experts.

The Committee was to report to the Legislative Assembly by 30 November 2012.

On 14 September 2012 the House agreed to amend the terms of reference, providing that the State Development, Infrastructure and Industry Committee table an interim report to the Assembly by 30 November 2012, and a final report by 30 March 2013.

On 6 March 2013 the Legislative Assembly considered a request for an extension on the reporting date and agreed that the Leader of the House move a motion to extend the reporting date until 31 May 2013 - tabled report available.

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