Consultation on Queensland's Environmental Offsets Framework

The Queensland Government is reviewing the Environmental Offsets Framework, established more than 10 years ago, to ensure it remains effective in protecting the state’s unique environment while supporting sustainable development.

A fresh start for Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Framework – Discussion paper presents three focus areas, to seek feedback from stakeholders on the challenges with the framework such as delays in offset delivery and regulatory complexity. The focus areas cover:

  • how we can unlock the Offset Account to deliver outcomes
  • how financial offsets are calculated
  • how we can improve regulation.

Feedback is sought on proposals to improve the framework, protect the environment and facilitate economic development.

How to provide your feedback

Feedback can be provided any of the following ways:

Consultation closes 29 June 2026.

Online information sessions

The Queensland Government is also hosting free stakeholder engagement sessions to gather feedback on the discussion paper and facilitate discussions on the review of the Environmental Offsets Framework.

The sessions will include an overview of the discussion paper and a brief Q&A panel discussion with representatives of the project team:

  • Online (general public): Friday 29 May 2026, 9.30–10.30am, online only
  • Online (general public): Thursday 18 June 2026, 12.30–2pm, online only

Please register for the consultation to attend your preferred session. The registration form is brief and should take less than five minutes to complete. You may select your preferred session and/or indicate if you would like to receive updates on Environmental Offsets.

The department will also undertake additional engagement with selected stakeholder groups, reflecting their specific expertise and interest.

Please email offsetsreview@detsi.qld.gov.au if you require further information.

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Last updated:
19 May 2026
Last reviewed:
19 May 2026