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Qld Government submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Energy Efficiency Improvements On 5 June 2009, the Environment and Resources Committee issued its Issues Paper No. 1 entitled “Inquiry into Energy Efficiency Improvements”. This paper provides background information about the committee and its inquiry into energy efficiency improvements. It also flags the issues that the committee would like people to comment on. Cabinet approved a whole of Government response to the Parliame
Qld Renewable Energy Plan The Queensland Renewable Energy Plan (the Plan) is an economic and industry development strategy aimed at accelerating the growth of the renewable energy sector in Queensland. The Plan is broad in scope and includes initiatives aimed at addressing areas of market failure, driving regulatory reform, streamlining planning processes, removing non-economic barriers, and facilitating technological
Response_Energy Technical and Safety Plan and RIS On 7 September 2009, the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) Energy Technical and Safety Leaders Group released the Draft Energy Technical and Safety Harmonisation Enhancement Plan (Draft Plan) and the associated consultation Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for a five week public consultation period. Public submissions to the Draft Plan and consultation RIS closed on 9 October 2009. The Departm
Biobased Industrial Products Sector Discussion Paper The bio-based industrial products sector is emerging worldwide as a growing and increasingly valuable and viable industry. Its development is being driven by the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the quest to achieve a level of energy independence and declining mineral oil resources. Queensland has the potential to become a leading producer of bio-based industrial products and technologies
Queensland Government response to Parliamentary Inquiry into Energy Efficiency Improvements On 25 February 2010, the Environment and Resources Committee (ERC) tabled a report in Parliament presenting the findings of its Inquiry into Energy Efficiency Improvements. The ERC put forward 18 specific recommendations relating to the following themes: Reviewing program funding and enhancing program evaluation; Supporting low-income households; Balancing investment in energy efficiency and ren
Growing Queenslands Renewable Energy Electricity Sector On 24 May 2010, the Environment and Resources Committee issued an issues paper entitled “Growing Queensland’s Renewable Energy Electricity Sector”. This paper provides background information about the committee and its inquiry into opportunities and challenges for the Queensland Government associated with increasing the proportion of electricity generated from renewable energy sources in Queensla
Mines and Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 The purpose of the Mines and Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (the Bill) is to: enhance safety and health measures in Queensland’s mining, explosives and gas industries; streamline and simplify processes to achieve savings for business and Government; and improve electricity retailer credit support arrangements and customer service obligations. Amendments proposed to the Mining and Quar
Surat Basin Future Directions Energy resources in the Surat Basin are driving rapid development, which presents great economic development opportunities, but may also put pressure on local communities, their economies and the environment. Experience in the Bowen Basin has illustrated that a proactive, coordinated and region-wide approach is essential to address the challenges and opportunities of rapid growth. The Surat B
Geothermal Energy Bill 2010 Exploration for geothermal energy has been under way in Queensland since 2005 under the Geothermal Exploration Act 2004. The purpose of the Geothermal Energy Bill 2010 (the Bill) is to provide a new framework for developing the exploration and production of geothermal energy and aims to encourage the growth of this clean energy industry in Queensland. The Bill also contains amendments to the Min
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Blueprint The first “Blueprint for Queensland’s LNG Industry” was released in September 2009. This Blueprint provided a framework for developing an LNG industry in Queensland. The new LNG Blueprint informs the community and industry of progressive Government initiatives to achieve a sustainable LNG Industry and a balance between the new LNG industry and the continuation of the agricultural industry. The
Mines and Energy Amendment (No.2) Bill 2010 The Mines and Energy Legislation Amendment (No. 2) 2010 (the Bill) amends the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (P&G Act) to enable the specification and enforcement of nation-wide introduction of minimum energy performance standards for gas appliances. The Bill also includes various amendments to the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and Coal Mining Safety and Healt
Govt response Ctte Report No 4 Growing Qlds Renewable Energy Electricity The former Environment and Resources Committee launched an inquiry titled Growing Queensland’s Renewable Energy Electricity Sector in May 2010. In May 2011, the Committee tabled their Report No. 4 presenting the findings from the Committee’s inquiry into growing Queensland's renewable energy electricity sector. A number of the recommendations relate to Queensland’s renewable energy policies and pr
Queensland Energy Management Plan A key challenge for the Queensland Government is to reduce the growth rate of both the consumption of electricity and peak demand. Demand management, energy efficiency and energy conservation represents the most cost-effective methods to achieve this. The Queensland Energy Management Plan (QEMP) outlines a coordinated program of work to reduce the growth rate of electricity consumption in Queensl
Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme The Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme has exceeded expectations and achieved its policy objectives to make solar photovoltaic (PV) systems more affordable for Queenslanders, stimulate the solar industry and drive energy efficiency outcomes. In July 2008, the Queensland Government established the Scheme with the aim to: make solar power more affordable for Queenslanders; stimulate the solar power indus
Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan (REIDP) is a key component of the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan (QREP) and will contribute to achieving the QREP goal of attracting 20 per cent of investment in renewable energy generation driven by the national Renewable Energy Target to 2020. The REIDP initiatives will improve access to finance, drive technological innovation, develop a skilled wor
Red Tape Reduction Energy Sector In 2012, the government commenced a review of carbon reduction and energy efficiency schemes that may have become redundant following the introduction of the Commonwealth Government’s Carbon Pricing Mechanism (CPM). The Queensland Gas Scheme, the Smart Energy Savings Program (SESP) and the policy for standards for new coal-fired power stations were identified as policies or programs which could
2012 Queensland Gas Market Review The state of the Queensland gas market is assessed annually via the Gas Market Review (GMR), in consultation with participants. The review provides advice to Government on security of supply for domestic customers and gas market development issues. For the 2012 GMR Report modelling and analysis was undertaken on a range of issues relevant to the future of the Queensland (and broader eastern Austr
Withdrawal from COAG commitments for 6-star units and national residential building mandatory disclosure scheme Queensland is currently committed through the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) to the following components of the National Strategy on Energy Efficiency: the adoption of 6-star energy efficiency standards for new units and introduction of residential building mandatory disclosure. New multi-unit residential buildings in Queensland are currently required to meet a 5-star energy efficiency
Appointments to Boards of Government Owned Corporations and Qld Rail Energex Limited (Energex); Ergon Energy Corporation Limited (Ergon); Stanwell Corporation Limited (Stanwell); Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Limited (Ports North); Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC); Port of Townsville Limited (POTL); QIC Limited (QIC); and SunWater Limited (SunWater) are Government owned corporations (GOCs). The Boards of GOCs are established under the Government
Options to address solar PV costs The Queensland Solar Bonus Scheme (the Scheme) provides for eligible participants, who supply surplus electricity generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) systems into the Queensland electricity grid, to be paid a feed-in tariff (FiT). Participants in the Scheme are paid a FiT of either 44 or 8 cents per kilowatt hour (c/kWh) for their surplus exported electricity. The FiT is paid by distributors an
30 Year Electricity Strategy Discussion Paper The Queensland Government has committed to the development of a 30 Year Electricity Strategy. Following the release of a Directions Paper in late 2012, a detailed discussion paper has now been developed. The discussion paper considers both short and longer-term challenges and proposes a number of actions and principles to guide future electricity policy development. A three month consultation
Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 The Energy and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 formalises the Queensland Government’s decisions to: cease the Queensland Gas Scheme’s (the Gas Scheme) operation on 31 December 2013; cease the Smart Energy Savings Program (SESP) at the earliest opportunity; and facilitate the transfer of water and sewerage services for the new Noosa Council on 1 January 2014. The Gas Scheme commenced in 2005
Energy Legislation AEMC Payments Bill 2014 As rule maker and market developer for Australian energy markets, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) makes and amends the detailed rules for the operation of the National Electricity Market and elements of the natural gas markets in accordance with the National Electricity Law and the National Gas Law. As part of its market development role, it also conducts market reviews with a view
Reforming Queensland electricity network reliability standards Electricity network reliability standards govern how network infrastructure is built and operated to avoid or manage outages. The current electricity network reliability standards prescribe a network design approach which requires extra infrastructure to be built (redundancy) to achieve reliability of supply. In early 2013, the Independent Review Panel on Network Costs (IRP) found existing reliab
Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation 2014 The National Energy Retail Law (Queensland) Bill 2014 and the Electricity Competition and Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 implement the Government’s decision to increase competition by removing retail price regulation in south east Queensland (SEQ) and introducing a more light-handed market monitoring approach for small (residential and small business) customers, commencing from 1 July
Release of 30 year electricity strategy The Queensland Government committed to the development of a 30-year electricity strategy. The strategy has been prepared following extensive public consultation. This included the release of a directions paper in December 2012 and a detailed discussion paper in September 2013. The 30-year electricity strategy sets out a vision for an electricity sector which is resilient, cost-effective and cust
Productivity Commission review of electricity prices A key commitment of the Government at the 2015 election was to establish a Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) to lift the productivity, competitiveness and efficiency of the Queensland economy. Electricity prices have risen in Queensland by 43 per cent on average since 2011-12. The first task of the QPC is to undertake a public inquiry on electricity prices in order to investigate short an
Appointment to Board of Energex Limited The Boards of Government Owned Corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under section 89(1) of the GOC Act directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. A vacancy existed on the Board of Energex Limited (
Energy and Water Ombudsman Amendment Bill 2015 The Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland (EWOQ) provides a free, independent dispute resolution service for residential and small business customers to help them resolve complaints with energy and water suppliers. Small businesses for these purposes are currently defined as businesses using less than 100 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity per year. This definition means that many businesses that
Submission to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Cairns Petrol Market Study Fuel prices are an issue the Queensland Government has raised over the last 18 months in response to community concerns that motorist in Brisbane and in Queensland more broadly are paying more fuel than in other states. In April 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced Cairns will be the fourth regional location to be studied as part of its petrol monitoring arrang
Government target for solar rooftops The Queensland Government has set a target for one million residential solar photovoltaics (PV) rooftops or 3000 megawatts of installed solar PV of all scales in Queensland by 2020. In 2015, the Government tasked the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) with conducting an inquiry into a fair price for small scale solar systems selling their power back into the electricity grid. The QPC was req
Appointments to the Gasfields Commission The Gasfields Commission Act 2013 (the Act) establishes the Gasfields Commission (the Commission) to manage and improve the sustainable coexistence of landholders, regional communities and the onshore gas industry in Queensland. The Act provides that the Commission is made up of a full-time commissioner, who is the chairperson, and up to six part-time commissioners. It also requires that when reco
Electricity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 In December 2015, the Queensland Government, announced its intention to effect a merger of Energex and Ergon into a single business under a new parent company (Parent Co). A separate Energy Services Business will be established as a subsidiary of Parent Co. The merger is to be implemented on 1 July 2016 with the objective of improving network efficiencies. Implementation of the merged network b
Appointment of Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland The statutory office of the Energy and Water Ombudsman was established under the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006. The Office of the Ombudsman is an independent statutory authority who receives, investigates and facilitates the resolution of complaints made by small energy and South East Queensland water customers, or by a Scheme member in relation to the connection, supply or sale of electrici
Annual progress on Advancing North Queensland – Five Priority Areas In June 2016, the Queensland government endorsed Advancing North Queensland – Investing in the Future of the North, which outlines actions dedicated to growing the North Queensland (NQ) economy, with efforts focussed on five priority areas: roads infrastructure water and energy security research and innovation tourism, trade and investment North Queensland Stadium Under this plan, the Governmen
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy and Energy from Waste Policy In March 2018, the Queensland Government committed to developing a recycling, resource recovery and waste management strategy, underpinned by a waste disposal levy. The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy (the Strategy) has been informed by the review of the current Queensland Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy (20142024) published in June 2018, the outcomes of public
Appointments to Energy Skills Advisory Committee The Energy Skills Advisory Committee (ESAC) supports the development of a policy framework to encourage Queensland workers and communities to maximise future employment and skills opportunities in the Queensland energy sector. ESAC will be responsible for providing knowledge, options and recommendations for consideration to the Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training a
Appointment of Energy and Water Ombudsman and Land Access Ombudsman The Energy and Water Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor in Council under section 51 of the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006. The Energy and Water Ombudsman receives, investigates and facilitates the resolution of complaints made by small energy customers and South East Queensland water customers, in relation to their electricity, gas or water providers. The Land Access Ombudsman is appointe
Consultation on proposed changes to Queensland state energy legislation A review of the Electricity Act 1994, the Gas Supply Act 2003, the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006 and subordinate legislation, and the Liquid Fuel Supply Act 1984 (apart from biofuel mandate provisions) was initiated to assess whether state energy legislation is fit for purpose, given the energy transition and ongoing changes to Queensland’s applied national laws. This review confirmed state
Appointments to CleanCo Board In 2017, the Government committed to establish a new clean energy generation Government owned corporation (GOC) for Queensland (CleanCo) to improve competition in the wholesale electricity market and support the growth of Queensland’s renewable energy industry.  CleanCo creates value by transforming intermittent renewable energy generation into firm financial products that are traded in financial
Appointments to Energy Qld Limited Board and Qld Treasury Corporation Capital Markets Board The Boards of Government owned corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under section 89(1) of the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC) Capital M
Energy from Waste Policy Queensland In July 2019, the Queensland Government released the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy (the Strategy) which seeks to transition Queensland to a zero-waste society, where waste is avoided, reused and recycled to the greatest extent possible. The Strategy commits to the development of an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) Policy. The EfW Policy seeks to: support the vision of the Advance Queensla
Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020 The primary objective of the Forest Wind Farm Development Bill 2020 is to facilitate a pathway to tenure for the development of the Forest Wind Project by Forest Wind Holdings Pty Limited (the proponent), on plantation licence areas in the Toolara, Tuan and Neerdie State forests in the Wide Bay Burnett region. The proponent is seeking to establish a large-scale wind farm (up to 226 turbines) gene
Appointments to the boards of various Government businesses Government owned corporations (GOCs) boards are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (Seqwater) Board is responsible f
Appointment to the Stanwell Corporation Limited Board Government owned corporations (GOCs) boards are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. Cabinet endorsed that Mr Paul Binsted be recommended to the Governor in Counci
Appointments to the boards of various Government Businesses The Boards of Government Owned Corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (Seqwater) Board is respons
Appointments to the boards of various Government owned corporations The Boards of Government owned corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. It is desirable for board members to possess demonstrated previous lea
Appointments to the boards of QIC Ltd CleanCo Queensland Ltd and Queensland Competition Authority The boards of Government owned corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under section 89(1) of the GOC Act, a GOC’s board is to consist of the number of directors that are appointed by the Governor in Council. QIC Limited
Appointments to the boards of various Government businesses The Boards of Government owned corporations (GOCs) are established under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (GOC Act) and are responsible for overseeing the activities of GOCs to optimise their value by exercising sound commercial judgement. Under the GOC Act, directors of GOCs are appointed by the Governor in Council. The Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority (Seqwater) Board is respons
Appointment of the Energy and Water Ombudsman The Energy and Water Ombudsman is appointed by the Governor in Council under section 51 of the Energy and Water Ombudsman Act 2006. The Energy and Water Ombudsman receives, investigates and facilitates the resolution of complaints made by small energy and South East Queensland water customers, or by a scheme member in relation to the connection, supply or sale of electricity, gas or water by a mem
Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan In June 2021, the Queensland Government committed to the development of an energy plan for Queensland to outline the State’s pathway to achieve the 50 per cent Queensland Renewable Energy Target (QRET), position Queensland for clean industrial growth, and support new jobs. The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan sets a clear vision to transform the energy system and deliver clean, reliable and afforda
Queensland New-Industry Development Strategy The Queensland New-Industry Development Strategy (QNIDS) provides confidence that the Queensland Government has a clear pathway for industry development and is harnessing the opportunities presented by a decarbonised global economy. The QNIDS will be used by other Queensland Government agencies, local governments, industry, business, academia and the community to confirm the Queensland Government
Release of Queensland’s Clean Energy Workforce Roadmap Ensuring Queensland has the workforce needed to meet the skills and labour demand associated with the energy transformation has been identified as a critical enabler for the successful delivery of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. Likewise, the Good jobs. Good people: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032 (QWS) recognises the need to develop the skills pathways required for the growing clean
Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 exposure draft In September 2022, the Queensland Government released the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (the Plan). The Plan contained commitments to legislate key elements of the Plan, as well as establish new legislative infrastructure frameworks. A draft Bill – the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill – has been prepared, which seeks to implement these legislative elements of the Plan. An exposu
Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Bill 2023 In the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, the Queensland Government committed to preparing legislation to support the effective regulation of hydrogen development and use. Pipelines will be critical infrastructure needed to facilitate the transportation of hydrogen and other gases to markets or large facilities, such as transporting hydrogen from a production facility to an export terminal. The
Linc Energy and improved transparency of information The Queensland Government inherited responsibility for the management of Linc Energy’s underground coal gasification (UCG) site in Hopeland after the company entered liquidation. The Department of Environment and Science (DES) has been undertaking extensive groundwater monitoring on and surrounding the former Linc Energy site in the Hopeland area since 2015. Landholders have consistently been pr
Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 In September 2022, the Queensland Government released the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (the Plan). The Plan contained commitments to legislate key elements of the Plan, as well as establish new legislative infrastructure frameworks. An exposure draft of the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 was released for public consultation in June 2023. Ninety-one responses were received
Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 The primary objective of the Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 (the Bill) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland. This is principally achieved through legislating Queensland’s emissions reduction targets. Queensland’s emissions reduction targets are to: reduce emissions to 30 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 reduce emissions to 75 per cent below 2005 levels by 2035 achieve zero net e
Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan sets a clear vision and pathway to transform the State’s electricity system. It commits Queensland to achieving 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, 70 per cent by 2032 and 80 per cent by 2035. This transformation will help combat climate change, and deliver new jobs, industries and investment across the State. Achievement will require substantial investme