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What we do
Coexistence Queensland plays an important role in managing and improving the sustainable coexistence between landholders, regional communities, the resources and renewable energy industries.
We do this through the provision of independent, factual information that assists landholders and community to make informed decisions when engaging with resources and energy development. We deliver a range of stakeholder engagement programs in partnership with government and community entities, that make a difference to sustainable coexistence outcomes. We also act as a trusted advisor to government, industry and community stakeholders about coexistence issues and opportunities.
We are not a decision-maker nor do we investigate complaints, mediate disputes, regulate or offer legal advice or counsel.
We pride ourselves in leading – we bring everyone together in the same room to work collaboratively, resolve issues and achieve balanced economic, environmental and socially responsible outcomes. This helps improve social licence by building and maintaining landholder and community buy-in, ensuring development occurs in a socially responsible and sustainable way, with the interests of community at its core.
What is sustainable coexistence?
Sustainable coexistence signifies a balanced, empathetic, and forward-looking approach, where industry and community thrive together, valuing both people and the environment, while cultivating enduring relationships. It follows these principles:
- Collaboration and cooperation
- Shared benefit
- Stewardship of natural resources
- Fairness
- Trust and resilience
Our work
Coexistence Queensland’s work is informed by our ‘ear to the ground’ approach, enabling us to focus on activities that support coexistence across regional and rural Queensland. In 2025, we delivered regional events and forums such as the Community Leaders Council, the Queensland Community Energy Forums, and commenced delivery of our Landholder Support Program to help landholders and regional communities understand energy and resources development in clear, simple terms.
We also released independent research from The University of Queensland, which highlighted lessons from Queensland’s coal seam gas experience and offered practical insights for future coexistence.
In 2025 we expanded our suit of information resources, including the release of landholder guides for decommissioning renewable energy projects and negotiating onshore gas activity.
Over 2026, Coexistence Queensland will:
- Update and expand our information resources, including The Gas Guide, our landholder guides, as well develop information resources focusing on minerals exploration and renewable energy;
- continue providing advice and feedback to government and industry based on strong regional engagement; and
- deliver targeted information sessions and strengthen partnerships with local government, community groups, and peak bodies to support landholders and regional communities with practical, place-based information about Queensland’s resources and energy industries.
Learn more about our functions here.
Our history
Coexistence Queensland was established as the GasFields Commission Queensland on 1 July 2013 to help facilitate and address how landholders, communities, and the onshore gas industry could sustainably work and thrive together.
For over a decade, we worked to bridge coexistence challenges between the onshore gas industry, landholders and communities. We learnt many lessons along the way and developed experience which remains relevant today.
In 2024, the Queensland Parliament passed legislation and rebranded us as Coexistence Queensland with an expanded remit of addressing Queensland’s diverse energy and resources landscape and the emerging challenges and opportunities facing rural and regional communities.
Given the resources and energy industry’s growth, our expanded remit is fitting as it will address coexistence matters across Queensland more broadly.
“The energy and resources conversation we have got going across Queensland regions is very complex – but coexistence is not. It’s really about industry, community, and government working together towards that common outcome.”
Coexistence Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Warwick Squire
Our people
Board
Cameron MacMillan – Chair
Blessing Agada
Andrew Brier
Sarah Cox
Sarah Gooley
Natasha Winters
Chief Executive Officer
Warwick Squire
Warwick is an experienced executive specialising in change leadership, policy development and operational efficiencies across mining, resources, energy, agriculture, and natural resource management. He has extensive expertise in cultivating productive relationships, particularly in the resources and agricultural sectors.
Read full bioWarwick is an experienced executive specialising in change leadership, policy development and operational efficiencies across mining, resources, energy, agriculture, and natural resource management. He has extensive expertise in cultivating productive relationships, particularly in the resources and agricultural sectors.
His authentic leadership ensures team engagement and an aligned focus within teams and departments, driving change and delivering innovative projects in complex environments. Warwick has built a reputation for taking on challenging roles and leading teams to deliver exceptional results.
Our organisation
Purpose
Our purpose is to manage and improve the sustainable coexistence of Queensland landholders, regional communities, and the resources and renewable energy industries.
Vision
Our vision is to be the trusted leader and facilitator of sustainable coexistence between landholders, regional communities, and the resources and renewable energy industries.
Values
- Independence – We act impartially, fostering trust and respect in our engagements.
- Transparency – We are open and accountable in our actions and information sharing.
- Collaboration – We work cooperatively with stakeholders to co-create solutions.
- Respect – We value the rights, interests, perspectives and traditions of all stakeholders.
- Integrity – We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Leadership – We champion conversations and actions around sustainable coexistence.
Strategic plan
Coexistence Queensland’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028 outlines our purpose, vision, strategic objectives and performance measures.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports outline the activities and achievements of Coexistence Queensland (and GasFields Commission Queensland) over financial years.
- Annual Report 2024/25
- Annual Report 2023/24
- Annual Report 2022/23
- Annual Report 2021/22
- Annual Report 2020/21
- Annual Report 2019/20
- Annual Report 2018/19
- Annual Report 2017/18
- Annual Report 2016/17
- Annual Report 2015/16
Right to Information
Coexistence Queensland complies with the requirements as defined under Queensland legislation, which include the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP).
You can make an application or contact the RTI and IP agency contacts for more details.
Documents released under the RTI Act after May 2023 are published here.
Gifts and benefits
Coexistence Queensland publishes the gifts and benefits register each quarter in line with the Right to Information Act 2009.
All gifts or benefits that are received or given (and have a value of more than $150) are recorded here.
Declarations of Interests
The Coexistence Queensland Board is committed to supporting transparency, accountability, and integrity to protect the public interest. View the declarations of interests register here.
Public Interest Disclosure
Coexistence Queensland is committed to fostering an ethical and transparent culture. In pursuit of this, we value the disclosure of information about suspected wrongdoing in the public sector so that it can be properly assessed and, if necessary, appropriately investigated. Coexistence Queensland will provide support to an employee or others who make disclosures about matters in the public interest.
The Coexistence Queensland Public Interest Disclosure Protocol demonstrates this commitment and ensures that practical and effective procedures are implemented which comply with the requirements of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 (PID Act) and Public Interest Disclosure Standard No.1/2019. To make a Public Interest Disclosure, contact us.
Complaints management
Coexistence Queensland is committed to maintaining and enhancing public confidence in the organisation by creating an accountable and transparent environment that encourages feedback and manages complaints in a responsive, timely and fair manner.
The Coexistence Queensland Complaints Management Policy is used to resolve customer complaints and concerns and encourages stakeholder communication to continuously improve on its performance and delivery. The Policy has been developed to comply with Section 264 of the Public Sector Act 2022, the Queensland Government Complaints Management System Framework and Guideline, and AS 10002: 2022 Guidelines for complaint management in organisations. To make a complaint, contact us.