Coexistence Queensland CEO now also Land Access Ombudsman
Published: July 2026
Recent legislative changes mean Coexistence Queensland CEO Warwick Squire has also taken on the statutory role of Land Access Ombudsman.
The change creates opportunities for stronger coordination across related land access and coexistence issues, earlier support when issues arise, and a clearer pathway for on-the-ground experiences to inform broader advice and practice.
The two functions remain distinct, with clear safeguards in place to protect the independence, confidentiality, and integrity of both functions.
As part of the changes, the LAO’s role has been expanded to provide earlier negotiation assistance and dispute resolution services for landholders and resource companies. This provides a clearer and more accessible pathway to resolve land access disputes and address issues before they become more complex.
The aim is to support better outcomes for landholders, communities, industry and government by helping issues be identified earlier, understood more clearly and addressed fairly.
Read Warwick’s article, Managing independence in a changing landscape, to learn more about how the roles will operate in practice.