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Coexistence Queensland CEO now also Land Access Ombudsman

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.

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Inglewood to host community energy forum

Community members from across the Southern Downs region are invited to attend a free energy information forum in Inglewood on Thursday 6 August.

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Regional leaders gather in Roma to shape the future of the region

More than 90 local, regional and state leaders met in Roma last week to discuss the future of the region. The Community Leaders Council brought together landholders, local business owners, Traditional Owners and senior leaders from government, agriculture, energy and resources.

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Managing independence in a changing landscape

The Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2026 has passed in the Queensland Parliament. One of the resulting changes of this legislation is that the Coexistence Queensland CEO will also take on the role of Land Access Ombudsman, while Coexistence Queensland Board members will also serve as members of the LAO Advisory Committee.

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Free sessions on large-scale renewable energy developments in Central Qld

Landholders in the Isaac region are invited to attend upcoming free information sessions that will help them understand considerations for hosting large-scale renewable energy projects on their properties.  These sessions are part of the Landholder Support Program, which is an initiative of Coexistence Queensland to provide landholders with information around partnering with energy and resources ...

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Energy information forum coming to Biloela

Locals to Biloela and surrounds are invited to join an energy information forum on 24 November. The Queensland Community Energy Forum is a free event featuring presentations, question and answer sessions and information booths with community members also invited to come along to a tour of Moura Solar Farm the following day. The forum will […]

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New report highlights lessons from Queensland’s CSG experience to inform the future of resources and energy development

Queensland’s experience with coal seam gas (CSG) development holds vital lessons for Australia’s rapidly expanding renewable energy and resources landscape, according to new research from The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre. The report, commissioned by Coexistence Queensland, draws on more than a decade of research, in-depth interviews, online enga...

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Biloela conversations inform stronger regional coexistence

Coexistence Queensland, in partnership with Banana Shire Council, released the Biloela Community Leaders Council 2025 Output Report following the event held earlier this year. The event brought together more than 100 attendees – including landholders, First Nations representatives, state and local government and industry – to discuss the opportunities and challenges across our shared landscape...

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New guide to help landholders navigate renewable energy

Coexistence Queensland has released a new resource to support landholders who may be considering hosting renewable energy projects on their property in deciding what happens at the conclusion of a project. The Landholder guide: Decommissioning renewable energy projects was developed to help bridge the gap left by Queensland’s current lack of specific legislation governing land […]

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Landholder Support Program in Rolleston

Coexistence Queensland will be visiting Rolleston this September to deliver its Landholder Support Program which provides information to landholders in early discussions regarding gas development on their property. This free, in-person session covers important information on rights, obligations, and options to help landholders make informed decisions during land access negotiations with gas compan...

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Community Renewables Forum thrives in Roma

Shared community benefits and solutions to address challenges between renewable energy host landholders and surrounding neighbours were hot topics at the third Queensland Community Renewables Forum (QCRF) in Roma on Tuesday. More than 100 farmers, landholders, business owners, and community members from across the Maranoa came together in the Roma Bungil Cultural Centre to discuss […]

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Regional leaders convene in Biloela to discuss energy

Banana Shire Council and Coexistence Queensland partnered to gather over 100 regional leaders in Biloela today to discuss how traditional and emerging industries can sustainably coexist with communities and landholders. The Community Leaders Council event brought together landholders and leaders from agriculture, business, community, Traditional Owner groups, mining, resources, renewable energy, t...

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Guide to help negotiations with gas companies

Coexistence Queensland released its latest publication Landholder guide: Negotiating onshore gas activity today. The guide provides practical information and tips for negotiating land access agreements with gas companies. These negotiations can be crucial as they decide terms and conditions, conduct, and compensation involved. The guide seeks to empower landholders to secure long-term business obj...

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