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Better Planning
for Queensland
- a new era

From 3 July 2017, Queensland will operate under new planning legislation.

The new planning laws provide the basis for securing the liveability, sustainability and prosperity of our communities, both now and into the future. The legislation will deliver a transparent and efficient system that contributes to investment and jobs, and embraces genuine community engagement. Read more.

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The new system

The new legislation strives to protect our heritage, environment and establish a bright future for the next generation of Queenslanders.

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Plans

Planning documents within the system guide responsible development across the state.

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Development

Development across the state must be done in a fair, consistent and efficient way to meet community aspirations and deliver benefits to our economy.

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Disputes

When disputes arise, the system must have a robust and accessible framework that supports resolution.

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Watch and learn

Watch and learn more about planning through a few videos we have created.

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A new development assessment system.

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Development in Queensland.

Better planning for Queensland news

Over the next 12 months, as we get out and about talking to Queenslanders about the new system, we'll keep you up to date on all our news from across the state.

Minister’s Guidelines and Rules open for public comment

8 March 2017

The Minister's Guidelines and Rules (MGR) is the key instrument that will mandate how local planning schemes and other local planning instruments are made (or changed).

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State interest review consultation closed

10 February 2017

Consultation on the draft Planning Regulation, updated State Planning Policy, and revised State Development Assessment Provisions has now closed.

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Consultation closed on Development Assessment Rules

5 January 2017

A new statutory instrument – the Development Assessment Rules – will set out a standardised development assessment process that will ensure applications are progressed in a consistent and transparent way, in accordance with community expectations.

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Delivering a new planning system – events and engagements