Queensland bill lets government bypass conservation laws for major projects
Queensland's new bill would let the government bypass conservation laws to fast-track major projects and compulsory acquire private land, critics warn. Farmers Matt and Caitlin Wood fear it could seize their 120-hectare Gold Coast hinterland property for a decades-old cableway proposal. Experts say the broad powers could effectively override environmental regulations for any project deemed strategically important by the state.
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Published 02 Aug 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 02 Aug 2026, 15:10 UTC
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