Queensland’s Power Grab for Critical Minerals | Sydney News

Queensland’s government is rushing a controversial new bill that grants ministers sweeping powers to fast-track major projects — from critical minerals to ecotourism — often bypassing existing laws and even allowing land seizures for private development. While backed by LNP MPs and cheered on by mining groups as essential for economic growth, critics including Labor, farmers, local councils, and legal experts warn it undermines fair appeals, disproportionately harms regional communities, and risks government overreach. Even Robbie Katter questions whether such broad authority is truly needed, cautioning against wielding “a very large hammer before it has properly identified the nail.” Parliament returns August 25th — expect fierce debate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0362c1f087b064e5