Following recent changes to departmental responsibilities, the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy is now the Department of Resources. Responsibility for water and energy has been transferred to new departments. Our website will be updated to reflect this change.
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Last reviewed 28 November 2018
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Visit us at www.qld.gov.au to access forms, guidelines and general information on freehold title, land transfers, land trusts and leasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.
You can also contact us on:
Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Email: ILOperations@dnrme.qld.gov.au
William McCormack Place
Level 5, 5b Sheridan Street
Cairns QLD 4870
Postal address
PO Box 937
Cairns QLD 4870
Visit our website for more information on resources monitoring, enquiries and complaints and how to make a complaint about a resources exploration or development incident.
For general enquiries, please contact the Resource community infoline on 13 71 07 or email resources.info@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
Make a complaint about a mineral and energy resources activity
Visit qld.gov.au for more information on fossicking in Queensland and to purchase fossicking licences and permits, or contact a Mines Assessment Hub.
For technical support when purchasing a fossicking licence online, please contact:
MyMinesOnline helpdesk
Phone: +61 7 3199 8133
Email: mines_online@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Visit us at www.business.qld.gov.au to access our geoscience resources and publications.
Email: Geological information hotline
Geological Survey of Queensland
Level 4
1 William Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Geological Survey of Queensland
Department of Natural Resources and Mines
PO Box 15216
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Email: GSQOpenData@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Email: GeoResGlobe enquiries
Email: Geophysics enquiries
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Geochemistry support
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Chief Government Geologist
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Geoscience Manager - Coal
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Director - Exploration Attraction
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Geoscience Manager - Minerals
Email: Geological information hotline
Attention: Geoscience Manager - Petroleum and Gas
Email: Resource Planning enquiries
Attention: Manager - Resource Planning
For queries about Key Resource Areas in the State Planning Policy July 2014 and requests for extractive industry information such as production data, quarry locations and contact details.
Email: Resource planning information
Email: Exploration Data Centre (Zillmere)
Phone: +61 7 3096 6810
Fax: +61 7 3096 6817
68 Pineapple Street
ZILLMERE QLD 4034
Email: Exploration Data Centre (Mount Isa)
Attention: Manager - Exploration Data Centre
Phone: +61 7 4743 0078
Mobile: +61 459 822 434
Fax: +61 7 4743 0156
Killara Crescent
Kalkadoon Industrial Estate
MOUNT ISA QLD 4825
PO Box 334
MOUNT ISA QLD 4825
Visit us at www.business.qld.gov.au for more information about applying for a resource authority. You can also lodge and track the progress of most applications online through MyMinesOnline.
For general enquiries contact the relevant assessment hub.
The Mineral Assessment Hub administers mineral mining permits. These include mining leases, mineral development licences, exploration permits and prospecting permits.
Mining claims and mining leases for opal, gemstones, corundum or other precious stones are now administered by the Mineral Assessment Hub.
Level 9, 445 Flinders Street
Townsville QLD 4810
PO Box 1752, Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: (07) 4447 9230
Email: MineralHub@dnrme.qld.gov.au
The Coal Assessment Hub and administers all coal mining permits. These include mining leases, mineral development licences, exploration permits and prospecting permits.
Building E, 25 Yeppoon Road
Parkhurst QLD 4702
PO Box 3679, Red Hill QLD 4701
Phone: (07) 4936 0169 Fax: (07) 4936 0375
Email: CoalHub@dnrme.qld.gov.au
The Petroleum Assessment Hub administers all petroleum, gas and geothermal authorities.
1 William Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
PO Box 15216 City East QLD 4002
Phone: 07 3199 8118
Email: PetroleumHub@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Court House
Buln Buln Street
Quilpie QLD 4480
PO Box 29, Quilpie QLD 4480
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
30 Nicholson Street
Dalby QLD 4405
PO Box 589, Dalby QLD 4405
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
99 Hospital Road
Emerald QLD 4720
PO Box 245, Emerald QLD 4720
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
Court House
Vindex Street
Winton QLD 4735
PO Box 230, Winton QLD 4735
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
13 Isa Street
Mount Isa QLD 4825
PO Box 334, Mount Isa QLD 4825
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
Tropical Weeds Research Centre
27-43 Natal Downs Road
Charters Towers QLD 4820
PO Box 62, Charters Towers QLD 4820
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
28 Peters Street
Mareeba QLD 4880
PO Box 156, Mareeba QLD 4880
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
Court House
High Street
Georgetown QLD 4871
PO Box 28, Georgetown QLD 4871
Contact the relevant Assessment Hub for enquiries
For enquiries on Fossicking in Queensland, please contact a Mines Assessment Hub.
For technical support when purchasing a fossicking licence online, please contact the MyMinesOnline helpdesk on Phone: +61 7 3199 8133 or Email: mines_online@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Visit us at www.business.qld.gov.au to find out about native title obligations for mining and resources.
The Queensland Government's Native Title Services is the first point of contact to advise you on land that may be subject to native title and inquiries about the native title process for mining and petroleum authorities.
Email: nativetitleservices@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4936 0138
PO Box 15216
Brisbane QLD 4002
The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) is an independent body set up under the Native Title Act. The NNTT is not a court and doesn't decide whether native title exists. It makes decisions regarding whether 'future acts' can proceed and mediates negotiations.
For more information, see the NNTT website.
Visit us at www.qld.gov.au to access forms, application guides and information about lodging your application and payment options.
Contact your nearest business centre, below, to arrange of pre-lodgement meeting.
For lodgement enquiries, please contact:
Email: SLAMlodgement@dnrme.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 4447 9179
Visit us at www.business.qld.gov.au to access standards, forms, calibration baselines and other surveying information.
To submit Form 6 or PSM maintenance forms not associated with a plan submission, email CadastralAdminDataHelp@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
For GNSS enquiries, email GeodeticSupport@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
To deposit or submit copies of survey plans, survey records or to request surveying advice, please email the relevant surveying group below.
| Surveying group | |
|---|---|
| Beenleigh, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Ipswich, Maryborough, Nambour, Robina, Toowoomba | Surveys.South.Region@dnrme.qld.gov.au |
| Mackay, Rockhampton | Surveys.Central.Region@dnrme.qld.gov.au |
| Cairns, Townsville | Surveys.North.Region@dnrme.qld.gov.au |
For enquiries about surveying legislation and policies, contact:
Survey Integration
Land and Spatial Information
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane QLD 4001
Email Director of Surveys
Buy current property titles searches and survey plans online.
Please note that the Titles Registry does not provide legal or conveyancing advice. You should contact a legal professional for personalised advice.
You can lodge your documents at the business centres where Titles Registry lodgement hours are indicated below. Please make sure you arrive at regional business centres early enough to finalise your lodgements before closing time.
You can also lodge documents by posting the document along with payment to:
Brisbane Titles Registry Office
GPO Box 1401
BRISBANE QLD 4001
See the Payments and lodgement page for more detailed information.
Visit our website for information about this year's statutory land valuations and the Valuer-General's property market movement report.
For other valuation enquiries, phone us during business hours on 13 QGOV (13 74 68) (in Australia) or +61 7 3022 0001 (from overseas), or contact your local business centre.
Visit us at www.qld.gov.au for information about vegetation maps, codes, development approvals and how to obtain vegetation clearing approvals.
For enquiries and appointments:
Visit us at business.qld.gov.au to access forms, application guides, maps and data.
To arrange a pre-lodgement meeting, please contact your closest business centre (see below).
You can lodge all your water-related applications by email to WaterHub@dnrme.qld.gov.au. Find out more about lodging your water application.
| Emergency |
For life-threatening emergencies or critical situations phone 000. For emergency help with storm damage or floods, contact the State Emergency Service (SES) or phone 13 25 00. |
|---|---|
| Dam safety | Call 000 if there is imminent threat to life. If you have concerns over the safety of a water dam, email damsafety@dnrme.qld.gov.au. |
| Water restrictions | For information on current SEQ water restrictions contact your local council |
| Water monitoring data requests | Email water.monitoring@dnrme.qld.gov.au |
| Supply and billing enquiries, leaks | Contact your water retailers - contact details are on your water bill |
| Complaints and disputes | For unresolved complaints about your water supplier, contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman |
| Water investor hotline | For information on access to water resources to expand your business, contact the water investor hotline |
Visit the initiatives page for more information about energy initiatives and programs.
For energy and biofuels enquiries, contact 13 43 87 during business hours.
For emergencies or loss of electricity supply, contact your energy distributor:
In case of a suspected gas leak (i.e. reticulated or piped gas, not gas cylinders) contact the gas distribution network for your area:
For electricity supply and billing enquiries, contact your energy retailer (find their contact details on your energy bill).
For gas supply and billing enquiries, contact your gas retailer (find their contact details on your gas bill).
For unresolved complaints about your electricity or gas supplier contact the Energy and Water Ombudsman.
If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS).
Ask the NRS to connect you to 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
Contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450