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Coordinator-General

The role of the Coordinator-General was established in 1938 to coordinate the provision of public infrastructure and encourage development and the creation of jobs in post-Depression times.

Over time the role has evolved and the Coordinator-General increasingly plays a key role in Queensland’s economic development.

The Coordinator-General has wide-ranging powers to plan, deliver and coordinate large-scale infrastructure projects, while ensuring their environmental impacts are properly managed. These projects, in turn, promote economic and social development in Queensland.

While the majority of projects have been within Queensland's significant minerals and energy sector, a large number are in the tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities

To ensure that residents of communities near large resource projects benefit from the construction and operation of those projects.

Assessments and approvals

The Coordinator-General manages the assessments and approvals of infrastructure projects, including environmental and social impacts.

State development areas

Areas of land established by the Coordinator-General for industry, infrastructure corridors and major public works to promote industrial development opportunities in Queensland.

Compulsory land acquisition

The Coordinator-General can compulsorily acquire, or take, land for infrastructure development.

Project facilitation

Laws and other mechanisms the Coordinator-General can use to facilitate the planning and delivery of infrastructure.

Coordinator-General resources

Fact sheets, guidelines and other resources relating to the various functions of the Coordinator-General.

Last updated: 18 Jan 2024