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.

Legislation

The Coordinator-General administers the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, along with the relevant Minister.

From March 2018, the Coordinator-General administers the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017.

For further details read A guide to the key functions of the Coordinator-General (110 KB).

Related regulations

• State Development and Public Works Organisation Regulation 2020
• State Development and Public Works Organisation (State Development Areas) Regulation 2019
• Complaints about the Coordinator-General: section 48A of the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 ( 371.8 KB)