{"id":"qld:act-2011-011","name":"North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability Act 2011","slug":"north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"11 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29788,"registerId":"qld-act-2011-011-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Introduction and object of Act","content":"## Introduction and object of Act","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Act may be cited as the North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability Act 2011 .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Object of Act","content":"### sec.2 Object of Act\n\nThe object of this Act is to manage the duration of mining interests over land in the North Stradbroke Island Region, and end mining in the region by the end of 2019—\nto protect and restore environmental values of the region; and\nto facilitate, under other Acts, the staged creation of areas to be jointly managed by the State and the traditional owners of the region; and\nto assist the transition of the economy of the region from reliance on the mining industry to other industries.\ns 2 amd 2013 No. 63 s 4 ; 2016 No. 32 s 5\n- (a) to protect and restore environmental values of the region; and\n- (b) to facilitate, under other Acts, the staged creation of areas to be jointly managed by the State and the traditional owners of the region; and\n- (c) to assist the transition of the economy of the region from reliance on the mining industry to other industries.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act binds all persons","content":"### sec.3 Act binds all persons\n\nThis Act binds all persons including the State and, to the extent the legislative power of the Parliament permits, the Commonwealth and the other States.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Interpretation","content":"## Interpretation","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dictionary","content":"### sec.4 Dictionary\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 3 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of North Stradbroke Island Region","content":"### sec.5 Meaning of North Stradbroke Island Region\n\nThe North Stradbroke Island Region is the part of the State shown as ‘Area A’ and ‘Area B’ on the map titled ‘NSI 1’ approved by the chief executive on 18 March 2011 and held by the department.\nThe map titled ‘NSI 1’ may be viewed on the department’s website at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au.\nThe exact location of the boundary of the North Stradbroke Island Region is held in digital electronic form by the department.\nThe information held in digital electronic form can be reduced or enlarged to show the details of the boundary.\ns 5 amd 2013 No. 63 s 5\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The North Stradbroke Island Region is the part of the State shown as ‘Area A’ and ‘Area B’ on the map titled ‘NSI 1’ approved by the chief executive on 18 March 2011 and held by the department. The map titled ‘NSI 1’ may be viewed on the department’s website at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The exact location of the boundary of the North Stradbroke Island Region is held in digital electronic form by the department.\n(sec.5-ssec.3) The information held in digital electronic form can be reduced or enlarged to show the details of the boundary.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dealing with mining interests in the North Stradbroke Island Region","content":"# Dealing with mining interests in the North Stradbroke Island Region","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"General provision","content":"## General provision","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"No compensation","content":"### sec.6 No compensation\n\nNo amount, whether as compensation, reimbursement or otherwise, is payable by the State to any person for or in connection with the enactment or operation of this part.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Provisions about mining interests","content":"## Provisions about mining interests","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of pt 2","content":"### sec.7 Application of pt 2\n\nThis part applies—\nin relation to an NSI mining interest, including the granting of an NSI mining interest; and\ndespite the Mineral Resources Act or any other Act or law.\n- (a) in relation to an NSI mining interest, including the granting of an NSI mining interest; and\n- (b) despite the Mineral Resources Act or any other Act or law.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Termination of particular NSI mining interests","content":"### sec.8 Termination of particular NSI mining interests\n\nThis section applies to an NSI mining interest if, under the Mineral Resources Act , the term of the mining interest would, apart from this section, and unless ended sooner for any reason, end after 31 December 2019.\nThis section does not apply to the following mining leases—\n1105;\n1108;\n1109;\n1124;\n7064\nThe term of the NSI mining interest, unless ended sooner for any reason, ends at the end of 31 December 2019, and the mining interest can not at any time be renewed.\nThe holder of the NSI mining interest may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies to an NSI mining interest if, under the Mineral Resources Act , the term of the mining interest would, apart from this section, and unless ended sooner for any reason, end after 31 December 2019.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) This section does not apply to the following mining leases— 1105; 1108; 1109; 1124; 7064\n(sec.8-ssec.3) The term of the NSI mining interest, unless ended sooner for any reason, ends at the end of 31 December 2019, and the mining interest can not at any time be renewed.\n(sec.8-ssec.4) The holder of the NSI mining interest may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\n- (a) 1105;\n- (b) 1108;\n- (c) 1109;\n- (d) 1124;\n- (e) 7064","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Termination of mining lease 1109","content":"### sec.9 Termination of mining lease 1109\n\nThe term of mining lease 1109, unless ended sooner for any reason, ends on the commencement of the North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability and Other Acts Amendment Act 2016 , part 2 .\nThe holder of mining lease 1109 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act .\ns 9 amd 2013 No. 63 s 6 ; 2016 No. 32 s 6\n(sec.9-ssec.1) The term of mining lease 1109, unless ended sooner for any reason, ends on the commencement of the North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability and Other Acts Amendment Act 2016 , part 2 .\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The holder of mining lease 1109 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular NSI mining interests not to be renewed","content":"### sec.10 Particular NSI mining interests not to be renewed\n\nAn application for renewal of a relevant NSI mining interest made under the Mineral Resources Act but not decided before the commencement—\ncan not be further dealt with under that Act; and\nis taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.\nThe holder of a relevant NSI mining interest may not apply for a renewal of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\nA renewal of a relevant NSI mining interest can not be granted under the Mineral Resources Act .\nIn this section—\nholder , of a relevant NSI mining interest, means the holder of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act .\nrelevant NSI mining interest means an NSI mining interest in force on the commencement other than the following—\nan NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1;\nan NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1;\na mining interest to which section 8 or 9 applies.\ns 10 amd 2013 No. 63 s 7 ; 2016 No. 32 s 7\n(sec.10-ssec.1) An application for renewal of a relevant NSI mining interest made under the Mineral Resources Act but not decided before the commencement— can not be further dealt with under that Act; and is taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The holder of a relevant NSI mining interest may not apply for a renewal of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\n(sec.10-ssec.3) A renewal of a relevant NSI mining interest can not be granted under the Mineral Resources Act .\n(sec.10-ssec.4) In this section— holder , of a relevant NSI mining interest, means the holder of the mining interest under the Mineral Resources Act . relevant NSI mining interest means an NSI mining interest in force on the commencement other than the following— an NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1; an NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1; a mining interest to which section 8 or 9 applies.\n- (a) can not be further dealt with under that Act; and\n- (b) is taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.\n- (a) an NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1;\n- (b) an NSI mining interest mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1;\n- (c) a mining interest to which section 8 or 9 applies.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Renewal of particular NSI mining leases","content":"### sec.11 Renewal of particular NSI mining leases\n\nOn the commencement, each mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 is taken to have been renewed under the Mineral Resources Act .\nThe mining lease is renewed—\nfor the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 2; and\nsubject to—\neach condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3; and\nany condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the renewal.\nThe renewals have effect as if they were granted by the Governor in Council under the Mineral Resources Act .\nIf there is an inconsistency between a condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (i) and a condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (ii) , the condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (i) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\nA mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 can not at any time be renewed after the end of the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 2.\nThe holder of a mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\nThis section does not limit the application of any provisions of the Mineral Resources Act to the renewed mining lease including, for example, provisions about cancelling a mining lease or reducing its area.\nThe renewal of each lease does not create any rights in addition to the rights created in the initial granting of the relevant lease.\ns 11 amd 2013 No. 63 s 8 ; 2016 No. 32 s 8\n(sec.11-ssec.1) On the commencement, each mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 is taken to have been renewed under the Mineral Resources Act .\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The mining lease is renewed— for the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 2; and subject to— each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3; and any condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the renewal.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) The renewals have effect as if they were granted by the Governor in Council under the Mineral Resources Act .\n(sec.11-ssec.4) If there is an inconsistency between a condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (i) and a condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (ii) , the condition mentioned in subsection (2) (b) (i) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n(sec.11-ssec.5) A mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 can not at any time be renewed after the end of the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 2.\n(sec.11-ssec.6) The holder of a mining lease mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\n(sec.11-ssec.7) This section does not limit the application of any provisions of the Mineral Resources Act to the renewed mining lease including, for example, provisions about cancelling a mining lease or reducing its area.\n(sec.11-ssec.8) The renewal of each lease does not create any rights in addition to the rights created in the initial granting of the relevant lease.\n- (a) for the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 2; and\n- (b) subject to— (i) each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3; and (ii) any condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the renewal.\n- (i) each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3; and\n- (ii) any condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the renewal.\n- (i) each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3; and\n- (ii) any condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the renewal.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Part of mining lease 1120 subject to particular condition for renewal","content":"### sec.11A Part of mining lease 1120 subject to particular condition for renewal\n\nOn and from the commencement, mining lease 1120 is subject to the condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 1 , column 3 only in relation to the area of land, over which the lease is granted, that is outside the restricted mine path for the mining lease.\ns 11A ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nsub 2016 No. 32 s 9","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11B","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11B\n\ns 11B ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11C\n\ns 11C ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11D","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11D\n\ns 11D ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11E","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11E\n\ns 11E ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11F","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11F\n\ns 11F ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11G","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11G\n\ns 11G ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11H","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11H\n\ns 11H ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11I","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11I\n\ns 11I ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11J","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.11J\n\ns 11J ins 2013 No. 63 s 9\nom 2016 No. 32 s 10","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variation of conditions for particular NSI mining leases","content":"### sec.12 Variation of conditions for particular NSI mining leases\n\nOn the commencement, the conditions of each mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 are varied as follows—\nthe term of the mining lease is varied to be the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 2;\nfrom the day the mining lease would have expired apart from this section, the conditions of the mining lease are varied to include each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 3.\nThe variations of the conditions of the mining leases have effect as if they were made by the Governor in Council under the Mineral Resources Act , section 294 .\nIf there is an inconsistency between a condition mentioned in subsection (1) (b) and a condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the variation of the term of the mining lease, the condition mentioned in subsection (1) (b) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\nA mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 can not at any time be renewed after the end of the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 2.\nThe holder of a mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\nThis section does not limit the application of any provisions of the Mineral Resources Act to the mining lease as varied by this section including, for example, provisions about cancelling a mining lease or reducing its area.\nThe variation of the conditions of each lease does not create any rights in addition to the rights created in the initial granting of the relevant lease.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) On the commencement, the conditions of each mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 are varied as follows— the term of the mining lease is varied to be the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 2; from the day the mining lease would have expired apart from this section, the conditions of the mining lease are varied to include each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 3.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The variations of the conditions of the mining leases have effect as if they were made by the Governor in Council under the Mineral Resources Act , section 294 .\n(sec.12-ssec.3) If there is an inconsistency between a condition mentioned in subsection (1) (b) and a condition to which the mining lease was subject immediately before the variation of the term of the mining lease, the condition mentioned in subsection (1) (b) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n(sec.12-ssec.4) A mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 can not at any time be renewed after the end of the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 2.\n(sec.12-ssec.5) The holder of a mining lease mentioned in schedule 2 , column 1 may not at any time apply for a renewal of the mining lease under the Mineral Resources Act after the commencement.\n(sec.12-ssec.6) This section does not limit the application of any provisions of the Mineral Resources Act to the mining lease as varied by this section including, for example, provisions about cancelling a mining lease or reducing its area.\n(sec.12-ssec.7) The variation of the conditions of each lease does not create any rights in addition to the rights created in the initial granting of the relevant lease.\n- (a) the term of the mining lease is varied to be the term stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 2;\n- (b) from the day the mining lease would have expired apart from this section, the conditions of the mining lease are varied to include each condition stated opposite the mining lease in schedule 2 , column 3.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with applications for grant of NSI mining interest","content":"### sec.13 Dealing with applications for grant of NSI mining interest\n\nAn application for the grant under the Mineral Resources Act of an NSI mining interest made but not decided before the commencement—\ncan not be further dealt with under that Act; and\nis taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.\nA person can not apply under the Mineral Resources Act , the Petroleum Act 1923 or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 for a grant of an NSI mining interest after the commencement.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) An application for the grant under the Mineral Resources Act of an NSI mining interest made but not decided before the commencement— can not be further dealt with under that Act; and is taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) A person can not apply under the Mineral Resources Act , the Petroleum Act 1923 or the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 for a grant of an NSI mining interest after the commencement.\n- (a) can not be further dealt with under that Act; and\n- (b) is taken to have been withdrawn by the applicant on the commencement.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on grant of NSI mining interest","content":"### sec.14 Prohibition on grant of NSI mining interest\n\nAn NSI mining interest can not be granted.\nIn this section—\nNSI mining interest does not include an authorisation under the Mineral Resources Act , section 344C or 344D over land in the North Stradbroke Island Region.\ns 14 amd 2013 No. 63 s 10 ; 2016 No. 32 s 11 ; 2020 No. 14 s 218 sch 1\n(sec.14-ssec.1) An NSI mining interest can not be granted.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) In this section— NSI mining interest does not include an authorisation under the Mineral Resources Act , section 344C or 344D over land in the North Stradbroke Island Region.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Provisions about particular environmental authority","content":"## Provisions about particular environmental authority","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of div 3","content":"### sec.15 Purpose of div 3\n\nThe purpose of this division is to provide for the restriction of the winning of a mineral in relation to a particular environmental authority for mining activities on North Stradbroke Island.\ns 15 amd 2013 No. 63 s 11 ; 2016 No. 32 s 12","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for division","content":"### sec.16 Definitions for division\n\nIn this division—\nlimit of disturbance , for an Enterprise Mine lease, means—\nthe area shown as the limit of disturbance for the lease on the restricted mine path map; or\nif the area mentioned in paragraph (a) is amended under section 19 —the area as amended.\nrestricted mine path map area , for an Enterprise Mine lease, means any of the following for the lease—\nthe dredge path;\nthe dry mining area;\nthe limit of disturbance.\nthreatened ecosystem means an ecosystem identified, by reference to the ecosystem’s biodiversity status, as one of the following in the database known as the Regional Ecosystem Description Database kept by the department—\nan endangered dominant ecosystem;\nan endangered sub-dominant ecosystem;\nan of concern dominant ecosystem;\nan of concern sub-dominant ecosystem.\nThe Regional Ecosystem Description Database is available for inspection—\nduring office hours, at the Queensland Herbarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong and each regional office of the department; and\non the department’s website.\ns 16 prev s 16 om 2013 No. 63 s 12\npres s 16 ins 2016 No. 32 s 13\n- (a) the area shown as the limit of disturbance for the lease on the restricted mine path map; or\n- (b) if the area mentioned in paragraph (a) is amended under section 19 —the area as amended.\n- (a) the dredge path;\n- (b) the dry mining area;\n- (c) the limit of disturbance.\n- (a) an endangered dominant ecosystem;\n- (b) an endangered sub-dominant ecosystem;\n- (c) an of concern dominant ecosystem;\n- (d) an of concern sub-dominant ecosystem.\n- (a) during office hours, at the Queensland Herbarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong and each regional office of the department; and\n- (b) on the department’s website.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Statutory conditions of environmental authority for Enterprise Mine","content":"### sec.17 Statutory conditions of environmental authority for Enterprise Mine\n\nEnvironmental authority EPML00575913 is taken to include the following conditions (the statutory conditions )—\nsubject to paragraph (c) , mining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs may be conducted only within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease;\nmining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease may be conducted only until the end of 31 December 2019;\ndredging may be conducted only within the dredge path;\ndisturbance of land may only occur within the limit of disturbance.\nIf a condition of environmental authority EPML00575913 is inconsistent with a statutory condition, the statutory condition prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\nThe administering authority for the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act may amend the environmental authority to ensure it is consistent with the statutory conditions.\nIn this section—\ndisturbance of land means any of the following—\ncompacting, removing, covering, exposing or stockpiling earth;\nremoving or destroying vegetation or topsoil from land to an extent that the land is susceptible to erosion;\ncarrying out mining;\nsubmerging an area with tailings or waste;\nconstructing infrastructure on land, including roads, tracks, bridges, culverts, dams, buildings, fixed machinery, hardstand areas, airstrips, and helipads;\nreleasing contaminants into the soil or subsoil.\ns 17 sub 2013 No. 63 s 12 ; 2016 No. 32 s 13\n(sec.17-ssec.1) Environmental authority EPML00575913 is taken to include the following conditions (the statutory conditions )— subject to paragraph (c) , mining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs may be conducted only within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease; mining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease may be conducted only until the end of 31 December 2019; dredging may be conducted only within the dredge path; disturbance of land may only occur within the limit of disturbance.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) If a condition of environmental authority EPML00575913 is inconsistent with a statutory condition, the statutory condition prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The administering authority for the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act may amend the environmental authority to ensure it is consistent with the statutory conditions.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) In this section— disturbance of land means any of the following— compacting, removing, covering, exposing or stockpiling earth; removing or destroying vegetation or topsoil from land to an extent that the land is susceptible to erosion; carrying out mining; submerging an area with tailings or waste; constructing infrastructure on land, including roads, tracks, bridges, culverts, dams, buildings, fixed machinery, hardstand areas, airstrips, and helipads; releasing contaminants into the soil or subsoil.\n- (a) subject to paragraph (c) , mining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs may be conducted only within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease;\n- (b) mining activities that are the winning of a mineral from the place where it occurs within the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease may be conducted only until the end of 31 December 2019;\n- (c) dredging may be conducted only within the dredge path;\n- (d) disturbance of land may only occur within the limit of disturbance.\n- (a) compacting, removing, covering, exposing or stockpiling earth;\n- (b) removing or destroying vegetation or topsoil from land to an extent that the land is susceptible to erosion;\n- (c) carrying out mining;\n- (d) submerging an area with tailings or waste;\n- (e) constructing infrastructure on land, including roads, tracks, bridges, culverts, dams, buildings, fixed machinery, hardstand areas, airstrips, and helipads;\n- (f) releasing contaminants into the soil or subsoil.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application by Enterprise Mine lease holder to amend restricted mine path map area","content":"### sec.18 Application by Enterprise Mine lease holder to amend restricted mine path map area\n\nThe holder of an Enterprise Mine lease may, within 6 months after the commencement, apply to the Minister to amend a restricted mine path map area for the lease to add an area of land to, or remove an area of land from, the restricted mine path map area.\nThe holder may apply under subsection (1) only once.\nThe application must be—\nin the approved form for an amendment application under the Environmental Protection Act , section 224 ; and\naccompanied by—\nif land is proposed to be added to the restricted mine path map area—a cultural heritage study for the land; and\na map showing the location of any threatened ecosystem that may be affected by the proposed amendment; and\nsupported by enough information to allow the Minister to decide the application.\nIn this section—\ncultural heritage study see the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 , schedule 2 .\ns 18 prev s 18 om 2013 No. 63 s 12\npres s 18 ins 2016 No. 32 s 13\n(sec.18-ssec.1) The holder of an Enterprise Mine lease may, within 6 months after the commencement, apply to the Minister to amend a restricted mine path map area for the lease to add an area of land to, or remove an area of land from, the restricted mine path map area.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The holder may apply under subsection (1) only once.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) The application must be— in the approved form for an amendment application under the Environmental Protection Act , section 224 ; and accompanied by— if land is proposed to be added to the restricted mine path map area—a cultural heritage study for the land; and a map showing the location of any threatened ecosystem that may be affected by the proposed amendment; and supported by enough information to allow the Minister to decide the application.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) In this section— cultural heritage study see the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 , schedule 2 .\n- (a) in the approved form for an amendment application under the Environmental Protection Act , section 224 ; and\n- (b) accompanied by— (i) if land is proposed to be added to the restricted mine path map area—a cultural heritage study for the land; and (ii) a map showing the location of any threatened ecosystem that may be affected by the proposed amendment; and\n- (i) if land is proposed to be added to the restricted mine path map area—a cultural heritage study for the land; and\n- (ii) a map showing the location of any threatened ecosystem that may be affected by the proposed amendment; and\n- (c) supported by enough information to allow the Minister to decide the application.\n- (i) if land is proposed to be added to the restricted mine path map area—a cultural heritage study for the land; and\n- (ii) a map showing the location of any threatened ecosystem that may be affected by the proposed amendment; and","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister to decide application","content":"### sec.19 Minister to decide application\n\nThe Minister must, within 20 business days after receiving an application under section 18 (1) , decide to grant or refuse the application.\nThe Minister may amend the restricted mine path map area to add an area of land only if—\nthe land proposed to be added is not, or does not include, a threatened ecosystem; and\nthe Minister is satisfied that, compared to any adverse impact of the restricted mine path map area before the addition of the land, the amended area is not likely to have a significantly greater adverse impact on—\nAboriginal cultural heritage; or\na threatened ecosystem; and\nthe addition of the land will not result in the total area of the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease, or the total area of the limit of disturbance, being increased in size; and\nthe addition of the land is consistent with the conditions applying under environmental authority EPML00575913; and\nthere is an ILUA in relation to the land between—\nthe holder of the Enterprise Mine lease; and\na registered native title body corporate for the land.\nIn this section—\nAboriginal cultural heritage see the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 , section 8 .\nILUA means an indigenous land use agreement for which an application for registration, on the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements, has been made under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) .\ns 19 prev s 19 om 2013 No. 63 s 12\npres s 19 ins 2016 No. 32 s 13\n(sec.19-ssec.1) The Minister must, within 20 business days after receiving an application under section 18 (1) , decide to grant or refuse the application.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The Minister may amend the restricted mine path map area to add an area of land only if— the land proposed to be added is not, or does not include, a threatened ecosystem; and the Minister is satisfied that, compared to any adverse impact of the restricted mine path map area before the addition of the land, the amended area is not likely to have a significantly greater adverse impact on— Aboriginal cultural heritage; or a threatened ecosystem; and the addition of the land will not result in the total area of the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease, or the total area of the limit of disturbance, being increased in size; and the addition of the land is consistent with the conditions applying under environmental authority EPML00575913; and there is an ILUA in relation to the land between— the holder of the Enterprise Mine lease; and a registered native title body corporate for the land.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) In this section— Aboriginal cultural heritage see the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 , section 8 . ILUA means an indigenous land use agreement for which an application for registration, on the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements, has been made under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) .\n- (a) the land proposed to be added is not, or does not include, a threatened ecosystem; and\n- (b) the Minister is satisfied that, compared to any adverse impact of the restricted mine path map area before the addition of the land, the amended area is not likely to have a significantly greater adverse impact on— (i) Aboriginal cultural heritage; or (ii) a threatened ecosystem; and\n- (i) Aboriginal cultural heritage; or\n- (ii) a threatened ecosystem; and\n- (c) the addition of the land will not result in the total area of the restricted mine path for an Enterprise Mine lease, or the total area of the limit of disturbance, being increased in size; and\n- (d) the addition of the land is consistent with the conditions applying under environmental authority EPML00575913; and\n- (e) there is an ILUA in relation to the land between— (i) the holder of the Enterprise Mine lease; and (ii) a registered native title body corporate for the land.\n- (i) the holder of the Enterprise Mine lease; and\n- (ii) a registered native title body corporate for the land.\n- (i) Aboriginal cultural heritage; or\n- (ii) a threatened ecosystem; and\n- (i) the holder of the Enterprise Mine lease; and\n- (ii) a registered native title body corporate for the land.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Steps after making decision","content":"### sec.20 Steps after making decision\n\nIf the Minister decides to grant the application, the Minister must, within 10 business days after making the decision—\namend the environmental authority to give effect to the amendment of the restricted mine path map area; and\nrecord particulars of the amendment in the appropriate register under the Environmental Protection Act , section 540 , as if the environmental authority had been amended under that Act; and\ngive the applicant a copy of the amended environmental authority.\nThe amendment takes effect on—\nthe day the Minister decides the application under section 19 ; or\nif a later day is stated in the environmental authority—the later day.\nIf the Minister decides to refuse the application, the Minister must, within 10 business days after making the decision, give the applicant written notice of the decision.\ns 20 prev s 20 om 2013 No. 63 s 12\npres s 20 ins 2016 No. 32 s 13\n(sec.20-ssec.1) If the Minister decides to grant the application, the Minister must, within 10 business days after making the decision— amend the environmental authority to give effect to the amendment of the restricted mine path map area; and record particulars of the amendment in the appropriate register under the Environmental Protection Act , section 540 , as if the environmental authority had been amended under that Act; and give the applicant a copy of the amended environmental authority.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The amendment takes effect on— the day the Minister decides the application under section 19 ; or if a later day is stated in the environmental authority—the later day.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) If the Minister decides to refuse the application, the Minister must, within 10 business days after making the decision, give the applicant written notice of the decision.\n- (a) amend the environmental authority to give effect to the amendment of the restricted mine path map area; and\n- (b) record particulars of the amendment in the appropriate register under the Environmental Protection Act , section 540 , as if the environmental authority had been amended under that Act; and\n- (c) give the applicant a copy of the amended environmental authority.\n- (a) the day the Minister decides the application under section 19 ; or\n- (b) if a later day is stated in the environmental authority—the later day.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application to amend environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act","content":"### sec.21 Application to amend environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act\n\nSections 17 , 18 and 19 do not stop the holder of environmental authority EPML00575913, whether or not amended under section 19 , from applying to amend the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act , chapter 5 , part 7 .\nHowever, an amendment of the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act can not be made if the amendment would—\namend a restricted mine path map area; or\namend a condition of the environmental authority mentioned in section 17 (1) .\nThis section applies despite any provision of the Environmental Protection Act or any other Act or law.\ns 21 prev amd 2012 No. 16 s 78 sch\nom 2013 No. 63 s 12\npres s 21 ins 2016 No. 32 s 13\n(sec.21-ssec.1) Sections 17 , 18 and 19 do not stop the holder of environmental authority EPML00575913, whether or not amended under section 19 , from applying to amend the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act , chapter 5 , part 7 .\n(sec.21-ssec.2) However, an amendment of the environmental authority under the Environmental Protection Act can not be made if the amendment would— amend a restricted mine path map area; or amend a condition of the environmental authority mentioned in section 17 (1) .\n(sec.21-ssec.3) This section applies despite any provision of the Environmental Protection Act or any other Act or law.\n- (a) amend a restricted mine path map area; or\n- (b) amend a condition of the environmental authority mentioned in section 17 (1) .","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Opening and closing of road on DP104026","content":"### sec.22 Opening and closing of road on DP104026\n\nLot 1 on SP228368 is dedicated to be a road for public use under the Land Act 1994 .\nThe area of land shown as road to be closed on SP228368 is taken to be closed under the Land Act 1994 .\nThis section applies despite any provision of the Land Act 1994 .\n(sec.22-ssec.1) Lot 1 on SP228368 is dedicated to be a road for public use under the Land Act 1994 .\n(sec.22-ssec.2) The area of land shown as road to be closed on SP228368 is taken to be closed under the Land Act 1994 .\n(sec.22-ssec.3) This section applies despite any provision of the Land Act 1994 .","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability and Other Acts Amendment Act 2016","content":"# Transitional provisions for North Stradbroke Island Protection and Sustainability and Other Acts Amendment Act 2016","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Operation of Mineral Resources Act, s 312—termination of mining lease 1109","content":"### sec.23 Operation of Mineral Resources Act, s 312—termination of mining lease 1109\n\nThis section applies in relation to the termination of mining lease 1109 (the terminated lease ) under section 9.\nTo the extent the Mineral Resources Act, section 312(4) divests property on the land in the area of the terminated lease from the owner and vests the property in the State, the section applies on the day that is 3 years after the commencement.\nSubsection (2) applies despite the Mineral Resources Act, section 312(1).\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not apply to any mineral on the land in the area of the terminated lease.\ns 23 ins 2013 No. 63 s 13\nsub 2016 No. 32 s 14\n(sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the termination of mining lease 1109 (the terminated lease ) under section 9.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) To the extent the Mineral Resources Act, section 312(4) divests property on the land in the area of the terminated lease from the owner and vests the property in the State, the section applies on the day that is 3 years after the commencement.\n(sec.23-ssec.3) Subsection (2) applies despite the Mineral Resources Act, section 312(1).\n(sec.23-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section does not apply to any mineral on the land in the area of the terminated lease.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority to enter particular land—holder of environmental authority EPML00575913","content":"### sec.24 Authority to enter particular land—holder of environmental authority EPML00575913\n\nThe chief executive (MRA) is taken to have given an authorisation, under the Mineral Resources Act, section 344A(3), to the holder of environmental authority EPML00575913 in relation to land that was, immediately before the commencement, subject to mining lease 1109.\nThe authorisation is taken to start on the commencement and end on the day that is 3 years after the commencement.\nFor the period of the authorisation, the holder is taken to have complied with the Mineral Resources Act, section 344C.\nTo remove any doubt, it is declared the Mineral Resources Act, section 348 applies in relation to the authorisation.\nIn this section—\nchief executive (MRA) means the chief executive of the department in which the Mineral Resources Act is administered.\ns 24 ins 2013 No. 63 s 13\nsub 2016 No. 32 s 14\n(sec.24-ssec.1) The chief executive (MRA) is taken to have given an authorisation, under the Mineral Resources Act, section 344A(3), to the holder of environmental authority EPML00575913 in relation to land that was, immediately before the commencement, subject to mining lease 1109.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The authorisation is taken to start on the commencement and end on the day that is 3 years after the commencement.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) For the period of the authorisation, the holder is taken to have complied with the Mineral Resources Act, section 344C.\n(sec.24-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared the Mineral Resources Act, section 348 applies in relation to the authorisation.\n(sec.24-ssec.5) In this section— chief executive (MRA) means the chief executive of the department in which the Mineral Resources Act is administered.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Obligation of holder of particular authority to consult about land comprising mine","content":"### sec.25 Obligation of holder of particular authority to consult about land comprising mine\n\nThis section applies while the deemed authorisation is in effect.\nBefore giving a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(1) in relation to a relevant mine, the holder of the deemed authorisation must consult with a registered native title body corporate for the land comprising the mine or part of the mine.\nBefore giving a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(5) in relation to a relevant mine, the holder of the deemed authorisation must consult with a registered native title body corporate for the land the holder proposes to be added to or omitted from the mine.\nIf the holder gives a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(1) or (5), the holder must, as soon as practicable after giving the notice, give the chief executive—\na copy of the notice; and\nevidence of the consultation with a registered native title body corporate for the land mentioned in the notice.\nIn this section—\ndeemed authorisation means the authorisation taken to have been given by the chief executive under section 24.\nmine see the MQSH Act, section 9.\nMQSH Act means the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 .\nrelevant mine means a mine comprised of all or part of the land that was, immediately before the termination of mining lease 1109, subject to mining lease 1109.\ns 25 ins 2016 No. 32 s 14\n(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies while the deemed authorisation is in effect.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) Before giving a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(1) in relation to a relevant mine, the holder of the deemed authorisation must consult with a registered native title body corporate for the land comprising the mine or part of the mine.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) Before giving a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(5) in relation to a relevant mine, the holder of the deemed authorisation must consult with a registered native title body corporate for the land the holder proposes to be added to or omitted from the mine.\n(sec.25-ssec.4) If the holder gives a notice under the MQSH Act, section 47(1) or (5), the holder must, as soon as practicable after giving the notice, give the chief executive— a copy of the notice; and evidence of the consultation with a registered native title body corporate for the land mentioned in the notice.\n(sec.25-ssec.5) In this section— deemed authorisation means the authorisation taken to have been given by the chief executive under section 24. mine see the MQSH Act, section 9. MQSH Act means the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 . relevant mine means a mine comprised of all or part of the land that was, immediately before the termination of mining lease 1109, subject to mining lease 1109.\n- (a) a copy of the notice; and\n- (b) evidence of the consultation with a registered native title body corporate for the land mentioned in the notice.","sortOrder":43}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act’s stated objective is to end mining by 31 December 2019 (s.2). But its practical scope was narrowed by detailed, lease‑specific renewals and variations taken to occur on commencement (s.11, s.12) and by time‑limited operational authorisations and transitional provisions (ss.17, 23–24). Those provisions create carve‑outs, ministerial amendment powers (s.19) and procedural requirements rather than an absolute immediate cessation, shifting the operational scope from a uniform shutdown to a regulated, phased closure with administrative discretion."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross‑references to other statutes (Mineral Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, Native Title Act, MQSH Act)","Numerous schedule‑based exceptions and specific lease numeric carve‑outs (schedules referenced in ss.8–13, 11, 12)","Multiple temporal limits and transitional arrangements (end‑dates, 3‑year authorisations in ss.9, 17, 23–24)","Administrative discretions and tight statutory decision deadlines (Minister must decide amendment applications within 20 business days — s.19; steps after decision — s.20)","Technical mapping and environmental tests (restricted mine path maps, threatened ecosystem checks, cultural heritage study requirements — ss.16–19)","Overriding provisions that displace existing law and bar compensation (application despite other Acts — s.7; no compensation — s.6)","Interaction between statutory conditions and environmental authority amendments with limited scope for further amendment (ss.17, 21)","Obligations to consult and provide evidence to regulators and native title bodies (ss.18, 19, 25)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Act phases out sand‑mining on North Stradbroke Island by ending or preventing renewal of specified mining interests and by restricting where and how mining can occur (object s.2; ss.8–14; s.17). It primarily affects mining leaseholders, the State, registered native title bodies and the local economy. The Act states its aims—to protect environment, create jointly managed areas with traditional owners and help economic transition (s.2)—while imposing compliance steps, time‑limited authorisations and ministerial decisions that shift costs to leaseholders and regulated parties (s.6, s.19, s.24)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2011 Act was relatively straightforward, setting an end date of 2019 for mining. However, amendments in 2013 and particularly 2016 significantly expanded the scope. The 2016 amendments added detailed provisions for managing the 'restricted mine path', environmental authority conditions, cultural heritage consultation requirements, and complex transitional arrangements for mining lease 1109. What began as a simple 'sunset' law for mining leases grew into a detailed regulatory framework for managing the final years of mining operations, rehabilitation, and Native Title consultation."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple amendment acts (2013, 2016, 2020) have modified the original 2011 Act, creating a patchwork of transitional provisions","Heavy reliance on external schedules (Schedules 1, 2, and 3) and maps (NSI 1, restricted mine path maps) not included in the text","Specific reference to individual mining lease numbers (1105, 1108, 1109, 1120, 1124, 7064) requiring external knowledge","Complex interaction with multiple other Acts: Mineral Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act, Native Title Act, Land Act, and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act","Nested exceptions and carve-outs (e.g., section 14 excludes certain authorisations from the prohibition on granting interests)","Deemed authorisations and statutory conditions that override existing environmental authorities","Time-bound transitional provisions with specific commencement dates and 3-year grace periods for certain activities"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation is designed to phase out sand mining on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) in Queensland by the end of 2019.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Ends mining leases**: Most mining interests (leases) on the island automatically expire by 31 December 2019 and cannot be renewed. Some specific leases were given short extensions with strict conditions, but these also cannot be renewed beyond their new expiry dates.\n- **Bans new mining**: No new mining leases can be granted, and pending applications are cancelled.\n- **Protects the environment**: The law imposes strict environmental conditions on the remaining mining operations, limiting where they can dig (the \"restricted mine path\") and requiring protection of threatened ecosystems and Aboriginal cultural heritage.\n- **Supports Traditional Owners**: It facilitates joint management of land between the State and the Quandamooka people (the Traditional Owners) and requires miners to consult with Native Title holders.\n- **Economic transition**: It aims to help the local economy shift away from mining toward other industries like tourism.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Mining companies (particularly Sibelco, which operated the Enterprise Mine)\n- The Quandamooka Traditional Owners\n- Queensland government agencies\n- Local residents and businesses on North Stradbroke Island\n\n**Key point**: The law overrides other mining laws to ensure mining ends, and explicitly states that miners cannot claim compensation for these changes."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2011 Act set a hard end date for mining of 31 December 2019 across the board. Amendments in 2013 and 2016 materially changed the scope: the 2013 amendments introduced more nuanced arrangements (including sections 11B–11J that were later removed), while the 2016 amendments brought forward the end date for mining lease 1109 to coincide with the 2016 Act's commencement (rather than 2019), introduced the detailed Enterprise Mine restricted mine path regime (sections 16–21), and added new transitional provisions about property vesting, deemed authorisations, and native title consultation obligations. The net effect was a more complex and partly accelerated phase-out than originally enacted, with stronger environmental and cultural heritage protections added mid-course."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interacting pieces of legislation referenced throughout (Mineral Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003, Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth), Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999, Petroleum Act 1923, Land Act 1994)","Differentiated treatment of specific named mining leases (by number), requiring readers to cross-reference schedules to understand which rules apply to which lease","Multiple amendment rounds (2013 and 2016) significantly changed the law, including inserting, substituting, and omitting numerous sections — creating a layered, non-linear reading experience","Deeming provisions (e.g. deemed authorisations, deemed renewals, deemed withdrawals of applications) create legal fictions that are not intuitive","Technical environmental law concepts (environmental authority, restricted mine path, limit of disturbance, threatened ecosystem classification from a government database)","Native title law overlay requiring understanding of ILUAs (Indigenous Land Use Agreements) and registered native title body corporates under Commonwealth law","No-compensation clause raises complex constitutional property rights questions that are implicitly engaged but not resolved in the text","Transitional provisions in Part 4 dealing with property vesting, authorisations and consultation obligations add a fourth temporal layer to an already multi-staged scheme"],"plain_english_summary":"The Act permanently phases out mining on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah), ending existing mining rights by the 2019 deadline and blocking future mining to protect the island’s ecosystems.  \n\nIt shifts land management toward the Quandamooka Traditional Owners, requires economic transition away from mining for local communities, and prioritises conservation and cultural co‑management over continued resource extraction."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011","history":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/north-stradbroke-island-protection-and-sustainability-act-2011/documents"}}