{"id":"qld:sl-2026-0112","name":"Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2026","slug":"transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"112 of 2026","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":582276,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2026-0112-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-09-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Port of Brisbane","content":"# Port of Brisbane","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Brisbane","content":"### sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane\n\nThe limits of the Port of Brisbane is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east); and\nthen generally north-easterly to latitude 26°38.326' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and\nthen south to latitude 26°48.999' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and\nthen generally south-westerly to latitude 26°50.382' south, longitude 153°11.261' east; and\nthen generally south-easterly to latitude 27°07.220' south, longitude 153°21.670' east; and\nthen generally southerly to latitude 27°14.556' south, longitude 153°21.160' east; and\nthen generally south-easterly to latitude 27°15.546' south, longitude 153°22.642' east; and\nthen generally south-south-westerly to latitude 27°20.485' south, longitude 153°20.816' east; and\nthen generally west-south-westerly to the mangroves on the eastern side of Fisherman Islands at latitude 27°22.825' south, longitude 153°10.977' east; and\nthen generally south-westerly passing through mangrove islands to the east of Fisherman Islands to latitude 27°23.979' south, longitude 153°10.171' east; and\nthen generally easterly to latitude 27°23.913' south, longitude 153°10.568' east; and\nthen generally south-easterly to latitude 27°25.011' south, longitude 153°11.442' east; and\nthen generally southerly to latitude 27°25.171' south, longitude 153°11.488' east; and\nthen generally west-south-westerly to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 27°25.542' south, longitude 153°10.069' east on the mainland near Lytton; and\nthen generally northerly and then westerly along the high-water mark of the southern bank of the Brisbane River to the north-western extremity of Bulimba Point (approximate latitude 27°26.614' south, longitude 153°03.064' east); and\nthen generally north-westerly across the Brisbane River to the high-water mark of the Brisbane River at the eastern extremity of Newstead Park (approximate latitude 27°26.538' south, longitude 153°02.855' east); and\nthen generally easterly along the high-water mark of the northern bank of the Brisbane River to approximate latitude 27°23.674' south, longitude 153°08.848' east on the south bank of Boggy Creek; and\nthen generally north-westerly across Boggy Creek to the high-water mark on the north bank of Boggy Creek at approximate latitude 27°23.496' south, longitude 153°08.571' east; and\nthen generally north-easterly along the high-water mark to the eastern extremity of Luggage Point (approximate latitude 27°22.680' south, longitude 153°09.611' east); and\nthen generally north-easterly to latitude 27°22.483' south, longitude 153°09.765' east; and\nthen generally northerly to latitude 27°11.658' south, longitude 153°10.808' east; and\nthen generally east-north-easterly to latitude 27°09.689' south, longitude 153°18.706' east; and\nthen generally north-north-westerly to latitude 26°51.832' south, longitude 153°08.631' east; and\nthen generally northerly to latitude 26°49.484' south, longitude 153°08.227' east; and\nthen generally north-easterly to latitude 26°48.231' south, longitude 153°09.849' east off Caloundra Head; and\nthen generally northerly to latitude 26°44.956' south, longitude 153°09.844' east; and\nthen generally westerly to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 26°44.815' south, longitude 153°08.173' east; and\nthen generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east).\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east); and\n- (b) then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°38.326' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and\n- (c) then south to latitude 26°48.999' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and\n- (d) then generally south-westerly to latitude 26°50.382' south, longitude 153°11.261' east; and\n- (e) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°07.220' south, longitude 153°21.670' east; and\n- (f) then generally southerly to latitude 27°14.556' south, longitude 153°21.160' east; and\n- (g) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°15.546' south, longitude 153°22.642' east; and\n- (h) then generally south-south-westerly to latitude 27°20.485' south, longitude 153°20.816' east; and\n- (i) then generally west-south-westerly to the mangroves on the eastern side of Fisherman Islands at latitude 27°22.825' south, longitude 153°10.977' east; and\n- (j) then generally south-westerly passing through mangrove islands to the east of Fisherman Islands to latitude 27°23.979' south, longitude 153°10.171' east; and\n- (k) then generally easterly to latitude 27°23.913' south, longitude 153°10.568' east; and\n- (l) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°25.011' south, longitude 153°11.442' east; and\n- (m) then generally southerly to latitude 27°25.171' south, longitude 153°11.488' east; and\n- (n) then generally west-south-westerly to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 27°25.542' south, longitude 153°10.069' east on the mainland near Lytton; and\n- (o) then generally northerly and then westerly along the high-water mark of the southern bank of the Brisbane River to the north-western extremity of Bulimba Point (approximate latitude 27°26.614' south, longitude 153°03.064' east); and\n- (p) then generally north-westerly across the Brisbane River to the high-water mark of the Brisbane River at the eastern extremity of Newstead Park (approximate latitude 27°26.538' south, longitude 153°02.855' east); and\n- (q) then generally easterly along the high-water mark of the northern bank of the Brisbane River to approximate latitude 27°23.674' south, longitude 153°08.848' east on the south bank of Boggy Creek; and\n- (r) then generally north-westerly across Boggy Creek to the high-water mark on the north bank of Boggy Creek at approximate latitude 27°23.496' south, longitude 153°08.571' east; and\n- (s) then generally north-easterly along the high-water mark to the eastern extremity of Luggage Point (approximate latitude 27°22.680' south, longitude 153°09.611' east); and\n- (t) then generally north-easterly to latitude 27°22.483' south, longitude 153°09.765' east; and\n- (u) then generally northerly to latitude 27°11.658' south, longitude 153°10.808' east; and\n- (v) then generally east-north-easterly to latitude 27°09.689' south, longitude 153°18.706' east; and\n- (w) then generally north-north-westerly to latitude 26°51.832' south, longitude 153°08.631' east; and\n- (x) then generally northerly to latitude 26°49.484' south, longitude 153°08.227' east; and\n- (y) then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°48.231' south, longitude 153°09.849' east off Caloundra Head; and\n- (z) then generally northerly to latitude 26°44.956' south, longitude 153°09.844' east; and\n- (za) then generally westerly to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 26°44.815' south, longitude 153°08.173' east; and\n- (zb) then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other ports","content":"# Other ports","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Ports subject to section 7 (3)","content":"## Ports subject to section 7 (3)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Abbot Point","content":"### sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point\n\nThe limits of the Port of Abbot Point is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland; and\nto latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 147°59.06' east; and\nto latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 148°08.06' east; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Gloucester Island, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the southern extremity of Gloucester Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester on the mainland; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen; and\nto the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour; and\nto the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland; and\n- (b) to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 147°59.06' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 148°08.06' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark of Gloucester Island, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the southern extremity of Gloucester Island; and\n- (f) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester on the mainland; and\n- (g) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen; and\n- (h) to the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour; and\n- (i) to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point; and\n- (j) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Bundaberg","content":"### sch.2-sec.3 Port of Bundaberg\n\nThe limits of the Port of Bundaberg is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head; and\nto latitude 24°45.6' south, longitude 152°30' east; and\nto latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°30' east; and\nto latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°22' east; and\nto the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 24°44.42' south, longitude 152°22' east, crossing in a direct line over all islands and any other land; and\nalong the high-water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River; and\nalong the high-water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high-water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River; and\nalong the high-water mark of the bank of the Burnett River to latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head; and\n- (b) to latitude 24°45.6' south, longitude 152°30' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°30' east; and\n- (d) to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°22' east; and\n- (e) to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 24°44.42' south, longitude 152°22' east, crossing in a direct line over all islands and any other land; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River; and\n- (g) along the high-water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high-water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River; and\n- (h) along the high-water mark of the bank of the Burnett River to latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Cairns","content":"### sch.2-sec.4 Port of Cairns\n\nThe limits of the Port of Cairns is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Taylor Point; and\nto the low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.62' south, longitude 145°58.00' east); and\nalong the low-water mark of the coral reef, initially in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.89' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and\nto the high-water mark on the northern shore of Fitzroy Island (latitude 16°55.33' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and\nalong the high-water mark of Fitzroy Island, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 16°56.32' south, longitude 145°59.91' east on the southern shore of Fitzroy Island; and\nto latitude 17°00.45' south, longitude 145°59.91' east; and\nto the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the northern bank of Buddabadoo Creek on the mainland; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Taylor Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Taylor Point; and\n- (b) to the low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.62' south, longitude 145°58.00' east); and\n- (c) along the low-water mark of the coral reef, initially in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.89' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and\n- (d) to the high-water mark on the northern shore of Fitzroy Island (latitude 16°55.33' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and\n- (e) along the high-water mark of Fitzroy Island, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 16°56.32' south, longitude 145°59.91' east on the southern shore of Fitzroy Island; and\n- (f) to latitude 17°00.45' south, longitude 145°59.91' east; and\n- (g) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the northern bank of Buddabadoo Creek on the mainland; and\n- (h) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Taylor Point.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Cape Flattery","content":"### sch.2-sec.5 Port of Cape Flattery\n\nThe limits of the Port of Cape Flattery is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout; and\nto latitude 14°49.909' south, longitude 145°15.319' east; and\nto latitude 14°55.109' south, longitude 145°22.158' east; and\nto latitude 14°59.909' south, longitude 145°22.962' east; and\ndue west to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 14°59.909' south; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout; and\n- (b) to latitude 14°49.909' south, longitude 145°15.319' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 14°55.109' south, longitude 145°22.158' east; and\n- (d) to latitude 14°59.909' south, longitude 145°22.962' east; and\n- (e) due west to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 14°59.909' south; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Cooktown","content":"### sch.2-sec.6 Port of Cooktown\n\nThe limits of the Port of Cooktown is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and\nto a point on the mainland bearing 354.4° true from the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and\n- (b) to a point on the mainland bearing 354.4° true from the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and\n- (c) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Gladstone","content":"### sch.2-sec.7 Port of Gladstone\n\nThe limits of the Port of Gladstone is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island; and\nto latitude 23°53.80' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and\nto latitude 23°57.12' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and\nto the high-water mark at the most northern extremity of Tiber Point on Hummock Hill Island; and\nthen due west across Colosseum Inlet to the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island, in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of Wild Cattle Island; and\nthen due west to the high-water mark on the mainland; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\nto the high-water mark on the north bank of Monte Christo Creek on Curtis Island at its junction with The Narrows; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island; and\n- (b) to latitude 23°53.80' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 23°57.12' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at the most northern extremity of Tiber Point on Hummock Hill Island; and\n- (e) then due west across Colosseum Inlet to the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island, in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of Wild Cattle Island; and\n- (g) then due west to the high-water mark on the mainland; and\n- (h) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\n- (i) to the high-water mark on the north bank of Monte Christo Creek on Curtis Island at its junction with The Narrows; and\n- (j) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Hay Point","content":"### sch.2-sec.8 Port of Hay Point\n\nThe limits of the Port of Hay Point is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance; and\nthen generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and\nthen generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and\nthen east along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and\nthen south along the meridian to latitude 21°17.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and\nthen west along the parallel to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with latitude 21°17.91' south; and\nthen generally northerly along the high-water mark to the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance; and\n- (b) then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and\n- (c) then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and\n- (d) then east along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and\n- (e) then south along the meridian to latitude 21°17.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and\n- (f) then west along the parallel to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with latitude 21°17.91' south; and\n- (g) then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Lucinda","content":"### sch.2-sec.9 Port of Lucinda\n\nThe limits of the Port of Lucinda is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island; and\nto latitude 18°28.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and\nto latitude 18°34.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and\nto the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 18°34.71' south; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of the east bank of the mouth of Post Office Creek; and\nto the high-water mark on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island at longitude 146°19.52' east; and\nalong the high-water mark of Hinchinbrook Island, initially in an easterly direction, to latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island; and\n- (b) to latitude 18°28.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 18°34.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 18°34.71' south; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of the east bank of the mouth of Post Office Creek; and\n- (f) to the high-water mark on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island at longitude 146°19.52' east; and\n- (g) along the high-water mark of Hinchinbrook Island, initially in an easterly direction, to latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Mackay","content":"### sch.2-sec.10 Port of Mackay\n\nThe limits of the Port of Mackay is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point; and\nthen generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03.81' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and\nthen south along the meridian to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and\nthen west along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and\nthen generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and\nthen generally north-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with the parallel of latitude 21°07.14' south; and\nthen generally northerly along the high-water mark to the northern extremity of Slade Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point; and\n- (b) then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03.81' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and\n- (c) then south along the meridian to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and\n- (d) then west along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and\n- (e) then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and\n- (f) then generally north-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with the parallel of latitude 21°07.14' south; and\n- (g) then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the northern extremity of Slade Point.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Maryborough","content":"### sch.2-sec.11 Port of Maryborough\n\nThe limits of the Port of Maryborough is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on K’gari; and\nalong the high-water mark of K’gari, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Hook Point on K’gari; and\nto the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Inskip Point on the mainland; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland; and\n- (b) to the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on K’gari; and\n- (c) along the high-water mark of K’gari, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Hook Point on K’gari; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Inskip Point on the mainland; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Mourilyan","content":"### sch.2-sec.12 Port of Mourilyan\n\nThe limits of the Port of Mourilyan is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the intersection of the high-water mark and latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point; and\nto latitude 17°39.008' south, longitude 146°11.565' east; and\nto latitude 17°34.908' south, longitude 146°10.264' east; and\nto the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°34.908' south; and\nalong the high-water mark, in a southerly direction, to latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point.\n- (a) starting from the intersection of the high-water mark and latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point; and\n- (b) to latitude 17°39.008' south, longitude 146°11.565' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 17°34.908' south, longitude 146°10.264' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°34.908' south; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, in a southerly direction, to latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)","content":"### sch.2-sec.13 Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)\n\nThe limits of the Port of Port Kennedy is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Heath Point on Prince of Wales Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Webb Point on Friday Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Friday Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Pott Point on Friday Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the western extremity of Tucker Point on Goods Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Goods Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Tessy Head on Goods Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the western extremity of Hammond Island (known as Diamond Point); and\nalong the high-water mark of Hammond Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Menmuir Point on Hammond Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of King Point on Horn Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Horn Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island; and\n- (b) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Heath Point on Prince of Wales Island; and\n- (c) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Webb Point on Friday Island; and\n- (d) along the high-water mark of Friday Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Pott Point on Friday Island; and\n- (e) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Tucker Point on Goods Island; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark of Goods Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Tessy Head on Goods Island; and\n- (g) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Hammond Island (known as Diamond Point); and\n- (h) along the high-water mark of Hammond Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Menmuir Point on Hammond Island; and\n- (i) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of King Point on Horn Island; and\n- (j) along the high-water mark of Horn Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Quintell Beach","content":"### sch.2-sec.14 Port of Quintell Beach\n\nThe limits of the Port of Quintell Beach is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek; and\nto latitude 12°46.81' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and\nto latitude 12°50.26' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and\nto the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the north bank of the Claudie River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek; and\n- (b) to latitude 12°46.81' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 12°50.26' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the north bank of the Claudie River; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Rockhampton","content":"### sch.2-sec.15 Port of Rockhampton\n\nThe limits of the Port of Rockhampton is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point; and\nto the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Arch Rock; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Keppel on Curtis Island; and\nalong the high-water mark, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the north bank of Monte Christo Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\nto the high-water mark on the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\nalong the high-water mark, in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Division Point; and\nto latitude 23°33' south, longitude 150°58' east; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 23°33' south on Balaclava Island; and\nalong the high-water mark of Balaclava Island, in a northerly then westerly direction, to the western extremity of Kazatch Point; and\nto the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Chersonese Point; and\nalong the high-water mark on the east bank of Raglan Creek to latitude 23°36.9' south; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 23°36.9' south on the west bank of Raglan Creek; and\nalong the high-water mark, in a northerly then westerly direction, to longitude 150°50' east on the south bank of Casuarina Creek; and\nto the high-water mark at longitude 150°50' east on the north bank of Casuarina Creek; and\nalong the high-water mark, in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Shell Point on Casuarina Island; and\nto the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point; and\n- (b) to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Arch Rock; and\n- (c) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Keppel on Curtis Island; and\n- (d) along the high-water mark, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the north bank of Monte Christo Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\n- (e) to the high-water mark on the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark, in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Division Point; and\n- (g) to latitude 23°33' south, longitude 150°58' east; and\n- (h) to the high-water mark at latitude 23°33' south on Balaclava Island; and\n- (i) along the high-water mark of Balaclava Island, in a northerly then westerly direction, to the western extremity of Kazatch Point; and\n- (j) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Chersonese Point; and\n- (k) along the high-water mark on the east bank of Raglan Creek to latitude 23°36.9' south; and\n- (l) to the high-water mark at latitude 23°36.9' south on the west bank of Raglan Creek; and\n- (m) along the high-water mark, in a northerly then westerly direction, to longitude 150°50' east on the south bank of Casuarina Creek; and\n- (n) to the high-water mark at longitude 150°50' east on the north bank of Casuarina Creek; and\n- (o) along the high-water mark, in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Shell Point on Casuarina Island; and\n- (p) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Townsville","content":"### sch.2-sec.16 Port of Townsville\n\nThe limits of the Port of Townsville is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland; and\nto latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°52.06' east; and\nto latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°45.06' east; and\nto the high-water mark on the mainland at longitude 146°45.06' east; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in an easterly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland; and\n- (b) to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°52.06' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°45.06' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at longitude 146°45.06' east; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, initially in an easterly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Ports subject to section 7 (4)","content":"## Ports subject to section 7 (4)","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Burketown","content":"### sch.2-sec.17 Port of Burketown\n\nThe limits of the Port of Burketown is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point; and\nto latitude 17°26.83' south, longitude 139°48.31' east; and\nto latitude 17°27.38' south, longitude 139°49.33' east; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 17°34.55' south, longitude 39°45.89' east in the vicinity of Kangaroo Point; and\nalong the high-water mark of the east bank of the Albert River to the head of navigation; and\nto the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River at the head of navigation; and\nalong the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River to latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point; and\n- (b) to latitude 17°26.83' south, longitude 139°48.31' east; and\n- (c) to latitude 17°27.38' south, longitude 139°49.33' east; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at latitude 17°34.55' south, longitude 39°45.89' east in the vicinity of Kangaroo Point; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark of the east bank of the Albert River to the head of navigation; and\n- (f) to the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River at the head of navigation; and\n- (g) along the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River to latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Karumba","content":"### sch.2-sec.18 Port of Karumba\n\nThe limits of the Port of Karumba is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 17°30.0' south; and\nto latitude 17°24.0' south, longitude 140°41.0' east; and\nto latitude 17°20.2' south, longitude 140°47.9' east; and\nto the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°25.5' south; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to longitude 140°52.0' east on the north bank of the Norman River; and\nto the high-water mark on the south bank of the Norman River at longitude 140°52.0' east; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River; and\n- (b) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 17°30.0' south; and\n- (c) to latitude 17°24.0' south, longitude 140°41.0' east; and\n- (d) to latitude 17°20.2' south, longitude 140°47.9' east; and\n- (e) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°25.5' south; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to longitude 140°52.0' east on the north bank of the Norman River; and\n- (g) to the high-water mark on the south bank of the Norman River at longitude 140°52.0' east; and\n- (h) along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Skardon River","content":"### sch.2-sec.19 Port of Skardon River\n\nThe limits of the Port of Skardon River is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a southerly and easterly direction to approximate latitude 11°44.39' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the north bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and\nto the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.74' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the south bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and southerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.90' east on the east bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and\nto the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.70' east on the west bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and northerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°58.54' east on the mainland; and\nto latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and\nto latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and\nto the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland; and\n- (b) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly and easterly direction to approximate latitude 11°44.39' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the north bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and\n- (c) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.74' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the south bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and\n- (d) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and southerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.90' east on the east bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and\n- (e) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.70' east on the west bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and\n- (f) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and northerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°58.54' east on the mainland; and\n- (g) to latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and\n- (h) to latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and\n- (i) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Port of Weipa","content":"### sch.2-sec.20 Port of Weipa\n\nThe limits of the Port of Weipa is the area bounded by a line—\nstarting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Boyd Point; and\nto the high-water mark at the western extremity of Jantz Point (west of Duyfken Point); and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to latitude 12°29.0' south on the west bank of Pine River Bay; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 12°29.0' south on the east bank of Pine River Bay; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Mission River; and\nto the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Mission River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Embley River; and\nto the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Embley River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to latitude 12°51.0' south on the east bank of the Hey River; and\nto the high-water mark at latitude 12°51.0' south on the west bank of the Hey River; and\nalong the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Boyd Point.\n- (a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Boyd Point; and\n- (b) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Jantz Point (west of Duyfken Point); and\n- (c) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to latitude 12°29.0' south on the west bank of Pine River Bay; and\n- (d) to the high-water mark at latitude 12°29.0' south on the east bank of Pine River Bay; and\n- (e) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Mission River; and\n- (f) to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Mission River; and\n- (g) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Embley River; and\n- (h) to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Embley River; and\n- (i) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to latitude 12°51.0' south on the east bank of the Hey River; and\n- (j) to the high-water mark at latitude 12°51.0' south on the west bank of the Hey River; and\n- (k) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Boyd Point.","sortOrder":23}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"On its face this instrument is a schedule of port boundaries: for example, sch.2-sec.1 opens with 'The limits of the Port of Brisbane is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east)...' (sch.2-sec.1). The schedule enumerates which ports are 'subject to section 7 (3)' and 'section 7 (4)', which indicates purpose is to identify the geographical scope of those provisions. I cannot determine whether the scope has changed from an earlier or original instrument because no prior version or legislative history was provided; based solely on the text shown, it functions as a definitional/geographic delimitation rather than an obvious expansion beyond that purpose."},"complexity_factors":["20 separate port boundary provisions (sch.2-sec.1 to sch.2-sec.20) each with its own text.","Dozens of latitude/longitude coordinate pairs given to define limits precisely.","Frequent use of geographic markers and technical phrases ('high-water mark', 'geodesic', 'parallel', 'meridian') requiring geospatial interpretation.","Cross-references to other statutory provisions (eg. 'Ports subject to section 7 (3)' and 'section 7 (4)') without those sections included here.","Language variation and qualifiers ('generally northerly', 'initially in a southerly direction', 'approximate') that create interpretive ambiguity.","Mixed methods of delimitation — straight-line coordinates, high-water-mark tracing along riverbanks/islands, and references to local features (barrages, mangroves, wharves) — requiring mapping and local knowledge.","Repetition of near-identical but slightly different clause structures across ports increases the risk of drafting inconsistency when plotting boundaries."],"plain_english_summary":"This Regulation sets out precise geographic boundaries (by latitude/longitude and high‑water marks) for the Port of Brisbane and 19 other named Queensland ports. Those boundaries identify where port powers, controls and management rules apply (for navigation, safety, port operations and land/water use). This is general legal information, not legal advice; I can make mistakes. Before you rely on or act on this, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026","history":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026/history","analysis":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/transport-infrastructure-ports-regulation-2026/documents"}}