This law centralises transport planning and operational control in the Minister and chief executive, setting annual programs and broad powers over State roads, rail, busway, light‑rail, ports and toll corridors. It creates approval regimes, land‑use and leasing rules, enforcement and cost‑recovery tools, and a local‑government toll framework. Affected parties—local governments, railway/port managers, utilities, users and adjacent landowners—face shifted costs (tolls, charges, rectification), capped compensation tied to acquisition values, and significant compliance and operational risks.
The Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 is Queensland's framework Act for the planning, declaration, management, protection and operation of transport infrastructure. It covers roads, rail, ports, busways, light rail, miscellaneous transport infrastructure, dangerous goods carried by rail, public marine facilities, and a substantial tail of saving and transitional provisions. Substantive content begins at Chapter 4 and runs through Chapter 21.
The Act gives the Minister and the chief executive of the transport department (functioning as the head of the department) the central role: developing implementation programs, declaring controlled corridors, granting and conditioning approvals, and protecting infrastructure through offences and authorised officer regimes. Government owned corporations and authorities (port authorities, Gold Coast Waterways Authority, Queensland Rail Transit Authority, light rail authorities) are recognised participants whose conduct must remain consistent with statewide transport infrastructure strategies.
Main concepts
Transport infrastructure strategies and implementation programs (Chapter 4). The chief executive must each year develop, for the Minister's approval, roads implementation programs (section 11), rail implementation programs (section 14), and implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure (section 17). Each program must include a program of projects, policies, and (for roads) financial provisions, and performance targets. Programs must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies, and a Minister's direction that creates inconsistency must be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days (sections 12, 15, 18). Section 20 binds rail government entities and GOC port authorities to take strategies into account in their corporate planning under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 or the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013.
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Transport Infrastructure Act 1994.
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ch.4-pt.1
Roads implementation programs
Roads implementation programs
sec.11
Development of roads implementation programs
sec.11 Development of roads implementation programs
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval roads implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years.
Roads implementation programs must include—
a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and
performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
Roads implementation programs may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than road transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
In developing roads implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
Roads implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend roads implementation programs.
The Minister may approve roads implementation programs that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(sec.11-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval roads implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years.
(sec.11-ssec.2) Roads implementation programs must include— a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
(sec.11-ssec.3) Roads implementation programs may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than road transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
(sec.11-ssec.4) In developing roads implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
(sec.11-ssec.5) Roads implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.11-ssec.6) The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend roads implementation programs.
(sec.11-ssec.7) The Minister may approve roads implementation programs that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and
(b) performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
sec.12
Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.12 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to directions of the Minister, roads implementation programs must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in roads implementation programs being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
(sec.12-ssec.1) Subject to directions of the Minister, roads implementation programs must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.12-ssec.2) If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in roads implementation programs being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.13
Report on operation of roads implementation programs
sec.13 Report on operation of roads implementation programs
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the operation of the roads implementation programs during the year to which the annual report relates.
ch.4-pt.2
Rail implementation programs
Rail implementation programs
sec.14
Development of programs
sec.14 Development of programs
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval rail implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure.
Rail implementation programs must include—
a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and
performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
In developing rail implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to—
consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and
minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
Rail implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program.
The Minister may—
approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or
require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
s 14 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
(sec.14-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval rail implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure.
(sec.14-ssec.2) Rail implementation programs must include— a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
(sec.14-ssec.3) In developing rail implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to— consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
(sec.14-ssec.4) Rail implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.14-ssec.5) The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program.
(sec.14-ssec.6) The Minister may— approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and
(b) performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
(a) consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and
(b) minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
(a) approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or
(b) require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
sec.15
Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.15 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to the Minister’s directions, a rail implementation program must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If a direction of the Minister results in a rail implementation program being inconsistent with a transport infrastructure strategy, the Minister must table a copy of the direction in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
s 15 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
(sec.15-ssec.1) Subject to the Minister’s directions, a rail implementation program must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.15-ssec.2) If a direction of the Minister results in a rail implementation program being inconsistent with a transport infrastructure strategy, the Minister must table a copy of the direction in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.16
Report on implementation of programs
sec.16 Report on implementation of programs
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the implementation of the rail implementation program for the year of the report.
s 16 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
ch.4-pt.3
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.17
Development of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.17 Development of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure for the year and for 1 or more later years.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must include—
a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and
performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than miscellaneous transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
In developing implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
The Minister may approve implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(sec.17-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure for the year and for 1 or more later years.
(sec.17-ssec.2) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must include— a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
(sec.17-ssec.3) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than miscellaneous transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
(sec.17-ssec.4) In developing implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
(sec.17-ssec.5) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.17-ssec.6) The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
(sec.17-ssec.7) The Minister may approve implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and
(b) performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
sec.18
Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.18 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to directions of the Minister, implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
(sec.18-ssec.1) Subject to directions of the Minister, implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.18-ssec.2) If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.19
Report on operation of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.19 Report on operation of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the operation of the implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure during the year to which the annual report relates.
ch.4-pt.4
Transport government entities
Transport government entities
sec.20
Matters transport government entities must take into account
sec.20 Matters transport government entities must take into account
In preparing a corporate plan or a statement of corporate intent under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 or a strategic plan or operational plan under the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 , each rail government entity and each GOC port authority must take into account the transport infrastructure strategies.
A rail government entity or a GOC port authority may spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than rail transport infrastructure or port infrastructure if the spending would contribute to effectiveness and efficiency.
s 20 amd 1995 No. 32 s 8 ; 2008 No. 32 s 68 ; 2008 No. 67 s 133 ; 2010 No. 19 s 68 ; 2012 No. 31 s 33 sch ; 2013 No. 19 s 112
(sec.20-ssec.1) In preparing a corporate plan or a statement of corporate intent under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 or a strategic plan or operational plan under the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 , each rail government entity and each GOC port authority must take into account the transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.20-ssec.2) A rail government entity or a GOC port authority may spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than rail transport infrastructure or port infrastructure if the spending would contribute to effectiveness and efficiency.
ch.6-pt.1
Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.23
Scope of chapter
sec.23 Scope of chapter
To give effect to the objectives of this Act in relation to road transport infrastructure, the chief executive has, subject to the Minister and as required by this chapter—
the function of influencing the total road network; and
control over roads of State significance in the total road network, including roads of national significance that are managed in accordance with agreements or arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth about the funding of road transport infrastructure.
This chapter establishes a framework under which the construction, maintenance or operation of a State-controlled road can be done by the chief executive, or by a local government or someone else under agreements or arrangements with the chief executive.
(sec.23-ssec.1) To give effect to the objectives of this Act in relation to road transport infrastructure, the chief executive has, subject to the Minister and as required by this chapter— the function of influencing the total road network; and control over roads of State significance in the total road network, including roads of national significance that are managed in accordance with agreements or arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth about the funding of road transport infrastructure.
(sec.23-ssec.2) This chapter establishes a framework under which the construction, maintenance or operation of a State-controlled road can be done by the chief executive, or by a local government or someone else under agreements or arrangements with the chief executive.
(a) the function of influencing the total road network; and
(b) control over roads of State significance in the total road network, including roads of national significance that are managed in accordance with agreements or arrangements between the State and the Commonwealth about the funding of road transport infrastructure.
ch.6-pt.2
State-controlled roads
State-controlled roads
ch.6-pt.2-div.1
Declaration of State-controlled roads
Declaration of State-controlled roads
sec.24
Declaration of State-controlled roads
sec.24 Declaration of State-controlled roads
The Minister may, by gazette notice, declare a road or route, or part of a road or route, to be a State-controlled road.
See sections 84CB and 105JAB for the revocation of a declaration made under this subsection by the making of a declaration under section 84A (1) or 105H (3) .
A declaration must be consistent with criteria about the declaration of State-controlled roads in the transport infrastructure strategies.
A declaration must enable the location of the road to be identified.
The location may be identified by specifying—
the starting and ending points of the road; and
the alignment of the road; and
the width of the road by reference to the constructed centre line of the road pavement or surface.
Unless otherwise specified in a declaration, the width of a State-controlled road through a State reserve, State forest, timber reserve, vacant State land or pastoral holding is 30m each side of the centre line of the trafficked route.
s 24 amd 2014 No. 43 s 23
(sec.24-ssec.1) The Minister may, by gazette notice, declare a road or route, or part of a road or route, to be a State-controlled road. See sections 84CB and 105JAB for the revocation of a declaration made under this subsection by the making of a declaration under section 84A (1) or 105H (3) .
(sec.24-ssec.2) A declaration must be consistent with criteria about the declaration of State-controlled roads in the transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.24-ssec.3) A declaration must enable the location of the road to be identified.
(sec.24-ssec.4) The location may be identified by specifying— the starting and ending points of the road; and the alignment of the road; and the width of the road by reference to the constructed centre line of the road pavement or surface.
(sec.24-ssec.5) Unless otherwise specified in a declaration, the width of a State-controlled road through a State reserve, State forest, timber reserve, vacant State land or pastoral holding is 30m each side of the centre line of the trafficked route.
(a) the starting and ending points of the road; and
(b) the alignment of the road; and
(c) the width of the road by reference to the constructed centre line of the road pavement or surface.
sec.25
Consultation before declaration
sec.25 Consultation before declaration
Before making or revoking a declaration under section 24 , the Minister must be satisfied each local government that would, in the Minister’s opinion, be affected by the proposed declaration or revocation has been—
made aware of the proposed declaration or revocation; and
given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the proposed declaration or revocation.
s 25 amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
sub 2017 No. 25 s 51
(a) made aware of the proposed declaration or revocation; and
(b) given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the proposed declaration or revocation.
sec.26
State-controlled roads on rail corridor land
sec.26 State-controlled roads on rail corridor land
This section applies if, under section 24 , the Minister intends to declare a road or route, or part of a road or route, that crosses rail corridor land and continues on the other side of the rail corridor land to be a State-controlled road.
Before making the declaration, the Minister must be satisfied—
the department has consulted with the railway manager, if any, for the rail corridor land; and
the railway manager has been given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the declaration.
If the Minister decides to declare the road or route, or part of the road or route, to be a State-controlled road, the Minister must, when making the declaration, declare in the gazette notice the part of the rail corridor land where it is crossed by the road or route to be a common area ( common area ) for the rail corridor land and the State-controlled road.
When the common area is declared—
the chief executive may construct, maintain and operate the State-controlled road on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as rail corridor land; and
a railway manager for the rail corridor land may construct, maintain and operate a railway on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as State-controlled road; and
the railway manager and its agents or employees, and the Authority and its agents or employees, do not have any liability for the State-controlled road or its use or operation on the common area.
a level crossing
a bridge or other structure over a railway
a bridge or other structure that allows the road to pass under the railway
Unless the chief executive and a railway manager for the rail corridor land otherwise agree—
subject to section 251 , the chief executive is responsible for maintaining the State-controlled road on the common area; and
if the State-controlled road on the common area stops being used, the chief executive is responsible for the cost of removing road transport infrastructure from the common area and restoring the railway.
The State is taken not to be in breach of any of its obligations in a sublease of the rail corridor land between the State and the railway manager by—
the Minister’s declarations; or
anything done by the chief executive under chapter 6 for the common area.
After the common area is declared—
the chief executive must promptly give a copy of the gazette notice of the declarations to the registrar of titles; and
the registrar of titles must record the declarations on the relevant lease of the rail corridor land to the State and any affected sublease in the leasehold land register.
s 26 ins 2001 No. 79 s 25A
amd 2013 No. 19 s 113 ; 2017 No. 25 s 52
(sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies if, under section 24 , the Minister intends to declare a road or route, or part of a road or route, that crosses rail corridor land and continues on the other side of the rail corridor land to be a State-controlled road.
(sec.26-ssec.2) Before making the declaration, the Minister must be satisfied— the department has consulted with the railway manager, if any, for the rail corridor land; and the railway manager has been given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the declaration.
(sec.26-ssec.3) If the Minister decides to declare the road or route, or part of the road or route, to be a State-controlled road, the Minister must, when making the declaration, declare in the gazette notice the part of the rail corridor land where it is crossed by the road or route to be a common area ( common area ) for the rail corridor land and the State-controlled road.
(sec.26-ssec.4) When the common area is declared— the chief executive may construct, maintain and operate the State-controlled road on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as rail corridor land; and a railway manager for the rail corridor land may construct, maintain and operate a railway on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as State-controlled road; and the railway manager and its agents or employees, and the Authority and its agents or employees, do not have any liability for the State-controlled road or its use or operation on the common area. a level crossing a bridge or other structure over a railway a bridge or other structure that allows the road to pass under the railway
(sec.26-ssec.5) Unless the chief executive and a railway manager for the rail corridor land otherwise agree— subject to section 251 , the chief executive is responsible for maintaining the State-controlled road on the common area; and if the State-controlled road on the common area stops being used, the chief executive is responsible for the cost of removing road transport infrastructure from the common area and restoring the railway.
(sec.26-ssec.6) The State is taken not to be in breach of any of its obligations in a sublease of the rail corridor land between the State and the railway manager by— the Minister’s declarations; or anything done by the chief executive under chapter 6 for the common area.
(sec.26-ssec.7) After the common area is declared— the chief executive must promptly give a copy of the gazette notice of the declarations to the registrar of titles; and the registrar of titles must record the declarations on the relevant lease of the rail corridor land to the State and any affected sublease in the leasehold land register.
(a) the department has consulted with the railway manager, if any, for the rail corridor land; and
(b) the railway manager has been given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the declaration.
(a) the chief executive may construct, maintain and operate the State-controlled road on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as rail corridor land; and
(b) a railway manager for the rail corridor land may construct, maintain and operate a railway on the common area in a way not inconsistent with its use as State-controlled road; and
(c) the railway manager and its agents or employees, and the Authority and its agents or employees, do not have any liability for the State-controlled road or its use or operation on the common area. Examples for paragraph (a) — • a level crossing • a bridge or other structure over a railway • a bridge or other structure that allows the road to pass under the railway
• a level crossing
• a bridge or other structure over a railway
• a bridge or other structure that allows the road to pass under the railway
• a level crossing
• a bridge or other structure over a railway
• a bridge or other structure that allows the road to pass under the railway
(a) subject to section 251 , the chief executive is responsible for maintaining the State-controlled road on the common area; and
(b) if the State-controlled road on the common area stops being used, the chief executive is responsible for the cost of removing road transport infrastructure from the common area and restoring the railway.
(a) the Minister’s declarations; or
(b) anything done by the chief executive under chapter 6 for the common area.
(a) the chief executive must promptly give a copy of the gazette notice of the declarations to the registrar of titles; and
(b) the registrar of titles must record the declarations on the relevant lease of the rail corridor land to the State and any affected sublease in the leasehold land register.
ch.6-pt.2-div.2
Motorways
Motorways
sec.27
Declaration of motorways
sec.27 Declaration of motorways
The Minister may, by gazette notice, declare that the whole or a part of a State-controlled road is a motorway.
A declaration must enable the location of the motorway to be identified.
Before making or revoking a declaration, the Minister must be satisfied each local government that would, in the Minister’s opinion, be affected by the proposed declaration or revocation has been—
made aware of the proposed declaration or revocation; and
given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the proposed declaration or revocation.
s 27 amd 2017 No. 25 s 53
(sec.27-ssec.1) The Minister may, by gazette notice, declare that the whole or a part of a State-controlled road is a motorway.
(sec.27-ssec.2) A declaration must enable the location of the motorway to be identified.
(sec.27-ssec.3) Before making or revoking a declaration, the Minister must be satisfied each local government that would, in the Minister’s opinion, be affected by the proposed declaration or revocation has been— made aware of the proposed declaration or revocation; and given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the proposed declaration or revocation.
(a) made aware of the proposed declaration or revocation; and
(b) given a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Minister on the proposed declaration or revocation.
ch.6-pt.2-div.3
Chief executive to have powers of a local government
Chief executive to have powers of a local government
sec.28
Chief executive to have power of a local government for State-controlled roads
sec.28 Chief executive to have power of a local government for State-controlled roads
The chief executive may exercise, for a State-controlled road in the area of a local government, all of the powers that the local government may exercise for a local government road in the area.
ch.6-pt.3
Construction, maintenance and operation
Construction, maintenance and operation
sec.29
Powers of chief executive for road works contracts etc.
sec.29 Powers of chief executive for road works contracts etc.
The chief executive may, in accordance with the relevant roads implementation program, carry out, or enter into contracts for the State with other persons (including local governments, State government bodies and agencies of the Government of some other State or of a Territory) for the carrying out of—
road works on a State-controlled road or on land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or
other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network; or
the operation of a State-controlled road.
The chief executive may, for the State, carry out road works on a local government road in accordance with an agreement between the chief executive and the local government.
The chief executive may, for the State, enter into contracts with other persons for road works to be carried out outside the State by the chief executive, a local government, a State government body or a contractor to the chief executive in accordance with an agreement between the State and the other State or Territory concerned.
A contract with a local government under this section about the maintenance and operation of a State-controlled road may include arrangements about which powers of the local government are to be exercised by the chief executive and which of the powers are to be exercised by the local government for the State-controlled road.
A local government may enter into a contract mentioned in subsection (1) even though the contract relates to works or operation outside the local government’s area.
The chief executive may, for the State, carry out, or enter into contracts with other persons to carry out, accommodation works that are necessary or convenient to be done as a result of road works, other than work done under subsection (7) .
The chief executive may, for the State, carry out, or enter into contracts for, works on or adjacent to a State-controlled road at the request of the owner of adjacent land on the basis that the owner provides consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, as agreed between the chief executive and the owner.
This section does not prevent the chief executive carrying out, or entering into contracts for the carrying out, of road works of a minor or emergency nature.
s 29 amd 2014 No. 43 s 24
(sec.29-ssec.1) The chief executive may, in accordance with the relevant roads implementation program, carry out, or enter into contracts for the State with other persons (including local governments, State government bodies and agencies of the Government of some other State or of a Territory) for the carrying out of— road works on a State-controlled road or on land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network; or the operation of a State-controlled road.
(sec.29-ssec.2) The chief executive may, for the State, carry out road works on a local government road in accordance with an agreement between the chief executive and the local government.
(sec.29-ssec.3) The chief executive may, for the State, enter into contracts with other persons for road works to be carried out outside the State by the chief executive, a local government, a State government body or a contractor to the chief executive in accordance with an agreement between the State and the other State or Territory concerned.
(sec.29-ssec.4) A contract with a local government under this section about the maintenance and operation of a State-controlled road may include arrangements about which powers of the local government are to be exercised by the chief executive and which of the powers are to be exercised by the local government for the State-controlled road.
(sec.29-ssec.5) A local government may enter into a contract mentioned in subsection (1) even though the contract relates to works or operation outside the local government’s area.
(sec.29-ssec.6) The chief executive may, for the State, carry out, or enter into contracts with other persons to carry out, accommodation works that are necessary or convenient to be done as a result of road works, other than work done under subsection (7) .
(sec.29-ssec.7) The chief executive may, for the State, carry out, or enter into contracts for, works on or adjacent to a State-controlled road at the request of the owner of adjacent land on the basis that the owner provides consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, as agreed between the chief executive and the owner.
(sec.29-ssec.8) This section does not prevent the chief executive carrying out, or entering into contracts for the carrying out, of road works of a minor or emergency nature.
(a) road works on a State-controlled road or on land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or
(b) other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network; or
(c) the operation of a State-controlled road.
sec.30
Obligations in carrying out of works or operation of roads by the chief executive
sec.30 Obligations in carrying out of works or operation of roads by the chief executive
In carrying out works, or the operation of roads, mentioned in section 29 , the chief executive must ensure that the carrying out is done on a value for money basis.
s 30 amd 2011 No. 12 s 27 ; 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
sec.31
Contracts to encourage efficiency
sec.31 Contracts to encourage efficiency
In entering into contracts of the kind mentioned in section 29 , the chief executive must ensure that open competition is encouraged.
Subsection (1) does not apply to a contract with a person if the person is the sole invitee and enters into a price performance contract with the chief executive.
s 31 amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(sec.31-ssec.1) In entering into contracts of the kind mentioned in section 29 , the chief executive must ensure that open competition is encouraged.
(sec.31-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a contract with a person if the person is the sole invitee and enters into a price performance contract with the chief executive.
sec.32
Cost sharing arrangements
sec.32 Cost sharing arrangements
The chief executive may arrange with another person (including a local government and a State government body) for the sharing by the chief executive with the other person of the cost of—
acquisition of land for transport infrastructure; or
road works on a State-controlled road; or
other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network; or
the operation of a State-controlled road;
including all necessary preliminary costs associated with the acquisition, works or operation.
(a) acquisition of land for transport infrastructure; or
(b) road works on a State-controlled road; or
(c) other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network; or
(d) the operation of a State-controlled road;
sec.33
Prohibition on road works etc. on State-controlled roads
sec.33 Prohibition on road works etc. on State-controlled roads
A person must not, without lawful excuse or the written approval of the chief executive—
carry out road works on a State-controlled road; or
interfere with a State-controlled road or its operation.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
A person may apply to the chief executive for an approval mentioned in subsection (1) .
See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
An approval may be subject to conditions decided by the chief executive.
A person must not contravene a condition that applies to the person under subsection (3) .
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who carries out maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments or landscaping that does not interfere with a State-controlled road or its operation.
An approval under subsection (1) for road works that are road access works may only be given if there is a permitted road access location under a decision in force under section 62 (1) in relation to the road access works.
s 33 amd 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1 ; 2010 No. 19 s 192 ; 2019 No. 25 s 66
(sec.33-ssec.1) A person must not, without lawful excuse or the written approval of the chief executive— carry out road works on a State-controlled road; or interfere with a State-controlled road or its operation. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.33-ssec.2) A person may apply to the chief executive for an approval mentioned in subsection (1) . See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
(sec.33-ssec.3) An approval may be subject to conditions decided by the chief executive.
(sec.33-ssec.4) A person must not contravene a condition that applies to the person under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.33-ssec.5) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who carries out maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments or landscaping that does not interfere with a State-controlled road or its operation.
(sec.33-ssec.6) An approval under subsection (1) for road works that are road access works may only be given if there is a permitted road access location under a decision in force under section 62 (1) in relation to the road access works.
(a) carry out road works on a State-controlled road; or
(b) interfere with a State-controlled road or its operation.
sec.34
Offender to pay cost of remedying unauthorised works
sec.34 Offender to pay cost of remedying unauthorised works
If a person carries out works contrary to section 33 (1) , the chief executive may—
dismantle or alter the works; or
remedy damage caused by the works.
If the chief executive causes the works to be dismantled or altered or the damage to be remedied under subsection (1) , the person is liable to pay to the chief executive the costs incurred by the chief executive.
s 34 amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(sec.34-ssec.1) If a person carries out works contrary to section 33 (1) , the chief executive may— dismantle or alter the works; or remedy damage caused by the works.
(sec.34-ssec.2) If the chief executive causes the works to be dismantled or altered or the damage to be remedied under subsection (1) , the person is liable to pay to the chief executive the costs incurred by the chief executive.
(a) dismantle or alter the works; or
(b) remedy damage caused by the works.
sec.35
Temporary occupation and use of land
sec.35 Temporary occupation and use of land
To carry out road works, accommodation works or land management activities, the chief executive, or someone authorised in writing by the chief executive, ( temporary occupier ) may temporarily occupy and use land, including roads, and do anything on the land that is necessary or convenient to be done.
However, without limiting subsection (1) , the subsection does authorise the chief executive to extract and use quarry material reserved to the State and administered under the Forestry Act 1959 from land.
In this section—
land management activity means an activity, other than accommodation works or road works, relating to road transport infrastructure or proposed road transport infrastructure.
surveying flora, managing weeds or other pests, clearing vegetation, monitoring air or water quality or noise levels
s 35 amd 2005 No. 42 s 52 sch 1 ; 2014 No. 43 s 25 ; 2020 No. 21 s 33 ; 2024 No. 2 s 80 sch 1
(sec.35-ssec.1) To carry out road works, accommodation works or land management activities, the chief executive, or someone authorised in writing by the chief executive, ( temporary occupier ) may temporarily occupy and use land, including roads, and do anything on the land that is necessary or convenient to be done.
(sec.35-ssec.2) However, without limiting subsection (1) , the subsection does authorise the chief executive to extract and use quarry material reserved to the State and administered under the Forestry Act 1959 from land.
(sec.35-ssec.3) In this section— land management activity means an activity, other than accommodation works or road works, relating to road transport infrastructure or proposed road transport infrastructure. surveying flora, managing weeds or other pests, clearing vegetation, monitoring air or water quality or noise levels
sec.36
Notice of entry or permission to enter
sec.36 Notice of entry or permission to enter
The person who is proposing to occupy and use land under section 35 ( proposed temporary occupier ) must—
give at least 7 days written notice to the owner or occupier of the land and the following persons—
if the land is land from which quarry material mentioned in section 35 (2) is to be extracted—to the chief executive of the department in which the Forestry Act 1959 is administered;
if the land is administered under the Land Act 1994 —to the chief executive of the department in which that Act is administered; or
obtain the written approval of the owner or occupier to the occupation or use.
The notice must state—
the road works, accommodation works or land management activities to be carried out; and
the use proposed to be made of the land; and
details of the things proposed to be done on the land; and
an approximate period when the occupation or use is expected to continue; and
if accommodation works or land management activities are proposed to be carried out on the land—the owner or occupier may, within 7 days after the notice is given, make submissions to the proposed temporary occupier about the accommodation works or land management activities proposed to be carried out on the land.
A notice may be given under subsection (1) in relation to land even if it is proposed to resume the land for road works.
If accommodation works or land management activities are proposed to be carried out on the land, the proposed temporary occupier must consider any submissions that are made within the 7 days after the notice is given, before carrying out the accommodation works or land management activities.
After the end of 7 days after service of a notice under subsection (1) , or with the agreement of the owner or occupier, the land may be entered and the road works, accommodation works or land management activities specified in the notice carried out.
If urgent remedial attention is required, subsection (1) does not apply but the person who is proposing to occupy or use the land must, if it is practicable, notify the owner or occupier of the land orally.
In this section—
land management activity see section 35 (3) .
s 36 amd 2014 No. 43 s 26 ; 2020 No. 21 s 34 ; 2024 No. 2 s 80 sch 1
(sec.36-ssec.1) The person who is proposing to occupy and use land under section 35 ( proposed temporary occupier ) must— give at least 7 days written notice to the owner or occupier of the land and the following persons— if the land is land from which quarry material mentioned in section 35 (2) is to be extracted—to the chief executive of the department in which the Forestry Act 1959 is administered; if the land is administered under the Land Act 1994 —to the chief executive of the department in which that Act is administered; or obtain the written approval of the owner or occupier to the occupation or use.
(sec.36-ssec.2) The notice must state— the road works, accommodation works or land management activities to be carried out; and the use proposed to be made of the land; and details of the things proposed to be done on the land; and an approximate period when the occupation or use is expected to continue; and if accommodation works or land management activities are proposed to be carried out on the land—the owner or occupier may, within 7 days after the notice is given, make submissions to the proposed temporary occupier about the accommodation works or land management activities proposed to be carried out on the land.
(sec.36-ssec.3) A notice may be given under subsection (1) in relation to land even if it is proposed to resume the land for road works.
(sec.36-ssec.4) If accommodation works or land management activities are proposed to be carried out on the land, the proposed temporary occupier must consider any submissions that are made within the 7 days after the notice is given, before carrying out the accommodation works or land management activities.
(sec.36-ssec.5) After the end of 7 days after service of a notice under subsection (1) , or with the agreement of the owner or occupier, the land may be entered and the road works, accommodation works or land management activities specified in the notice carried out.
(sec.36-ssec.6) If urgent remedial attention is required, subsection (1) does not apply but the person who is proposing to occupy or use the land must, if it is practicable, notify the owner or occupier of the land orally.
(sec.36-ssec.7) In this section— land management activity see section 35 (3) .
(a) give at least 7 days written notice to the owner or occupier of the land and the following persons— (i) if the land is land from which quarry material mentioned in section 35 (2) is to be extracted—to the chief executive of the department in which the Forestry Act 1959 is administered; (ii) if the land is administered under the Land Act 1994 —to the chief executive of the department in which that Act is administered; or
(i) if the land is land from which quarry material mentioned in section 35 (2) is to be extracted—to the chief executive of the department in which the Forestry Act 1959 is administered;
(ii) if the land is administered under the Land Act 1994 —to the chief executive of the department in which that Act is administered; or
(b) obtain the written approval of the owner or occupier to the occupation or use.
(i) if the land is land from which quarry material mentioned in section 35 (2) is to be extracted—to the chief executive of the department in which the Forestry Act 1959 is administered;
(ii) if the land is administered under the Land Act 1994 —to the chief executive of the department in which that Act is administered; or
(a) the road works, accommodation works or land management activities to be carried out; and
(b) the use proposed to be made of the land; and
(c) details of the things proposed to be done on the land; and
(d) an approximate period when the occupation or use is expected to continue; and
(e) if accommodation works or land management activities are proposed to be carried out on the land—the owner or occupier may, within 7 days after the notice is given, make submissions to the proposed temporary occupier about the accommodation works or land management activities proposed to be carried out on the land.
sec.37
Compensation for physical damage from entry etc.
sec.37 Compensation for physical damage from entry etc.
An owner of land that is entered, occupied or used under section 35 may give a written notice to the chief executive claiming compensation for physical damage caused by the entry, occupation or use or for the taking or consumption of materials.
Compensation is not payable unless a claim is received by the chief executive within 1 year after occupation or use has ended.
However, the chief executive may allow a claim to be made at a later time.
Compensation awarded under this section must not be more than the compensation that would have been awarded if the land had been acquired.
s 37 amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(sec.37-ssec.1) An owner of land that is entered, occupied or used under section 35 may give a written notice to the chief executive claiming compensation for physical damage caused by the entry, occupation or use or for the taking or consumption of materials.
(sec.37-ssec.2) Compensation is not payable unless a claim is received by the chief executive within 1 year after occupation or use has ended.
(sec.37-ssec.3) However, the chief executive may allow a claim to be made at a later time.
(sec.37-ssec.4) Compensation awarded under this section must not be more than the compensation that would have been awarded if the land had been acquired.
sec.38
Fencing State-controlled roads
sec.38 Fencing State-controlled roads
The chief executive does not have to contribute to the fencing of the whole or a part of the boundary between land and—
an existing State-controlled road; or
a road or land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or
a widening or deviation of a State-controlled road involving the acquisition of land.
However, subsection (1) (b) does not apply to an existing road if the land is substantially fenced and the presence of the road will make the fencing ineffective.
Subsection (1) (c) does not apply if the previous boundary of the road was substantially fenced.
(sec.38-ssec.1) The chief executive does not have to contribute to the fencing of the whole or a part of the boundary between land and— an existing State-controlled road; or a road or land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or a widening or deviation of a State-controlled road involving the acquisition of land.
(sec.38-ssec.2) However, subsection (1) (b) does not apply to an existing road if the land is substantially fenced and the presence of the road will make the fencing ineffective.
(sec.38-ssec.3) Subsection (1) (c) does not apply if the previous boundary of the road was substantially fenced.
(a) an existing State-controlled road; or
(b) a road or land that is intended to become a State-controlled road; or
(c) a widening or deviation of a State-controlled road involving the acquisition of land.
sec.39
Watercourses and road works
sec.39 Watercourses and road works
To carry out road works, the chief executive may—
divert a watercourse; or
construct a watercourse, whether temporary or permanent.
In taking action under subsection (1) , the chief executive must consider the effect that the action will have on the physical integrity and flow characteristics of the watercourse.
The chief executive may enter and occupy private land under section 35 and carry out works that the chief executive considers necessary or desirable to enable a watercourse to operate effectively and efficiently.
s 39 amd 2005 No. 42 s 52 sch 1 ; 2024 No. 2 s 80 sch 1
(sec.39-ssec.1) To carry out road works, the chief executive may— divert a watercourse; or construct a watercourse, whether temporary or permanent.
(sec.39-ssec.2) In taking action under subsection (1) , the chief executive must consider the effect that the action will have on the physical integrity and flow characteristics of the watercourse.
(sec.39-ssec.3) The chief executive may enter and occupy private land under section 35 and carry out works that the chief executive considers necessary or desirable to enable a watercourse to operate effectively and efficiently.
(a) divert a watercourse; or
(b) construct a watercourse, whether temporary or permanent.
ch.6-pt.4
Relationship with local governments
Relationship with local governments
sec.40
Funds for works on, or operation of, local government roads etc.
sec.40 Funds for works on, or operation of, local government roads etc.
The chief executive may enter into an agreement with a local government under which the chief executive supplies funds to the local government for road works on a local government road, for other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network or for the operation of a local government road.
The agreement—
must provide for the works or operation to be carried out in accordance with an agreement between the chief executive and the local government that is designed to ensure value for money in the application of the funds; and
may be subject to other conditions.
(sec.40-ssec.1) The chief executive may enter into an agreement with a local government under which the chief executive supplies funds to the local government for road works on a local government road, for other works that contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the road network or for the operation of a local government road.
(sec.40-ssec.2) The agreement— must provide for the works or operation to be carried out in accordance with an agreement between the chief executive and the local government that is designed to ensure value for money in the application of the funds; and may be subject to other conditions.
(a) must provide for the works or operation to be carried out in accordance with an agreement between the chief executive and the local government that is designed to ensure value for money in the application of the funds; and
(b) may be subject to other conditions.
sec.41
Improvement of State-controlled road as an economic alternative to improvement of the local road network
sec.41 Improvement of State-controlled road as an economic alternative to improvement of the local road network
If a local government concludes that improvements to a State-controlled road in its area would be beneficial to the local road network, the local government may make financial arrangements with the chief executive for the improvements to be made.
sec.42
Impact of certain local government decisions on State-controlled roads
sec.42 Impact of certain local government decisions on State-controlled roads
A local government must obtain the chief executive’s written approval if—
it intends to carry out road works on a local government road or make changes to the management of a local government road; and
the works or changes would—
require the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
otherwise have a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; or
have a significant impact on the planning of a State-controlled road or a future State-controlled road.
Subsection (1) does not apply if the chief executive or planning chief executive considered the works or changes as part of considering—
an application for a development approval; or
a change application.
The chief executive may make guidelines to which local governments must have regard in deciding whether an approval of the chief executive under subsection (1) is required.
An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) may be subject to conditions, including a condition that consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, be given in compensation for the impact that the road works or changes will have.
Subsection (1) does not apply if the conditions applied and enforced by the local government for the road works or changes comply with permission criteria fixed by the chief executive.
The permission criteria may include conditions, including a condition that consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, be given in compensation for the impact that the road works or changes will have.
A local government must comply with conditions that apply to it under this section.
If a local government contravenes subsection (1) or a condition that applies to it under this section, the local government is liable to compensate the chief executive for the cost of road works to State-controlled roads that are reasonably required because of the contravention.
An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) must be given—
within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or
within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
If—
a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and
the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application;
the chief executive is taken to have given approval at the end of the 21 days.
In this section—
future State-controlled road means a road or land that the chief executive has notified the local government in writing is intended to become a State-controlled road.
The chief executive must cause a copy of each notice under subsection (11) to be published in the gazette.
s 42 amd 1998 No. 13 s 191 sch ; 1999 No. 11 s 27 ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2010 No. 19 s 281 sch ; 2016 No. 27 s 561
(sec.42-ssec.1) A local government must obtain the chief executive’s written approval if— it intends to carry out road works on a local government road or make changes to the management of a local government road; and the works or changes would— require the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or otherwise have a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; or have a significant impact on the planning of a State-controlled road or a future State-controlled road.
(sec.42-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the chief executive or planning chief executive considered the works or changes as part of considering— an application for a development approval; or a change application.
(sec.42-ssec.3) The chief executive may make guidelines to which local governments must have regard in deciding whether an approval of the chief executive under subsection (1) is required.
(sec.42-ssec.4) An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) may be subject to conditions, including a condition that consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, be given in compensation for the impact that the road works or changes will have.
(sec.42-ssec.5) Subsection (1) does not apply if the conditions applied and enforced by the local government for the road works or changes comply with permission criteria fixed by the chief executive.
(sec.42-ssec.6) The permission criteria may include conditions, including a condition that consideration, whether monetary or otherwise, be given in compensation for the impact that the road works or changes will have.
(sec.42-ssec.7) A local government must comply with conditions that apply to it under this section.
(sec.42-ssec.8) If a local government contravenes subsection (1) or a condition that applies to it under this section, the local government is liable to compensate the chief executive for the cost of road works to State-controlled roads that are reasonably required because of the contravention.
(sec.42-ssec.9) An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) must be given— within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
(sec.42-ssec.10) If— a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application; the chief executive is taken to have given approval at the end of the 21 days.
(sec.42-ssec.11) In this section— future State-controlled road means a road or land that the chief executive has notified the local government in writing is intended to become a State-controlled road.
(sec.42-ssec.12) The chief executive must cause a copy of each notice under subsection (11) to be published in the gazette.
(a) it intends to carry out road works on a local government road or make changes to the management of a local government road; and
(b) the works or changes would— (i) require the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or (ii) otherwise have a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; or (iii) have a significant impact on the planning of a State-controlled road or a future State-controlled road.
(i) require the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
(ii) otherwise have a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; or
(iii) have a significant impact on the planning of a State-controlled road or a future State-controlled road.
(i) require the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
(ii) otherwise have a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; or
(iii) have a significant impact on the planning of a State-controlled road or a future State-controlled road.
(a) an application for a development approval; or
(b) a change application.
(a) within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or
(b) within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
(a) a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and
(b) the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application;
sec.43
Distraction of traffic on motorways
sec.43 Distraction of traffic on motorways
A local government must obtain the chief executive’s written approval if it intends to approve the erection, alteration or operation of an advertising sign or other advertising device that would be—
visible from a motorway; and
beyond the boundaries of the motorway; and
reasonably likely to create a traffic hazard for the motorway.
The chief executive may make guidelines to which local governments must have regard in deciding whether an approval of the chief executive under subsection (1) is required for particular motorways.
An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) may be subject to conditions.
Subsection (1) does not apply if the conditions applied by the local government to the erection, alteration or operation of the sign or device comply with permission criteria fixed by the chief executive.
The permission criteria may include conditions.
A local government must comply with conditions that apply to it under this section.
An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) must be given—
within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or
within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
If—
a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and
the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application;
the chief executive is taken to have given approval at the end of the 21 days.
In this section—
motorway includes a road or land that the chief executive has notified the local government in writing is intended to become a motorway.
The chief executive must cause a copy of each notice under subsection (9) to be published in the gazette.
(sec.43-ssec.1) A local government must obtain the chief executive’s written approval if it intends to approve the erection, alteration or operation of an advertising sign or other advertising device that would be— visible from a motorway; and beyond the boundaries of the motorway; and reasonably likely to create a traffic hazard for the motorway.
(sec.43-ssec.2) The chief executive may make guidelines to which local governments must have regard in deciding whether an approval of the chief executive under subsection (1) is required for particular motorways.
(sec.43-ssec.3) An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) may be subject to conditions.
(sec.43-ssec.4) Subsection (1) does not apply if the conditions applied by the local government to the erection, alteration or operation of the sign or device comply with permission criteria fixed by the chief executive.
(sec.43-ssec.5) The permission criteria may include conditions.
(sec.43-ssec.6) A local government must comply with conditions that apply to it under this section.
(sec.43-ssec.7) An approval by the chief executive under subsection (1) must be given— within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
(sec.43-ssec.8) If— a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application; the chief executive is taken to have given approval at the end of the 21 days.
(sec.43-ssec.9) In this section— motorway includes a road or land that the chief executive has notified the local government in writing is intended to become a motorway.
(sec.43-ssec.10) The chief executive must cause a copy of each notice under subsection (9) to be published in the gazette.
(a) visible from a motorway; and
(b) beyond the boundaries of the motorway; and
(c) reasonably likely to create a traffic hazard for the motorway.
(a) within 21 days after receiving the application for approval; or
(b) within a longer period notified to the local government by the chief executive within the 21 day period.
(a) a local government applies for an approval under subsection (1) ; and
(b) the chief executive does not respond to the application within 21 days after receiving the application;
sec.44
Effect of decisions of Planning and Environment Court
sec.44 Effect of decisions of Planning and Environment Court
If—
an approval under section 42 (1) is subject to conditions; and
a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes to which the approval relates; and
the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the conditions of the approval under section 42 (1) , the conditions of the approval are taken to be amended accordingly.
If—
there are permission criteria relevant to road works or changes mentioned in section 42 ; and
a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes; and
the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the permission criteria, the permission criteria are taken to be amended accordingly in their application to the road works or changes.
If—
an approval under section 43 (1) is subject to conditions; and
a local government imposes conditions on the relevant erection, alteration or operation of the sign or other device; and
the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the conditions of the approval under section 43 (1) , the conditions of the approval are taken to be amended accordingly.
If—
there are permission criteria relevant to the erection, alteration or operation of a sign or other device mentioned in section 43 ; and
a local government imposes conditions on the erection, alteration or operation; and
the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the permission criteria, the permission criteria are taken to be amended accordingly in their application to the erection, alteration or operation.
The Planning and Environment Court is not to amend conditions as mentioned in this section without giving the chief executive a chance to be heard.
s 44 amd 1999 No. 11 s 28 ; 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(sec.44-ssec.1) If— an approval under section 42 (1) is subject to conditions; and a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes to which the approval relates; and the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ; then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the conditions of the approval under section 42 (1) , the conditions of the approval are taken to be amended accordingly.
(sec.44-ssec.2) If— there are permission criteria relevant to road works or changes mentioned in section 42 ; and a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes; and the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ; then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the permission criteria, the permission criteria are taken to be amended accordingly in their application to the road works or changes.
(sec.44-ssec.3) If— an approval under section 43 (1) is subject to conditions; and a local government imposes conditions on the relevant erection, alteration or operation of the sign or other device; and the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ; then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the conditions of the approval under section 43 (1) , the conditions of the approval are taken to be amended accordingly.
(sec.44-ssec.4) If— there are permission criteria relevant to the erection, alteration or operation of a sign or other device mentioned in section 43 ; and a local government imposes conditions on the erection, alteration or operation; and the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ; then, to the extent to which the amendment relates to the permission criteria, the permission criteria are taken to be amended accordingly in their application to the erection, alteration or operation.
(sec.44-ssec.5) The Planning and Environment Court is not to amend conditions as mentioned in this section without giving the chief executive a chance to be heard.
(a) an approval under section 42 (1) is subject to conditions; and
(b) a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes to which the approval relates; and
(c) the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
(a) there are permission criteria relevant to road works or changes mentioned in section 42 ; and
(b) a local government imposes conditions on the road works or changes; and
(c) the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
(a) an approval under section 43 (1) is subject to conditions; and
(b) a local government imposes conditions on the relevant erection, alteration or operation of the sign or other device; and
(c) the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
(a) there are permission criteria relevant to the erection, alteration or operation of a sign or other device mentioned in section 43 ; and
(b) a local government imposes conditions on the erection, alteration or operation; and
(c) the Planning and Environment Court amends the conditions mentioned in paragraph (b) ;
sec.45
Management of particular functions on State-controlled roads by local governments
sec.45 Management of particular functions on State-controlled roads by local governments
A local government may exercise, for a State-controlled road in its area, all the powers that it may exercise for a local government road in its area subject to the Local Government Act 2009 , the City of Brisbane Act 2010 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , section 66 .
However, if there is a contract of the kind mentioned in section 29 (4) between the chief executive and a local government, the exercise of the powers must be done as required by the contract.
If there is no contract of the kind mentioned in section 29 (4) between the chief executive and a local government, the chief executive may direct the local government not to exercise any or some of its powers for a State-controlled road specified in the direction.
A direction under subsection (3) may be subject to conditions.
A local government must comply with directions or conditions under this section.
The exercise of a power by a local government under this section is not a contravention of this Act.
s 45 amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1 ; 2019 No. 25 s 12
(sec.45-ssec.1) A local government may exercise, for a State-controlled road in its area, all the powers that it may exercise for a local government road in its area subject to the Local Government Act 2009 , the City of Brisbane Act 2010 and the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , section 66 .
(sec.45-ssec.2) However, if there is a contract of the kind mentioned in section 29 (4) between the chief executive and a local government, the exercise of the powers must be done as required by the contract.
(sec.45-ssec.3) If there is no contract of the kind mentioned in section 29 (4) between the chief executive and a local government, the chief executive may direct the local government not to exercise any or some of its powers for a State-controlled road specified in the direction.
(sec.45-ssec.4) A direction under subsection (3) may be subject to conditions.
(sec.45-ssec.5) A local government must comply with directions or conditions under this section.
(sec.45-ssec.6) The exercise of a power by a local government under this section is not a contravention of this Act.
ch.6-pt.5
Management of State-controlled roads
Management of State-controlled roads
ch.6-pt.5-div.1
Prevention of damage and ensuring safety
Prevention of damage and ensuring safety
sec.46
Temporary restrictions on use of State-controlled roads
sec.46 Temporary restrictions on use of State-controlled roads
If the chief executive considers that it is necessary to prevent damage to road transport infrastructure or to ensure the safety of road users and other persons, the chief executive may, by erecting or displaying a notice (a restricted road use notice ), declare that—
a State-controlled road is temporarily closed to all traffic or traffic of a particular class; or
a State-controlled road may only be used—
at specified times; or
by particular classes of vehicles; or
in accordance with conditions (including restrictions on the weight of loads of vehicles) fixed by the chief executive.
A restricted road use notice must—
be erected or displayed on the road to which the notice applies; and
be easily visible to persons using the road; and
state how the use of the road is restricted; and
state the maximum penalty for failing to comply with the notice.
The chief executive must take reasonable steps to advertise a declaration under subsection (1) in a way the chief executive considers appropriate.
on the department’s website, in a newspaper circulating generally in the relevant area, on television, on the radio
A person must not drive past a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) in contravention of the notice, unless the person—
has a reasonable excuse; or
is acting in accordance with a written approval given by the chief executive or police commissioner; or
A written approval includes, for example, an approval given by text message, email or fax.
is carrying out road works or inspecting a road for the chief executive, and the contravention is necessary for the person to carry out the road works or inspect the road.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
A person must not unlawfully tamper with a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) .
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
Neither the State nor the chief executive is liable for damage or injury caused directly because of a contravention of subsection (4) .
Also, civil liability does not attach to the chief executive or police commissioner for giving an approval mentioned in subsection (4) (b) if the approval was given in good faith without reckless disregard for the possible occurrence of the personal injury or loss or damage to property from which liability would arise if this subsection did not apply.
If subsection (7) prevents civil liability attaching to the chief executive or police commissioner liability attaches instead to the State.
In this section—
tamper , with a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) , includes—
damage, deface or destroy the notice; and
move or remove the notice; and
hinder the visibility of the notice.
s 46 amd 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1 ; 2008 No. 67 s 285 ; 2011 No. 33 s 25 ; 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 3
(sec.46-ssec.1) If the chief executive considers that it is necessary to prevent damage to road transport infrastructure or to ensure the safety of road users and other persons, the chief executive may, by erecting or displaying a notice (a restricted road use notice ), declare that— a State-controlled road is temporarily closed to all traffic or traffic of a particular class; or a State-controlled road may only be used— at specified times; or by particular classes of vehicles; or in accordance with conditions (including restrictions on the weight of loads of vehicles) fixed by the chief executive.
(sec.46-ssec.2) A restricted road use notice must— be erected or displayed on the road to which the notice applies; and be easily visible to persons using the road; and state how the use of the road is restricted; and state the maximum penalty for failing to comply with the notice.
(sec.46-ssec.3) The chief executive must take reasonable steps to advertise a declaration under subsection (1) in a way the chief executive considers appropriate. on the department’s website, in a newspaper circulating generally in the relevant area, on television, on the radio
(sec.46-ssec.4) A person must not drive past a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) in contravention of the notice, unless the person— has a reasonable excuse; or is acting in accordance with a written approval given by the chief executive or police commissioner; or A written approval includes, for example, an approval given by text message, email or fax. is carrying out road works or inspecting a road for the chief executive, and the contravention is necessary for the person to carry out the road works or inspect the road. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.46-ssec.5) A person must not unlawfully tamper with a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.46-ssec.6) Neither the State nor the chief executive is liable for damage or injury caused directly because of a contravention of subsection (4) .
(sec.46-ssec.7) Also, civil liability does not attach to the chief executive or police commissioner for giving an approval mentioned in subsection (4) (b) if the approval was given in good faith without reckless disregard for the possible occurrence of the personal injury or loss or damage to property from which liability would arise if this subsection did not apply.
(sec.46-ssec.8) If subsection (7) prevents civil liability attaching to the chief executive or police commissioner liability attaches instead to the State.
(sec.46-ssec.9) In this section— tamper , with a restricted road use notice erected or displayed under subsection (1) , includes— damage, deface or destroy the notice; and move or remove the notice; and hinder the visibility of the notice.
(a) a State-controlled road is temporarily closed to all traffic or traffic of a particular class; or
(b) a State-controlled road may only be used— (i) at specified times; or (ii) by particular classes of vehicles; or (iii) in accordance with conditions (including restrictions on the weight of loads of vehicles) fixed by the chief executive.
(i) at specified times; or
(ii) by particular classes of vehicles; or
(iii) in accordance with conditions (including restrictions on the weight of loads of vehicles) fixed by the chief executive.
(i) at specified times; or
(ii) by particular classes of vehicles; or
(iii) in accordance with conditions (including restrictions on the weight of loads of vehicles) fixed by the chief executive.
(a) be erected or displayed on the road to which the notice applies; and
(b) be easily visible to persons using the road; and
(c) state how the use of the road is restricted; and
(d) state the maximum penalty for failing to comply with the notice.
(a) has a reasonable excuse; or
(b) is acting in accordance with a written approval given by the chief executive or police commissioner; or Note— A written approval includes, for example, an approval given by text message, email or fax.
(c) is carrying out road works or inspecting a road for the chief executive, and the contravention is necessary for the person to carry out the road works or inspect the road.
(a) damage, deface or destroy the notice; and
(b) move or remove the notice; and
(c) hinder the visibility of the notice.
sec.47
Removal of materials etc.
sec.47 Removal of materials etc.
A person must not, without lawful excuse, damage, remove or interfere with naturally occurring materials, stockpiles of materials, watercourses, road works or ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
A person must not deposit rubbish or abandon goods or materials on a State-controlled road other than at places approved by, and under conditions fixed by, the chief executive.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
s 47 amd 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1 ; 2001 No. 79 s 26 ; 2008 No. 31 s 72 sch
(sec.47-ssec.1) A person must not, without lawful excuse, damage, remove or interfere with naturally occurring materials, stockpiles of materials, watercourses, road works or ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.47-ssec.2) A person must not deposit rubbish or abandon goods or materials on a State-controlled road other than at places approved by, and under conditions fixed by, the chief executive. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
sec.48
Recovery of cost of damage
sec.48 Recovery of cost of damage
If—
a person intentionally, recklessly or negligently causes damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road, whether or not an offence is committed; and
the chief executive repairs the damage or replaces or reconstructs as necessary the road works or ancillary works and encroachments;
the person is liable to pay to the chief executive the cost of repair, replacement or reconstruction.
If—
the damage is caused by the operation of a vehicle; and
the driver of the vehicle is unknown or can not be located;
the person in whose name the vehicle is registered is liable for the costs of repair, replacement or reconstruction for which the driver would be liable.
Subsection (2) does not apply if the vehicle was being used without the agreement or knowledge of the person in whose name the vehicle is registered.
If—
a court finds a person guilty of an offence against this Act; and
in committing the offence, the person caused damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments;
the court may, in addition to imposing a penalty, order the person to pay an amount towards the cost of repairing the damage.
(sec.48-ssec.1) If— a person intentionally, recklessly or negligently causes damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road, whether or not an offence is committed; and the chief executive repairs the damage or replaces or reconstructs as necessary the road works or ancillary works and encroachments; the person is liable to pay to the chief executive the cost of repair, replacement or reconstruction.
(sec.48-ssec.2) If— the damage is caused by the operation of a vehicle; and the driver of the vehicle is unknown or can not be located; the person in whose name the vehicle is registered is liable for the costs of repair, replacement or reconstruction for which the driver would be liable.
(sec.48-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the vehicle was being used without the agreement or knowledge of the person in whose name the vehicle is registered.
(sec.48-ssec.4) If— a court finds a person guilty of an offence against this Act; and in committing the offence, the person caused damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments; the court may, in addition to imposing a penalty, order the person to pay an amount towards the cost of repairing the damage.
(a) a person intentionally, recklessly or negligently causes damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road, whether or not an offence is committed; and
(b) the chief executive repairs the damage or replaces or reconstructs as necessary the road works or ancillary works and encroachments;
(a) the damage is caused by the operation of a vehicle; and
(b) the driver of the vehicle is unknown or can not be located;
(a) a court finds a person guilty of an offence against this Act; and
(b) in committing the offence, the person caused damage to road works or ancillary works and encroachments;
sec.49
Assessment of impacts on State-controlled roads from certain activities
sec.49 Assessment of impacts on State-controlled roads from certain activities
This section applies if—
the chief executive considers the carrying on of an activity prescribed under a regulation is having, or will have, a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; and
the activity is not for—
a significant project under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 ; or
development categorised under a planning scheme as assessable development for the Planning Act ; or
development in a priority development area under the Economic Development Act 2012 .
The chief executive may require the entity carrying out the activity to provide information, within a reasonable time, that will enable the chief executive to assess the impact.
After assessing the impact, the chief executive may decide to do 1 or more of the following—
give the entity a direction about the use of the road to lessen the impact;
require the entity—
to carry out works to lessen the impact; or
to pay an amount as compensation for the impact.
The chief executive may require the works to be carried out or the amount to be paid before the impact commences or intensifies.
The amount required to be paid under subsection (3) (b) (ii) is a debt payable to the chief executive and may be recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
The regulation mentioned in subsection (1) (a) —
must contain a process under which the chief executive’s decision may be reviewed; and
may contain a process for enforcing the decision.
s 49 ins 2003 No. 64 s 147
amd 2007 No. 41 s 247 ; 2009 No. 47 s 5 sch ; 2009 No. 36 s 872 sch 2 ; 2010 No. 19 s 281 sch ; 2012 No. 43 s 325 sch 2 ; 2016 No. 27 s 562
(sec.49-ssec.1) This section applies if— the chief executive considers the carrying on of an activity prescribed under a regulation is having, or will have, a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; and the activity is not for— a significant project under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 ; or development categorised under a planning scheme as assessable development for the Planning Act ; or development in a priority development area under the Economic Development Act 2012 .
(sec.49-ssec.2) The chief executive may require the entity carrying out the activity to provide information, within a reasonable time, that will enable the chief executive to assess the impact.
(sec.49-ssec.3) After assessing the impact, the chief executive may decide to do 1 or more of the following— give the entity a direction about the use of the road to lessen the impact; require the entity— to carry out works to lessen the impact; or to pay an amount as compensation for the impact.
(sec.49-ssec.4) The chief executive may require the works to be carried out or the amount to be paid before the impact commences or intensifies.
(sec.49-ssec.5) The amount required to be paid under subsection (3) (b) (ii) is a debt payable to the chief executive and may be recovered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
(sec.49-ssec.6) The regulation mentioned in subsection (1) (a) — must contain a process under which the chief executive’s decision may be reviewed; and may contain a process for enforcing the decision.
(a) the chief executive considers the carrying on of an activity prescribed under a regulation is having, or will have, a significant adverse impact on a State-controlled road; and
(b) the activity is not for— (i) a significant project under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 ; or (ii) development categorised under a planning scheme as assessable development for the Planning Act ; or (iii) development in a priority development area under the Economic Development Act 2012 .
(i) a significant project under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 ; or
(ii) development categorised under a planning scheme as assessable development for the Planning Act ; or
(iii) development in a priority development area under the Economic Development Act 2012 .
(i) a significant project under the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 ; or
(ii) development categorised under a planning scheme as assessable development for the Planning Act ; or
(iii) development in a priority development area under the Economic Development Act 2012 .
(a) give the entity a direction about the use of the road to lessen the impact;
(b) require the entity— (i) to carry out works to lessen the impact; or (ii) to pay an amount as compensation for the impact.
(i) to carry out works to lessen the impact; or
(ii) to pay an amount as compensation for the impact.
(i) to carry out works to lessen the impact; or
(ii) to pay an amount as compensation for the impact.
(a) must contain a process under which the chief executive’s decision may be reviewed; and
(b) may contain a process for enforcing the decision.
sec.49A
Impact of particular development and State-controlled roads
sec.49A Impact of particular development and State-controlled roads
This section applies if the chief executive is—
a referral agency for a development application; or
the responsible entity or a referral agency for a change application.
Also, this section has as its purpose ensuring—
the efficient and safe management of State-controlled roads; and
that development addresses impacts on the development from environmental emissions generated by State-controlled roads.
air particles, fumes, light, noise
For performing the chief executive’s functions as responsible entity or referral agency, the chief executive must consider the extent to which the proposed development satisfies the purpose mentioned in subsection (2) .
Subsection (3) is in addition to, and does not limit, the Planning Act , sections 55 , 81 , 81A and 82 .
s 49A ins 2010 No. 19 s 193
amd 2016 No. 27 s 563 ; 2019 No. 11 s 231 s ch 1 pt 1
(sec.49A-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive is— a referral agency for a development application; or the responsible entity or a referral agency for a change application.
(sec.49A-ssec.2) Also, this section has as its purpose ensuring— the efficient and safe management of State-controlled roads; and that development addresses impacts on the development from environmental emissions generated by State-controlled roads. air particles, fumes, light, noise
(sec.49A-ssec.3) For performing the chief executive’s functions as responsible entity or referral agency, the chief executive must consider the extent to which the proposed development satisfies the purpose mentioned in subsection (2) .
(sec.49A-ssec.4) Subsection (3) is in addition to, and does not limit, the Planning Act , sections 55 , 81 , 81A and 82 .
(a) a referral agency for a development application; or
(b) the responsible entity or a referral agency for a change application.
(a) the efficient and safe management of State-controlled roads; and
(b) that development addresses impacts on the development from environmental emissions generated by State-controlled roads. Examples of environmental emissions— air particles, fumes, light, noise
ch.6-pt.5-div.2
Ancillary works and encroachments and roadside facilities
Ancillary works and encroachments and roadside facilities
sec.50
Ancillary works and encroachments
sec.50 Ancillary works and encroachments
The chief executive may construct, maintain, operate or conduct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road.
A person, other than the chief executive, must not construct, maintain, operate or conduct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road unless the construction, maintenance, operation or conduct—
is approved in writing by the chief executive; or
conforms to requirements stated in a notice made by the chief executive under subsection (4) ; or
is done as required by a written arrangement entered into with the chief executive; or
is approved under this Act, other than this section; or
is permitted under the Land Act 1994 , the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , the Economic Development Act 2012 or an Act about local government.
ancillary works and encroachments permitted under a local law made under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , section 66
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
A person may apply to the chief executive for an approval mentioned in subsection (2) (a) .
See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
For the purpose of subsection (2) (b) , the chief executive may, by notice, permit the construction, maintenance, operation or conduct of ancillary works and encroachments that meet requirements stated in the notice.
The chief executive must publish a notice made under subsection (4) on the department’s website.
An approval or requirements under this section may be subject to conditions (including conditions about the payment of fees and other charges) fixed by the chief executive.
In this section—
arrangement includes an agreement, contract, deed, lease and permit.
s 50 amd 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1 ; 1999 No. 42 s 54 (3) sch pt 3 ; 2000 No. 6 s 13 ; 2007 No. 41 s 248 ; 2010 No. 19 s 194 ; 2012 No. 43 s 325 sch 2
sub 2019 No. 25 s 67
(sec.50-ssec.1) The chief executive may construct, maintain, operate or conduct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road.
(sec.50-ssec.2) A person, other than the chief executive, must not construct, maintain, operate or conduct ancillary works and encroachments on a State-controlled road unless the construction, maintenance, operation or conduct— is approved in writing by the chief executive; or conforms to requirements stated in a notice made by the chief executive under subsection (4) ; or is done as required by a written arrangement entered into with the chief executive; or is approved under this Act, other than this section; or is permitted under the Land Act 1994 , the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , the Economic Development Act 2012 or an Act about local government. ancillary works and encroachments permitted under a local law made under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , section 66 Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.50-ssec.3) A person may apply to the chief executive for an approval mentioned in subsection (2) (a) . See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
(sec.50-ssec.4) For the purpose of subsection (2) (b) , the chief executive may, by notice, permit the construction, maintenance, operation or conduct of ancillary works and encroachments that meet requirements stated in the notice.
(sec.50-ssec.5) The chief executive must publish a notice made under subsection (4) on the department’s website.
(sec.50-ssec.6) An approval or requirements under this section may be subject to conditions (including conditions about the payment of fees and other charges) fixed by the chief executive.
(sec.50-ssec.7) In this section— arrangement includes an agreement, contract, deed, lease and permit.
(a) is approved in writing by the chief executive; or
(b) conforms to requirements stated in a notice made by the chief executive under subsection (4) ; or
(c) is done as required by a written arrangement entered into with the chief executive; or
(d) is approved under this Act, other than this section; or
(e) is permitted under the Land Act 1994 , the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , the Economic Development Act 2012 or an Act about local government. Example for paragraph (e) — ancillary works and encroachments permitted under a local law made under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 , section 66
sec.51
Presumptions about advertising notices
sec.51 Presumptions about advertising notices
This section applies to a prosecution for an offence against section 50 (2) in relation to an advertising notice.
Each person whose product or service is advertised on the notice is taken to maintain the notice, unless the person proves the advertisement was placed without the person’s knowledge or permission.
s 51 ins 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1
amd 2019 No. 25 s 68
(sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies to a prosecution for an offence against section 50 (2) in relation to an advertising notice.
(sec.51-ssec.2) Each person whose product or service is advertised on the notice is taken to maintain the notice, unless the person proves the advertisement was placed without the person’s knowledge or permission.
sec.52
Alteration etc. of ancillary works and encroachments
sec.52 Alteration etc. of ancillary works and encroachments
If ancillary works and encroachments are constructed, maintained, operated or conducted contrary to section 50 , the chief executive may—
cause them to be altered, relocated, made safe or removed; or
for activities—direct that their conduct be altered or that they stop being conducted.
A person who constructed, maintained or operated ancillary works and encroachments contrary to section 50 is liable to pay to the chief executive the cost of altering or relocating them, making them safe or removing them.
If ancillary works and encroachments are removed under subsection (1) , the chief executive may cause them to be sold or destroyed.
If the chief executive sells ancillary works and encroachments, the proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order—
in payment of the expenses reasonably incurred by the chief executive in removing and selling the ancillary works and encroachments;
if there is an amount owing to an entity under a security interest registered for the ancillary works and encroachments under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing under the security interest;
the balance to the owner of the ancillary works and encroachments or, if the owner can not be found, to the consolidated fund.
A secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (3A) (a) or (b) .
If the chief executive is of the opinion that ancillary works and encroachments, or the use of ancillary works and encroachments, that were constructed, maintained, operated or conducted on a State-controlled road under an approval, requirements or contract under section 50 —
by themselves or with other factors—
are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
require emergency action; or
have become or may in the future become an obstacle to the carrying out of road works on the road or to the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of public utility plant on the road;
the chief executive may cause them to be, or direct that they be, altered, relocated, made safe or removed or, for activities, direct that their conduct be altered or that they stop being conducted.
A person must comply with a direction under this section.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
If ancillary works and encroachments are altered, relocated, made safe or removed because of a direction under subsection (4) , the chief executive may enter into an agreement with the owner of the ancillary works and encroachments for making a contribution towards the cost of the alteration, relocation, making safe or removal.
In this section—
secured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .
s 52 amd 1995 No. 9 s 92 sch 1 ; 2000 No. 6 s 14 ; 2010 No. 19 s 195 ; 2010 No. 44 s 217 ; 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(sec.52-ssec.1) If ancillary works and encroachments are constructed, maintained, operated or conducted contrary to section 50 , the chief executive may— cause them to be altered, relocated, made safe or removed; or for activities—direct that their conduct be altered or that they stop being conducted.
(sec.52-ssec.2) A person who constructed, maintained or operated ancillary works and encroachments contrary to section 50 is liable to pay to the chief executive the cost of altering or relocating them, making them safe or removing them.
(sec.52-ssec.3) If ancillary works and encroachments are removed under subsection (1) , the chief executive may cause them to be sold or destroyed.
(sec.52-ssec.3A) If the chief executive sells ancillary works and encroachments, the proceeds of the sale must be applied in the following order— in payment of the expenses reasonably incurred by the chief executive in removing and selling the ancillary works and encroachments; if there is an amount owing to an entity under a security interest registered for the ancillary works and encroachments under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing under the security interest; the balance to the owner of the ancillary works and encroachments or, if the owner can not be found, to the consolidated fund.
(sec.52-ssec.3B) A secured party can not enforce any security interest in the proceeds of sale against an entity to whom an amount is payable under subsection (3A) (a) or (b) .
(sec.52-ssec.4) If the chief executive is of the opinion that ancillary works and encroachments, or the use of ancillary works and encroachments, that were constructed, maintained, operated or conducted on a State-controlled road under an approval, requirements or contract under section 50 — by themselves or with other factors— are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or require emergency action; or have become or may in the future become an obstacle to the carrying out of road works on the road or to the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of public utility plant on the road; the chief executive may cause them to be, or direct that they be, altered, relocated, made safe or removed or, for activities, direct that their conduct be altered or that they stop being conducted.
(sec.52-ssec.5) A person must comply with a direction under this section. Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
(sec.52-ssec.6) If ancillary works and encroachments are altered, relocated, made safe or removed because of a direction under subsection (4) , the chief executive may enter into an agreement with the owner of the ancillary works and encroachments for making a contribution towards the cost of the alteration, relocation, making safe or removal.
(sec.52-ssec.7) In this section— secured party has the meaning given by the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) , section 10 .
(a) cause them to be altered, relocated, made safe or removed; or
(b) for activities—direct that their conduct be altered or that they stop being conducted.
(a) in payment of the expenses reasonably incurred by the chief executive in removing and selling the ancillary works and encroachments;
(b) if there is an amount owing to an entity under a security interest registered for the ancillary works and encroachments under the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cwlth) —in payment of the amount owing under the security interest;
(c) the balance to the owner of the ancillary works and encroachments or, if the owner can not be found, to the consolidated fund.
(a) by themselves or with other factors— (i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or (ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or (iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
(i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
(ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
(iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
(b) require emergency action; or
(c) have become or may in the future become an obstacle to the carrying out of road works on the road or to the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of public utility plant on the road;
(i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
(ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
(iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
sec.53
Definitions
sec.53 Definitions
In this subdivision—
approved means of access ...
s 53 def approved means of access om 2000 No. 6 s 16 (1)
declaration has the meaning given by section 54 (1) .
s 53 def declaration ins 2000 No. 6 s 16 (2)
land , adjacent to a State-controlled road, includes land that is not adjacent to the road but is benefited by an easement, registered under the Land Title Act 1994 —
that is over land that is adjacent to the road; and
that starts at the boundary between the land mentioned in paragraph (a) and the road.
s 53 def land ins 2000 No. 6 s 16 (2)
owner includes a lessee under the Land Act 1994 .
s 53 def owner ins 2000 No. 6 s 16 (2)
permitted road access location means a permitted road access location under a decision in force under section 62 (1) .
s 53 def permitted road access location ins 2000 No. 6 s 16 (2)
road access location means a location on a property boundary between land and a road for the entry or exit of traffic.
s 53 def road access location ins 2000 No. 6 s 16 (2)
State-controlled road includes a road or land that the chief executive has notified the relevant local government in writing is intended to become a State-controlled road.
(a) that is over land that is adjacent to the road; and
(b) that starts at the boundary between the land mentioned in paragraph (a) and the road.
sec.54
Limited access roads
sec.54 Limited access roads
The chief executive, by gazette notice complying with sections 56 and 57 , may declare part or all of a State-controlled road to be a limited access road (a declaration ).
For each limited access road proposed to be declared, the chief executive must make a policy about the application of section 62 to access between the limited access road and adjacent land.
For a State-controlled road that is a limited access road under section 516 (1) , the chief executive may—
develop a policy about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land; and
publish a gazette notice complying with section 57 about the policy.
If a gazette notice mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) is published for a limited access road, the chief executive—
must ensure there is always a policy for the road while it is a limited access road; and
by gazette notice complying with section 57 , may replace the policy as it exists at any time for the road; and
without a gazette notice, may amend the policy under section 58 ; and
must apply the policy as made, amended or replaced.
s 54 sub 2000 No. 6 s 17
(sec.54-ssec.1) The chief executive, by gazette notice complying with sections 56 and 57 , may declare part or all of a State-controlled road to be a limited access road (a declaration ).
(sec.54-ssec.2) For each limited access road proposed to be declared, the chief executive must make a policy about the application of section 62 to access between the limited access road and adjacent land.
(sec.54-ssec.3) For a State-controlled road that is a limited access road under section 516 (1) , the chief executive may— develop a policy about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land; and publish a gazette notice complying with section 57 about the policy.
(sec.54-ssec.4) If a gazette notice mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) is published for a limited access road, the chief executive— must ensure there is always a policy for the road while it is a limited access road; and by gazette notice complying with section 57 , may replace the policy as it exists at any time for the road; and without a gazette notice, may amend the policy under section 58 ; and must apply the policy as made, amended or replaced.
(a) develop a policy about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land; and
(b) publish a gazette notice complying with section 57 about the policy.
(a) must ensure there is always a policy for the road while it is a limited access road; and
(b) by gazette notice complying with section 57 , may replace the policy as it exists at any time for the road; and
(c) without a gazette notice, may amend the policy under section 58 ; and
(d) must apply the policy as made, amended or replaced.
sec.55
Local government to be consulted on proposed declaration or policy
sec.55 Local government to be consulted on proposed declaration or policy
The chief executive must, before giving effect to a proposal to publish a gazette notice to make, amend or revoke a declaration or to make, amend or replace a policy for a limited access road—
notify each local government, that the chief executive considers is affected by the proposal, of the proposal; and
give each notified local government a reasonable opportunity to make a submission to the chief executive on the proposal.
s 55 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
(a) notify each local government, that the chief executive considers is affected by the proposal, of the proposal; and
(b) give each notified local government a reasonable opportunity to make a submission to the chief executive on the proposal.
sec.56
Information in s 54 gazette notice about a declaration
sec.56 Information in s 54 gazette notice about a declaration
A gazette notice under section 54 (1) must state the reasons for the declaration.
The gazette notice must also state that any person whose interests are affected by the declaration may—
under section 485 —ask for the decision to make the declaration (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and
under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and
under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 —
appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
s 56 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
sub 2009 No. 24 s 1715
(sec.56-ssec.1) A gazette notice under section 54 (1) must state the reasons for the declaration.
(sec.56-ssec.2) The gazette notice must also state that any person whose interests are affected by the declaration may— under section 485 —ask for the decision to make the declaration (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(a) under section 485 —ask for the decision to make the declaration (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and
(b) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and
(c) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — (i) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and (ii) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(i) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
(ii) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(i) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
(ii) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
sec.57
Information in s 54 gazette notice about new or replacement policy
sec.57 Information in s 54 gazette notice about new or replacement policy
A gazette notice under section 54 (1) , (3) (b) or (4) (b) for a limited access road must state the following—
that there is a policy, that will be applied, about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land;
if the policy is replacing another policy, that a policy identified in the notice is being replaced;
the text of section 61 ;
either—
the text of the policy; or
a notice that the policy is available for inspection, free of charge, during business hours at stated places;
that the policy may be amended at any time without a gazette notice if—
the amendment merely changes or repeals specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and
the owner or occupier of each property has been given written notice of the amendment;
that any person whose interests are affected by a policy, or, if the policy is a replacement policy, any change of the policy being replaced, may—
under section 485 —ask for the decision about the policy to be applied (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and
under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and
under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 —
appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
If the policy for the limited access road is replacing another policy, the rights mentioned in subsection (1) (f) of a person mentioned in subsection (1) (f) are limited to any change the policy makes to the replaced policy.
s 57 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2009 No. 24 s 1716
(sec.57-ssec.1) A gazette notice under section 54 (1) , (3) (b) or (4) (b) for a limited access road must state the following— that there is a policy, that will be applied, about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land; if the policy is replacing another policy, that a policy identified in the notice is being replaced; the text of section 61 ; either— the text of the policy; or a notice that the policy is available for inspection, free of charge, during business hours at stated places; that the policy may be amended at any time without a gazette notice if— the amendment merely changes or repeals specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and the owner or occupier of each property has been given written notice of the amendment; that any person whose interests are affected by a policy, or, if the policy is a replacement policy, any change of the policy being replaced, may— under section 485 —ask for the decision about the policy to be applied (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(sec.57-ssec.2) If the policy for the limited access road is replacing another policy, the rights mentioned in subsection (1) (f) of a person mentioned in subsection (1) (f) are limited to any change the policy makes to the replaced policy.
(a) that there is a policy, that will be applied, about the application of section 62 to access between the road and adjacent land;
(b) if the policy is replacing another policy, that a policy identified in the notice is being replaced;
(c) the text of section 61 ;
(d) either— (i) the text of the policy; or (ii) a notice that the policy is available for inspection, free of charge, during business hours at stated places;
(i) the text of the policy; or
(ii) a notice that the policy is available for inspection, free of charge, during business hours at stated places;
(e) that the policy may be amended at any time without a gazette notice if— (i) the amendment merely changes or repeals specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and (ii) the owner or occupier of each property has been given written notice of the amendment;
(i) the amendment merely changes or repeals specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and
(ii) the owner or occupier of each property has been given written notice of the amendment;
(f) that any person whose interests are affected by a policy, or, if the policy is a replacement policy, any change of the policy being replaced, may— (i) under section 485 —ask for the decision about the policy to be applied (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and (ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and (iii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — (A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and (B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(i) under section 485 —ask for the decision about the policy to be applied (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and
(ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and
(iii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — (A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and (B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
(B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(i) the text of the policy; or
(ii) a notice that the policy is available for inspection, free of charge, during business hours at stated places;
(i) the amendment merely changes or repeals specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and
(ii) the owner or occupier of each property has been given written notice of the amendment;
(i) under section 485 —ask for the decision about the policy to be applied (the original decision ) to be reviewed by the chief executive; and
(ii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 2 —apply for the original decision to be stayed; and
(iii) under the Transport Planning and Coordination Act 1994 , part 5 , division 3 — (A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and (B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
(B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
(A) appeal against the chief executive’s decision on the review (the reviewed decision ) to the court stated in schedule 3 for the decision; and
(B) apply for the reviewed decision to be stayed.
sec.58
Amendment of policy for a limited access road in limited circumstances
sec.58 Amendment of policy for a limited access road in limited circumstances
The chief executive may amend a policy for a limited access, as opposed to replacing the policy, if—
the amendment is a mere change or repeal of a specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and
the chief executive has given the owner or occupier of each property written notice of the amendment.
The written notice mentioned in subsection (1) (b) must—
state the notice is given under this section; and
state the reasons for the decision; and
be accompanied by an information notice for the decision.
s 58 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2009 No. 24 s 1717
(sec.58-ssec.1) The chief executive may amend a policy for a limited access, as opposed to replacing the policy, if— the amendment is a mere change or repeal of a specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and the chief executive has given the owner or occupier of each property written notice of the amendment.
(sec.58-ssec.2) The written notice mentioned in subsection (1) (b) must— state the notice is given under this section; and state the reasons for the decision; and be accompanied by an information notice for the decision.
(a) the amendment is a mere change or repeal of a specific provision for 1 or more particular properties; and
(b) the chief executive has given the owner or occupier of each property written notice of the amendment.
(a) state the notice is given under this section; and
(b) state the reasons for the decision; and
(c) be accompanied by an information notice for the decision.
sec.59
Gazette notices must show location of limited access road
sec.59 Gazette notices must show location of limited access road
A gazette notice under section 54 must contain enough information to allow the location of the limited access road to be identified, for example, by including the following information—
the points at which the limited access road starts or ends;
its alignment;
the boundaries of the State-controlled road to which limitation of access is to be applied.
s 59 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2014 No. 43 s 117 sch 1
(a) the points at which the limited access road starts or ends;
(b) its alignment;
(c) the boundaries of the State-controlled road to which limitation of access is to be applied.
sec.60
Advertisement of gazette notice
sec.60 Advertisement of gazette notice
The publishing of a gazette notice under section 54 must be advertised in a way the chief executive considers appropriate, including, for example, on the department’s website, in the electronic version of a newspaper or in a newspaper circulating in the area of the limited access road.
s 60 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2024 No. 2 s 17
sec.61
Offence for limited access roads
sec.61 Offence for limited access roads
A person must not construct or change a physical means of entry or exit for traffic between land and a limited access road without first obtaining a decision under section 62 (1) that authorises the construction or change.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.
s 61 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
sec.62
Management of access between individual properties and State-controlled roads
sec.62 Management of access between individual properties and State-controlled roads
The chief executive may, for 1 or more State-controlled roads and particular adjacent land, on application by a person with an interest in the land or the chief executive’s own initiative, make a written decision stating any of the following—
the location or locations at which access between the land and the road is permitted (a permitted road access location );
restrictions on the use of a permitted road access location;
conditions on the use of a permitted road access location;
where particular road access works, or a stated type of road access works, must be situated;
conditions or restrictions on the use of road access works;
that access at a location or locations is no longer permitted;
that road access works for construction at a place must be of a stated type, standard or extent or be constructed in a stated way;
that either the type, construction or extent of existing road access works must be changed in a way stated by the chief executive or the use of the works must be discontinued;
that all access between the road and the land is prohibited or no longer prohibited;
that stated existing road access works must be removed by the owner within a stated reasonable time;
without limiting paragraphs (f) to (j) , that anything mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) is changed or must be changed as stated in the decision.
See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
A condition or restriction under subsection (1) may, for example, be any of the following—
a prohibition on the use of the permitted road access location or road access works by pedestrians;
a prohibition on turns by vehicles going in or out of the land;
a restriction on the type and number of vehicles the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision may allow to use the permitted road access location;
a requirement that the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision take reasonable, or stated reasonable, steps to ensure the permitted road access location is used by others in accordance with the conditions;
a restriction on when the permitted road access location may be used.
All or part of a decision may be limited to a stated period by reference to time or circumstance.
A decision must be consistent with any policy under section 54 that is applicable to the decision.
s 62 sub 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2004 No. 53 s 2 sch ; 2019 No. 25 s 69
(sec.62-ssec.1) The chief executive may, for 1 or more State-controlled roads and particular adjacent land, on application by a person with an interest in the land or the chief executive’s own initiative, make a written decision stating any of the following— the location or locations at which access between the land and the road is permitted (a permitted road access location ); restrictions on the use of a permitted road access location; conditions on the use of a permitted road access location; where particular road access works, or a stated type of road access works, must be situated; conditions or restrictions on the use of road access works; that access at a location or locations is no longer permitted; that road access works for construction at a place must be of a stated type, standard or extent or be constructed in a stated way; that either the type, construction or extent of existing road access works must be changed in a way stated by the chief executive or the use of the works must be discontinued; that all access between the road and the land is prohibited or no longer prohibited; that stated existing road access works must be removed by the owner within a stated reasonable time; without limiting paragraphs (f) to (j) , that anything mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) is changed or must be changed as stated in the decision. See part 10 for general provisions about the application.
(sec.62-ssec.2) A condition or restriction under subsection (1) may, for example, be any of the following— a prohibition on the use of the permitted road access location or road access works by pedestrians; a prohibition on turns by vehicles going in or out of the land; a restriction on the type and number of vehicles the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision may allow to use the permitted road access location; a requirement that the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision take reasonable, or stated reasonable, steps to ensure the permitted road access location is used by others in accordance with the conditions; a restriction on when the permitted road access location may be used.
(sec.62-ssec.3) All or part of a decision may be limited to a stated period by reference to time or circumstance.
(sec.62-ssec.4) A decision must be consistent with any policy under section 54 that is applicable to the decision.
(a) the location or locations at which access between the land and the road is permitted (a permitted road access location );
(b) restrictions on the use of a permitted road access location;
(c) conditions on the use of a permitted road access location;
(d) where particular road access works, or a stated type of road access works, must be situated;
(e) conditions or restrictions on the use of road access works;
(f) that access at a location or locations is no longer permitted;
(g) that road access works for construction at a place must be of a stated type, standard or extent or be constructed in a stated way;
(h) that either the type, construction or extent of existing road access works must be changed in a way stated by the chief executive or the use of the works must be discontinued;
(i) that all access between the road and the land is prohibited or no longer prohibited;
(j) that stated existing road access works must be removed by the owner within a stated reasonable time;
(k) without limiting paragraphs (f) to (j) , that anything mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) is changed or must be changed as stated in the decision.
(a) a prohibition on the use of the permitted road access location or road access works by pedestrians;
(b) a prohibition on turns by vehicles going in or out of the land;
(c) a restriction on the type and number of vehicles the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision may allow to use the permitted road access location;
(d) a requirement that the owner, occupier or person who applied for the decision take reasonable, or stated reasonable, steps to ensure the permitted road access location is used by others in accordance with the conditions;
(e) a restriction on when the permitted road access location may be used.
sec.62A
Particular applications taken to be application for decision under s 62 (1)
sec.62A Particular applications taken to be application for decision under s 62 (1)
This section applies if—
a development application or a change application (each a planning application ) is made under the Planning Act ; and
the planning chief executive is—
if the planning application is a development application—the assessment manager or a referral agency for the application; or
if the planning application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; and
the proposed development involves constructing or changing a vehicular access between the land the subject of the application (the subject land ) and a State-controlled road; and
either—
the chief executive has not made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land; or
the chief executive has made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land, but the chief executive did not take the proposed development into account in making the decision.
The planning application is taken to also be an application for a decision under section 62 (1) .
If the planning application lapses, or is changed or withdrawn, under the Planning Act , the application for a decision under section 62 (1) also lapses, or is taken to have been changed or withdrawn.
To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section applies even if the applicant for the planning application does not have an interest in the subject land.
In this section—
proposed development means—
for a development application—the development the subject of the application; or
for a change application—the development the subject of the development approval to which the change application relates, as the development is proposed to be changed under the change application.
s 62A ins 2016 No. 27 s 563A
(sec.62A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a development application or a change application (each a planning application ) is made under the Planning Act ; and the planning chief executive is— if the planning application is a development application—the assessment manager or a referral agency for the application; or if the planning application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; and the proposed development involves constructing or changing a vehicular access between the land the subject of the application (the subject land ) and a State-controlled road; and either— the chief executive has not made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land; or the chief executive has made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land, but the chief executive did not take the proposed development into account in making the decision.
(sec.62A-ssec.2) The planning application is taken to also be an application for a decision under section 62 (1) .
(sec.62A-ssec.3) If the planning application lapses, or is changed or withdrawn, under the Planning Act , the application for a decision under section 62 (1) also lapses, or is taken to have been changed or withdrawn.
(sec.62A-ssec.4) To remove any doubt, it is declared that this section applies even if the applicant for the planning application does not have an interest in the subject land.
(sec.62A-ssec.5) In this section— proposed development means— for a development application—the development the subject of the application; or for a change application—the development the subject of the development approval to which the change application relates, as the development is proposed to be changed under the change application.
(a) a development application or a change application (each a planning application ) is made under the Planning Act ; and
(b) the planning chief executive is— (i) if the planning application is a development application—the assessment manager or a referral agency for the application; or (ii) if the planning application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; and
(i) if the planning application is a development application—the assessment manager or a referral agency for the application; or
(ii) if the planning application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; and
(c) the proposed development involves constructing or changing a vehicular access between the land the subject of the application (the subject land ) and a State-controlled road; and
(d) either— (i) the chief executive has not made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land; or (ii) the chief executive has made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land, but the chief executive did not take the proposed development into account in making the decision.
(i) the chief executive has not made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land; or
(ii) the chief executive has made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land, but the chief executive did not take the proposed development into account in making the decision.
(i) if the planning application is a development application—the assessment manager or a referral agency for the application; or
(ii) if the planning application is a change application—the responsible entity for the application; and
(i) the chief executive has not made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land; or
(ii) the chief executive has made a decision under section 62 (1) in relation to the subject land, but the chief executive did not take the proposed development into account in making the decision.
(a) for a development application—the development the subject of the application; or
(b) for a change application—the development the subject of the development approval to which the change application relates, as the development is proposed to be changed under the change application.
sec.63
Request for information
sec.63 Request for information
The chief executive may, by written notice, ask an applicant for a decision under section 62 (1) for further information needed to decide the application.
The applicant must give the requested information to the chief executive by—
the day stated in the notice; or
a later day agreed between the applicant and the chief executive.
If the chief executive asks, under this section, for further information about an application, the chief executive may refuse to decide the application until the applicant gives the required information.
However, subsection (3) does not apply to a planning application that, under section 62A (2) , is taken to also be an application for a decision under section 62 (1) .
s 63 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
sub 2016 No. 27 s 563B
(sec.63-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by written notice, ask an applicant for a decision under section 62 (1) for further information needed to decide the application.
(sec.63-ssec.2) The applicant must give the requested information to the chief executive by— the day stated in the notice; or a later day agreed between the applicant and the chief executive.
(sec.63-ssec.3) If the chief executive asks, under this section, for further information about an application, the chief executive may refuse to decide the application until the applicant gives the required information.
(sec.63-ssec.4) However, subsection (3) does not apply to a planning application that, under section 62A (2) , is taken to also be an application for a decision under section 62 (1) .
(a) the day stated in the notice; or
(b) a later day agreed between the applicant and the chief executive.
sec.64
Decision under s 62 (1) may impose construction or financial obligation
sec.64 Decision under s 62 (1) may impose construction or financial obligation
A decision under section 62 (1) made on an application may include either or both of the following conditions—
that the applicant construct, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, stated road access works to be constructed to a stated standard;
that the applicant maintain, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, maintaining stated road access works to a stated standard.
However, this section does not apply if the application is made in compliance with a direction given under section 69 .
s 64 prev s 64 om 2003 No. 29 s 384
pres s 64 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
amd 2009 No. 47 s 5 sch ; 2016 No. 27 s 563C
(sec.64-ssec.1) A decision under section 62 (1) made on an application may include either or both of the following conditions— that the applicant construct, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, stated road access works to be constructed to a stated standard; that the applicant maintain, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, maintaining stated road access works to a stated standard.
(sec.64-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply if the application is made in compliance with a direction given under section 69 .
(a) that the applicant construct, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, stated road access works to be constructed to a stated standard;
(b) that the applicant maintain, pay for, or contribute to the cost of, maintaining stated road access works to a stated standard.
sec.65
Limitation on new decisions under s 62 (1)
sec.65 Limitation on new decisions under s 62 (1)
If there is a permitted road access location for land, the chief executive may make a new decision under section 62 (1) for the land on the chief executive’s own initiative only if the chief executive considers the permitted road access location, road access works associated with it, or the use of either of them—
by themselves, or with other factors—
are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
require emergency action; or
has become or may in the future become an obstacle to—
the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments, or public utility plant, on a State-controlled road.
s 65 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
(a) by themselves, or with other factors— (i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or (ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or (iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
(i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
(ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
(iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
(b) require emergency action; or
(c) has become or may in the future become an obstacle to— (i) the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or (ii) the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments, or public utility plant, on a State-controlled road.
(i) the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
(ii) the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments, or public utility plant, on a State-controlled road.
(i) are creating or may in the future create a traffic hazard; or
(ii) are reducing or may in the future reduce safety; or
(iii) are having or may in the future have an adverse effect on traffic operations; or
(i) the carrying out of road works on a State-controlled road; or
(ii) the construction, augmentation, alteration or maintenance of ancillary works and encroachments, or public utility plant, on a State-controlled road.
sec.66
Road access works within State-controlled road
sec.66 Road access works within State-controlled road
To remove doubt, it is declared that—
a decision under section 62 (1) does not give rise to any rights whether beneficial or otherwise in any property that is on, or part of, a State-controlled road; and
section 62 does not limit the chief executive’s powers to change, remove, construct or deal with road access works to the extent they are on, or part of, a State-controlled road.
Also, it is declared that the chief executive is not obliged to consider making or obliged to make a decision for a person under section 62 (1) in relation to road access works to the extent they are on, or part of, a State-controlled road if none of the following circumstances relevant to the decision exist—
action by the chief executive in substance changing the effect of a previous decision, binding on the person, in force under section 62 (1) about anything mentioned in section 62 (1) (a) to (c) ;
action by the chief executive affecting a written agreement under this Act between the chief executive and the person bound by a decision under 62(1).
Subsection (2) does not limit the discretion of the chief executive under section 62 (1) .
s 66 ins 2000 No. 6 s 17
(sec.66-ssec.1) To remove doubt, it is declared that— a decision under section 62 (1) does not give rise to any rights whether beneficial or otherwise in any property that is on, or part of, a State-controlled road; and section 62 does not limit the chief executive’s powers to change, remove, construct or deal with road access works to the extent they are on, or part of, a State-controlled road.
(sec.66-ssec.2) Also, it is declared that the chief executive is not obliged to consider making or obliged to make a decision for a person under section 62 (1) in relation to road access works to the extent they are on, or part of, a State-controlled road if none of the following circumstances relevant to the decision exist— action by the chief executive in substance changing the effect of a previous decision, binding on the person, in force under section 62 (1) about anything mentioned in section 62 (1) (a) to (c) ; action by the chief executive affecting a written agreement under this Act between the chief executive and the person bound by a decision under 62(1).
(sec.66-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not limit the discretion of the chief executive under section 62 (1) .
(a) a decision under section 62 (1) does not give rise to any rights whether beneficial or otherwise in any property that is on, or part of, a State-controlled road; and
(b) section 62 does not limit the chief executive’s powers to change, remove, construct or deal with road access works to the extent they are on, or part of, a State-controlled road.
(a) action by the chief executive in substance changing the effect of a previous decision, binding on the person, in force under section 62 (1) about anything mentioned in section 62 (1) (a) to (c) ;
(b) action by the chief executive affecting a written agreement under this Act between the chief executive and the person bound by a decision under 62(1).
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ch.4-pt.1 Roads implementation programs
Roads implementation programs
sec.11 Development of roads implementation programs
sec.11 Development of roads implementation programs
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval roads implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years.
Roads implementation programs must include—
a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and
performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
Roads implementation programs may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than road transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
In developing roads implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
Roads implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend roads implementation programs.
The Minister may approve roads implementation programs that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(sec.11-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval roads implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years.
(sec.11-ssec.2) Roads implementation programs must include— a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
(sec.11-ssec.3) Roads implementation programs may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than road transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
(sec.11-ssec.4) In developing roads implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
(sec.11-ssec.5) Roads implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.11-ssec.6) The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend roads implementation programs.
(sec.11-ssec.7) The Minister may approve roads implementation programs that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
State-controlled roads (Chapter 6). Section 24 lets the chief executive declare State-controlled roads, with consultation under section 25. Section 28 gives the chief executive the powers of a local government for State-controlled roads. Sections 33, 35, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43 control works, fencing, watercourses, and impacts. Section 49A interlocks with the Planning Act on State-controlled road impact assessment.
Limited access roads, ancillary works, road franchises, tollways. Section 54 establishes limited access roads with specific gazette procedure (sections 56 to 60). Section 50 controls ancillary works and encroachments. Sections 84A to 84D establish State toll road corridor land. Sections 85 to 91 create the road franchise framework, including agreements, tabling, reporting, and rateability rules.
Rail (Chapter 7). Section 106 sets the rail objectives. Sections 109 to 118 govern rail feasibility investigators' authorities. Sections 162 to 169 cover entry to land for railway works and railway crossings. Sections 240 to 247 govern rail corridor land, non-rail corridor land, sublease arrangements with railway managers, registered and unregistered interests, and access arrangements. Sections 248 to 260 cover roads on rail land, level crossings, interference, fencing, and works for existing railways. Sections 265 to 266H govern train path priorities for regularly scheduled passenger services and impose civil penalties for breach of train path obligations.
Ports (Chapter 8). Section 268 lets the Governor in Council establish a port authority by regulation. Section 274A allows a regulation to declare a Government Owned Corporations Act entity to be a port authority. Sections 275 to 278A set port authority functions and powers. Sections 279 to 281F govern charges for ships, goods, passengers, port facilities damage, and security for charges. Sections 282 to 282J operate the port notice regime: a port authority or port lessor may regulate movement, mooring, parking, goods handling and passengers by port notice, contravention of which is an offence. Sections 282K to 283H create authorised officers, identity card rules, directions, name and address powers, document and conveyance inspection, and offences for obstruction, false statements, impersonation, public nuisance, and interference with port notices. Sections 283I to 283ZF establish the Brisbane core port land regime: the Treasurer declares land as Brisbane core port land or balance port land (section 283J), the Brisbane port land use plan (LUP) is the planning instrument (sections 283S to 283ZF), and balance port land is excluded from being strategic port land.
Busways (Chapter 9). Section 296 sets busway objectives. Sections 298 to 300 govern entry, occupation, and compensation. Sections 302 to 303AC govern declaration of busway land, sublease, licence, and compensation. Sections 304 to 312 cover construction, road interactions, traffic management, and interference. Sections 316 to 328 cover public utility plant on busway land. Sections 335AA to 335AP impose the busway manager accreditation regime. Sections 336 to 346 cover the authorised busway user regime.
Light rail (Chapter 10). Section 347 sets light rail objectives. Sections 349 to 351 govern entry and compensation. Sections 353 to 355B cover light rail land declaration, sublease, licence, and compensation. Sections 356 to 360A cover construction and the chief executive's powers. Sections 362 to 363 cover interference and rectification. Sections 364 to 376 cover public utility plant. Sections 377A to 377H create the light rail franchise regime. Sections 378 to 383 cover compensation.
Miscellaneous transport infrastructure (Chapter 12), QR National (Chapter 13), dangerous goods by rail (Chapter 14). Chapter 12 (sections 415 to 437) regulates non-mainstream transport infrastructure through operational licences and approvals administered by the Minister, with arbitration processes (sections 425 to 430). Chapter 13 (sections 438 to 438H) regulates QR National's prohibited shareholding interests, business location obligations, director appointment requirements, and related party access agreements. Chapter 14 (sections 439 to 458C) regulates dangerous goods by rail through regulations, exemptions, exclusion orders (section 452, with maximum penalty 500 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment), and forfeiture.
Public marine facilities and waterway management (Chapter 15). Sections 459 to 469 govern manager appointment for public marine facilities (chief executive, Gold Coast Waterways Authority, local government, port authority, or another person) and fees. Sections 470 to 475ZE govern waterway management regulations and the corresponding authorised person regime, including entry powers (sections 475I to 475N), removal of illegally anchored or hazardous watercraft (sections 475P to 475U), and the standard offence suite (false statements, obstruction, impersonation).
Who it affects
The Minister (the Minister responsible for transport), the chief executive of the transport department, port authorities and port lessors, busway managers and authorised busway users, light rail authorities and franchisees, railway managers and operators, rail government entities including those under the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013, GOC port authorities, local governments, owners of public utility plant, holders of road approvals, holders of road franchise agreements, holders of authorisations and approvals, accredited busway managers, public utility providers, persons in or on rail corridor land, persons in port areas, owners and occupiers of land affected by State-controlled roads, light rail land, busway land, or rail corridor land, and persons consigning, transporting, or involved in the rail transport of dangerous goods.
The Act binds all persons in respect of Chapter 14 (dangerous goods by rail): section 441 expressly provides that Chapter 14 binds all persons.
Key obligations
Annual program development (sections 11, 14, 17). The chief executive must develop programs each year, must consult local governments (and railway managers and operators for rail), and must make the programs publicly available in the way decided by the Minister. Each annual report of the department must include a report on the operation of those programs (sections 13, 16, 19).
Approvals before works on protected land. Section 33 prohibits road works or interference with State-controlled roads without lawful excuse or the chief executive's written approval. Section 50 prohibits unauthorised ancillary works and encroachments. Section 311 prohibits interference with busway transport infrastructure. Section 362 prohibits interference with light rail transport infrastructure. Section 168 prohibits works near a railway that threaten or are likely to threaten the railway. Section 255 prohibits interference with a railway under the control of a railway manager.
Road access decisions (sections 62 to 70). A landowner who needs access between a property and a State-controlled road must obtain a section 62(1) decision. Section 64 lets the chief executive impose construction or financial obligations. Sections 67 to 67A deal with notice and copies. Section 68 lets a binding decision be extended by notice to other persons. Section 69 lets the chief executive direct an owner or occupier to apply for a permitted road access location. Section 70 sets the offences attaching to the regime.
Public utility plant (sections 77 to 83 for roads; 316 to 328 for busways; 364 to 376 for light rail). The chief executive may set requirements about the location and condition of public utility plant on State-controlled roads, busway land, or light rail land, and the owner or provider must give information and bear liability for damage caused by failures to comply with information requirements.
Dangerous goods (Chapter 14). Section 451 imposes duties on persons involved in transporting dangerous goods by rail. Section 452 lets exclusion orders prohibit involvement, with severe penalties. Section 458B prohibits consigning goods too dangerous to be transported.
Port notices and inspections. Section 282J makes contravention of a port notice an offence with substantial penalties (up to 200 penalty units, depending on the relevant port notice). Sections 283A to 283F impose document inspection compliance, conveyance inspection compliance, and offences for obstruction, false statements, false documents, and impersonation, generally at 50 penalty units.
Powers and discretions
Declaration powers. The chief executive may declare State-controlled roads (section 24), motorways (section 27), limited access roads (section 54), State toll road corridor land (section 84A), and may issue gazette notices to vary or substitute these declarations. The Treasurer may declare Brisbane core port land or balance port land (section 283J). A regulation may declare a GOC entity to be a port authority (section 274A).
Approval and franchise powers. The chief executive may grant approvals for works, ancillary works and encroachments, road access, and may enter into road franchise agreements (section 85). Section 85B applies the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 to development for a franchised road.
Direction and entry powers. The chief executive (and authorised officers under Chapters 8 and 15) may give directions, require name and address, inspect documents and conveyances, enter places (with consent or warrant for marine facilities under sections 475J to 475N), seize property, and remove watercraft (sections 475P to 475U). The chief executive may take steps to prevent or deal with contravention of road access decisions (section 71).
Civil penalty regime for train paths (sections 266B to 266G). A railway manager that breaches a train path obligation may be subject to a civil penalty notice (sections 266B to 266E), which is appellable (section 266F) and may be enforced by court proceeding (section 266G). Section 266H attributes conduct of directors, servants and agents of the railway manager.
Accreditation and authorisation discretions (Chapter 9 for busways). The chief executive grants accreditation for busway managers (sections 335AC to 335AE), with conditions (section 335AG), amendment with or without application (sections 335AJ, 335AK), suspension or cancellation (sections 335AL, 335AM, 335AN), surrender (section 335AO), and accreditation for proposed busways (section 335AP). The same kind of regime applies to authorised busway users (sections 337 to 346).
Penalties and enforcement
The Act layers offences across every operational chapter, scaled by gravity:
200 penalty units. Most road offences in Chapter 6: section 33 (road works on State-controlled roads), section 38 (fencing), section 46 (restricted road use notice), section 47 (damaging or removing road materials), section 50 (unauthorised ancillary works), section 52 (compliance with directions), section 69(4) (failure to comply with direction to apply for permitted road access), section 70 (road access offences), section 104 (information misuse), and section 292 (intentional or reckless damage to port works or charge evasion).
160 penalty units. Driving on a busway without authority (section 336), unauthorised driving on a busway transport infrastructure works site, light rail interference base offence (section 362).
100 penalty units. Interfering with a railway and related rail offences (sections 168, 255), and certain dangerous goods offences (section 443).
80 penalty units. Pretending to be an investigator (section 116).
25 penalty units. Interference with port notices (section 283H).
20 penalty units. Marine facility authorised person offence suite (sections 475O, 475Y, 475Z, 475ZA, 475ZB, 475ZC).
15 penalty units. Information notice non-compliance for registered operators and information holders under road access enforcement (sections 99, 100, 101, 105ZH, 105ZJ, 105ZK).
10 penalty units. Identification and entry-related offences (sections 114, 115, 282 area authorised officer identification offences).
500 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment. Contravention of an exclusion order under section 452 of Chapter 14 (dangerous goods by rail).
Authorised officers and authorised persons may issue directions, require information and identification, inspect documents and conveyances, take steps to prevent contravention, recover costs of damage (section 48), recover costs of remedying unauthorised works (section 34), and remove watercraft (sections 475Q, 475R). Forfeiture is available under section 453 (dangerous goods convictions) and sections 475V to 475W (marine sample or thing forfeiture).
Process and timelines
Annual cycle. Implementation programs must be developed each year (sections 11, 14, 17). Annual departmental reports must report on operation (sections 13, 16, 19, 87, 377E).
Tabling deadlines. Ministerial directions creating inconsistency with transport infrastructure strategies must be tabled within 5 sitting days (sections 12(2), 15(2), 18(2)). Road and light rail franchise agreements must be tabled in the Legislative Assembly (sections 86, 377D).
Notice and remediation. Notice to apply for a permitted road access location under section 69(2) must specify the response time. Section 47(1) and (2) and section 48 set the framework for cost recovery for unauthorised works.
Civil penalty process (sections 266B to 266G). Notice proposing imposition is given under section 266C. The railway manager has a window to make a submission under section 266D. Penalty notice issues under section 266E. Appeal lies under section 266F. Enforcement proceeds under section 266G.
Brisbane port LUP cycle. The first plan is notified under section 283Q. The status of the first plan is fixed by section 283R. Reviews are required under section 283U with action obligations in section 283V and reports for "no action" decisions under section 283W. Statements of proposal go through draft preparation, consultation, consideration, directions for amendment, and approval (sections 283Y to 283ZE), with publication under section 283ZF.
Busway and light rail accreditation lifecycle. Application under section 335AC, additional information under section 335AD, granting under section 335AE, conditions and compliance notices under sections 335AG and 335AH, fixed period under section 335AI, amendment, suspension, cancellation, and surrender across sections 335AJ to 335AO.
Interactions with other law
The Act interacts heavily with the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (section 20 corporate planning, sections 274A and 438 for QR National), the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 (section 20), the Planning Act (sections 49A, 75, 247, 283M, 283N), the Queensland Heritage Act 1992 (section 85B for franchised road development), the Land Act 1994 (section 262), the Marine Safety Act (section 277), the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 (Chapter 13 broader regime), and the Queensland Competition Authority Act 1997 (referenced in the case law as a parallel access regime).
Section 269 declares port authorities to be excluded matters for the Corporations Act 2001 purposes. Sections 282K to 283H interact with general criminal procedure in Queensland for the authorised officer regime. Chapter 17 preserves Part 5 Division 2 of the Port of Brisbane Authority Act 1976 (section 492).
Native title interactions are significant: rail corridor land and commercial corridor land declarations have downstream effects on dealings under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), which is why the Act features prominently in Federal Court consent determinations.
Gotchas
The Act starts at Chapter 4. Earlier chapter numbers were either repealed or reserved. The first substantive section is section 11, not section 1.
Sections renumbered over time. Several leading cases (for example, references to former section 215 of the Act) cite section numbers that no longer exist in the current compilation. Always check the version-specific section number when applying older case law.
Rail government entities and GOC port authorities are bound through section 20. The strategies are not advisory: corporate plans must take them into account, and the Act envisages ongoing alignment.
Section 38(3) of the Legislation Act 2003 has no equivalent here. State-controlled road declarations and the like remain in force under their own gazette procedure, with limited automatic-repeal triggers.
Brisbane core port land is outside local government planning. Section 283N expressly provides that Brisbane core port land is not subject to local planning instruments. Balance port land is expressly excluded from being strategic port land (section 283O).
Section 441 of Chapter 14 binds all persons, including the Crown for dangerous goods purposes. This is unusual and significantly elevates the regulatory reach of the dangerous goods offences.
Civil penalties for breach of train path obligations under sections 266B to 266G run on a fast clock. A penalty notice can issue without a full court process, with appeal lying separately under section 266F.
Multiple compensation regimes coexist. Sections 73, 74 (road access), 84D (toll road corridor land), 118 (rail feasibility), 166 (rail entry), 240AAA (rail registered interests not continued), 300, 303AAA, 303AC (busway), 332, 333, 334 (busway compensation), 351, 355B, 380, 381, 382 (light rail), 432 (miscellaneous transport infrastructure). Each regime defines what is and is not compensable.
Public utility plant liability is asymmetric. Owners or providers bear damage liability if they fail to give location information accurately (sections 82, 324, 325, 326, 327, 372 to 375). Conversely, section 327 makes the public utility provider liable to pay additional expenses incurred by the chief executive when the provider has failed to comply with a request.
Authorised officer powers are entry-on-direction in port areas. Sections 282Q to 283F operate via directions and on-site requirements without warrants for many powers. This is narrower for marine facility authorised persons under sections 475I to 475N, where warrants are required for non-consensual entry.
Practical examples
Example 1: building near a State-controlled road. A developer proposes works that affect a State-controlled road. Without the chief executive's written approval, doing road works on the road or interfering with road infrastructure is an offence under section 33, with a maximum penalty of 200 penalty units. Even where the work is permitted by a development approval, the impact assessment under section 49A and the conditions in section 75 may apply.
Example 2: a port authority changing rules at the wharf. A port authority can use a port notice under section 282 to regulate movement of ships, mooring, vehicle parking, and persons in the port area. The notice must indicate the area and, if contravention is an offence, must state that fact and the maximum penalty (sections 282I, 282J).
Example 3: a rail manager missing a passenger train path. Under sections 266B to 266G, the chief executive may give a notice proposing a civil penalty for breach of a train path obligation. The railway manager may submit on the proposal under section 266D before a penalty notice issues under section 266E, then appeal under section 266F, with enforcement under section 266G.
Example 4: declaring a State toll road corridor. Under sections 84A to 84D, the chief executive may declare State toll road corridor land. The declaration may affect existing leases (section 84CA), may convert a State-controlled road declaration (section 84CB), and triggers the compensation regime in section 84D.
Example 5: removing an illegally anchored watercraft. Under sections 475P to 475U, the authorised person must give notice of intention to remove (section 475P), may remove the watercraft (section 475Q), gives notice of removal (section 475S), deals with the removed watercraft (section 475T), and accounts for proceeds of any sale (section 475U). For hazardous watercraft, removal under section 475R may be without prior notice.
Example 6: dangerous goods exclusion. Under section 452, a court convicting a person of a serious dangerous-goods-by-rail offence may make an exclusion order prohibiting involvement in the transport of dangerous goods by rail. Contravening that order is an offence punishable by up to 500 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and financial provisions, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies in relation to road transport infrastructure, including roads that are not State-controlled roads; and
(b) performance targets for road transport infrastructure.
sec.12 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.12 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to directions of the Minister, roads implementation programs must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in roads implementation programs being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
(sec.12-ssec.1) Subject to directions of the Minister, roads implementation programs must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.12-ssec.2) If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in roads implementation programs being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.13 Report on operation of roads implementation programs
sec.13 Report on operation of roads implementation programs
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the operation of the roads implementation programs during the year to which the annual report relates.
ch.4-pt.2 Rail implementation programs
Rail implementation programs
sec.14 Development of programs
sec.14 Development of programs
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval rail implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure.
Rail implementation programs must include—
a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and
performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
In developing rail implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to—
consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and
minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
Rail implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program.
The Minister may—
approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or
require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
s 14 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
(sec.14-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval rail implementation programs for the year and for 1 or more later years for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure.
(sec.14-ssec.2) Rail implementation programs must include— a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
(sec.14-ssec.3) In developing rail implementation programs, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to— consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
(sec.14-ssec.4) Rail implementation programs are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.14-ssec.5) The Minister may, at any time, direct the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program.
(sec.14-ssec.6) The Minister may— approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies for rail transport infrastructure that is government supported transport infrastructure; and
(b) performance targets for the rail transport infrastructure.
(a) consult with local governments and railway managers and operators that the chief executive considers would be affected by the programs; and
(b) minimise conflict between the programs and expenditure programs of local governments and railway managers and operators.
(a) approve a rail implementation program submitted for approval; or
(b) require the chief executive to amend a rail implementation program submitted for approval.
sec.15 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.15 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to the Minister’s directions, a rail implementation program must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If a direction of the Minister results in a rail implementation program being inconsistent with a transport infrastructure strategy, the Minister must table a copy of the direction in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
s 15 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
(sec.15-ssec.1) Subject to the Minister’s directions, a rail implementation program must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.15-ssec.2) If a direction of the Minister results in a rail implementation program being inconsistent with a transport infrastructure strategy, the Minister must table a copy of the direction in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.16 Report on implementation of programs
sec.16 Report on implementation of programs
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the implementation of the rail implementation program for the year of the report.
s 16 ins 1995 No. 32 s 7
ch.4-pt.3 Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.17 Development of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.17 Development of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure for the year and for 1 or more later years.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must include—
a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and
performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than miscellaneous transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
In developing implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
The Minister may approve implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(sec.17-ssec.1) The chief executive must, each year, develop for the Minister’s approval implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure for the year and for 1 or more later years.
(sec.17-ssec.2) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must include— a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
(sec.17-ssec.3) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure may include proposals to spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than miscellaneous transport infrastructure if the spending would contribute to intermodal effectiveness and efficiency.
(sec.17-ssec.4) In developing implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure, the chief executive must take reasonable steps to consult with local governments that, in the opinion of the chief executive, would be affected by the programs.
(sec.17-ssec.5) Implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure are to be made publicly available in the way decided by the Minister.
(sec.17-ssec.6) The Minister may at any time direct the chief executive to amend implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
(sec.17-ssec.7) The Minister may approve implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure that are submitted for approval or require the chief executive to amend the programs in the way the Minister directs.
(a) a program of projects, and policies and budgets, for implementing the transport infrastructure strategies about the miscellaneous transport infrastructure covered by the programs; and
(b) performance targets for that miscellaneous transport infrastructure.
sec.18 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
sec.18 Consistency with transport infrastructure strategies
Subject to directions of the Minister, implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
(sec.18-ssec.1) Subject to directions of the Minister, implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure must be consistent with transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.18-ssec.2) If the Minister gives a direction under this section that results in implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure being inconsistent with transport infrastructure strategies, the Minister must cause a copy of the direction to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 5 sitting days after it is given.
sec.19 Report on operation of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
sec.19 Report on operation of implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure
Each annual report of the department must include a report on the operation of the implementation programs for miscellaneous transport infrastructure during the year to which the annual report relates.
ch.4-pt.4 Transport government entities
Transport government entities
sec.20 Matters transport government entities must take into account
sec.20 Matters transport government entities must take into account
In preparing a corporate plan or a statement of corporate intent under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 or a strategic plan or operational plan under the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 , each rail government entity and each GOC port authority must take into account the transport infrastructure strategies.
A rail government entity or a GOC port authority may spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than rail transport infrastructure or port infrastructure if the spending would contribute to effectiveness and efficiency.
s 20 amd 1995 No. 32 s 8 ; 2008 No. 32 s 68 ; 2008 No. 67 s 133 ; 2010 No. 19 s 68 ; 2012 No. 31 s 33 sch ; 2013 No. 19 s 112
(sec.20-ssec.1) In preparing a corporate plan or a statement of corporate intent under the Government Owned Corporations Act 1993 or a strategic plan or operational plan under the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Act 2013 , each rail government entity and each GOC port authority must take into account the transport infrastructure strategies.
(sec.20-ssec.2) A rail government entity or a GOC port authority may spend amounts on transport infrastructure other than rail transport infrastructure or port infrastructure if the spending would contribute to effectiveness and efficiency.
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