Queensland regulation

Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2026

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Queensland

Act Number

112 of 2026

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This Regulation sets out precise geographic boundaries (by latitude/longitude and high‑water marks) for the Port of Brisbane and 19 other named Queensland ports. Those boundaries identify where port powers, controls and management rules apply (for navigation, safety, port operations and land/water use). This is general legal information, not legal advice; I can make mistakes. Before you rely on or act on this, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it.

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What it does

This schedule defines the geographic limits of a number of named ports by listing, for each port, the points and connecting lines that bound the port area. Each port entry follows a repeating form, beginning with the phrase "The limits of the Port of [name] is the area bounded by a line," followed by a series of coordinate points, references to the "high-water mark" or "low-water mark", island shorelines, geodesics, parallels and meridians, and local features such as beacons, wharves or creeks. Examples from the text include the Port of Brisbane, where sch.2-sec.1 sets out a long chained sequence of coordinates and foreshore descriptions, and the Port of Cairns, where sch.2-sec.4 uses both low-water and high-water mark lines around corals and islands.

Two structural features in the schedule matter for reading it as a legal instrument. First, the schedule is divided into parts and divisions, for example "sch.2-pt.1 Port of Brisbane" and "sch.2-pt.2 Other ports", and within part 2 there are further divisions labelled "Ports subject to section 7 (3)" and "Ports subject to section 7 (4)". Those division headings explicitly link the listed ports to section 7(3) or section 7(4) of the principal Act, since the schedule is headed "Other ports" and each division is named "Ports subject to section 7 (3)" or "(4)". The schedule itself therefore both defines boundaries and signals that different ports are to be treated under different subsection headings of the Act, as shown by the textual headings that precede the port descriptions.

Second, the text repeatedly uses statutory geographic standards, for example the "high-water mark" and the "low-water mark", together with explicit latitude and longitude coordinates, for example sch.2-sec.1 for Brisbane begins "starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east)". Other ports use a mix of coordinates and named local features, for example sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point references "the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour" and the "northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island". In short, the mechanical change made by this schedule is to fix, for each listed port, a set of outer and inner boundary markers that convert general maritime space into a legally delimited port area within the meaning of the Act to which the schedule is attached.

Current sections

Direct links to the current provisions in Transport Infrastructure (Ports) Regulation 2026.

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Port of Brisbane

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Port of Brisbane

sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane

The limits of the Port of Brisbane is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east); and then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°38.326' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and then south to latitude 26°48.999' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and then generally south-westerly to latitude 26°50.382' south, longitude 153°11.261' east; and then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°07.220' south, longitude 153°21.670' east; and then generally southerly to latitude 27°14.556' south, longitude 153°21.160' east; and then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°15.546' south, longitude 153°22.642' east; and then generally south-south-westerly to latitude 27°20.485' south, longitude 153°20.816' east; and then generally west-south-westerly to the mangroves on the eastern side of Fisherman Islands at latitude 27°22.825' south, longitude 153°10.977' east; and then generally south-westerly passing through mangrove islands to the east of Fisherman Islands to latitude 27°23.979' south, longitude 153°10.171' east; and then generally easterly to latitude 27°23.913' south, longitude 153°10.568' east; and then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°25.011' south, longitude 153°11.442' east; and then generally southerly to latitude 27°25.171' south, longitude 153°11.488' east; and then generally west-south-westerly to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 27°25.542' south, longitude 153°10.069' east on the mainland near Lytton; and then generally northerly and then westerly along the high-water mark of the southern bank of the Brisbane River to the north-western extremity of Bulimba Point (approximate latitude 27°26.614' south, longitude 153°03.064' east); and then generally north-westerly across the Brisbane River to the high-water mark of the Brisbane River at the eastern extremity of Newstead Park (approximate latitude 27°26.538' south, longitude 153°02.855' east); and then generally easterly along the high-water mark of the northern bank of the Brisbane River to approximate latitude 27°23.674' south, longitude 153°08.848' east on the south bank of Boggy Creek; and then generally north-westerly across Boggy Creek to the high-water mark on the north bank of Boggy Creek at approximate latitude 27°23.496' south, longitude 153°08.571' east; and then generally north-easterly along the high-water mark to the eastern extremity of Luggage Point (approximate latitude 27°22.680' south, longitude 153°09.611' east); and then generally north-easterly to latitude 27°22.483' south, longitude 153°09.765' east; and then generally northerly to latitude 27°11.658' south, longitude 153°10.808' east; and then generally east-north-easterly to latitude 27°09.689' south, longitude 153°18.706' east; and then generally north-north-westerly to latitude 26°51.832' south, longitude 153°08.631' east; and then generally northerly to latitude 26°49.484' south, longitude 153°08.227' east; and then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°48.231' south, longitude 153°09.849' east off Caloundra Head; and then generally northerly to latitude 26°44.956' south, longitude 153°09.844' east; and then generally westerly to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 26°44.815' south, longitude 153°08.173' east; and then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east).

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east); and
(b) then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°38.326' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and
(c) then south to latitude 26°48.999' south, longitude 153°15.830' east; and
(d) then generally south-westerly to latitude 26°50.382' south, longitude 153°11.261' east; and
(e) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°07.220' south, longitude 153°21.670' east; and
(f) then generally southerly to latitude 27°14.556' south, longitude 153°21.160' east; and
(g) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°15.546' south, longitude 153°22.642' east; and
(h) then generally south-south-westerly to latitude 27°20.485' south, longitude 153°20.816' east; and
(i) then generally west-south-westerly to the mangroves on the eastern side of Fisherman Islands at latitude 27°22.825' south, longitude 153°10.977' east; and
(j) then generally south-westerly passing through mangrove islands to the east of Fisherman Islands to latitude 27°23.979' south, longitude 153°10.171' east; and
(k) then generally easterly to latitude 27°23.913' south, longitude 153°10.568' east; and
(l) then generally south-easterly to latitude 27°25.011' south, longitude 153°11.442' east; and
(m) then generally southerly to latitude 27°25.171' south, longitude 153°11.488' east; and
(n) then generally west-south-westerly to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 27°25.542' south, longitude 153°10.069' east on the mainland near Lytton; and
(o) then generally northerly and then westerly along the high-water mark of the southern bank of the Brisbane River to the north-western extremity of Bulimba Point (approximate latitude 27°26.614' south, longitude 153°03.064' east); and
(p) then generally north-westerly across the Brisbane River to the high-water mark of the Brisbane River at the eastern extremity of Newstead Park (approximate latitude 27°26.538' south, longitude 153°02.855' east); and
(q) then generally easterly along the high-water mark of the northern bank of the Brisbane River to approximate latitude 27°23.674' south, longitude 153°08.848' east on the south bank of Boggy Creek; and
(r) then generally north-westerly across Boggy Creek to the high-water mark on the north bank of Boggy Creek at approximate latitude 27°23.496' south, longitude 153°08.571' east; and
(s) then generally north-easterly along the high-water mark to the eastern extremity of Luggage Point (approximate latitude 27°22.680' south, longitude 153°09.611' east); and
(t) then generally north-easterly to latitude 27°22.483' south, longitude 153°09.765' east; and
(u) then generally northerly to latitude 27°11.658' south, longitude 153°10.808' east; and
(v) then generally east-north-easterly to latitude 27°09.689' south, longitude 153°18.706' east; and
(w) then generally north-north-westerly to latitude 26°51.832' south, longitude 153°08.631' east; and
(x) then generally northerly to latitude 26°49.484' south, longitude 153°08.227' east; and
(y) then generally north-easterly to latitude 26°48.231' south, longitude 153°09.849' east off Caloundra Head; and
(z) then generally northerly to latitude 26°44.956' south, longitude 153°09.844' east; and
(za) then generally westerly to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 26°44.815' south, longitude 153°08.173' east; and
(zb) then generally northerly along the high-water mark on the mainland to the northern extremity of Point Cartwright (approximate latitude 26°40.764' south, longitude 153°08.341' east).

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Other ports

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Ports subject to section 7 (3)

Ports subject to section 7 (3)

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Port of Abbot Point

sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point

The limits of the Port of Abbot Point is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland; and to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 147°59.06' east; and to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 148°08.06' east; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island; and along the high-water mark of Gloucester Island, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the southern extremity of Gloucester Island; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester on the mainland; and along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen; and to the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour; and to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland; and
(b) to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 147°59.06' east; and
(c) to latitude 19°47.91' south, longitude 148°08.06' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Gloucester Head on Gloucester Island; and
(e) along the high-water mark of Gloucester Island, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the southern extremity of Gloucester Island; and
(f) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Gloucester on the mainland; and
(g) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen; and
(h) to the port entrance beacon at Bowen Boat Harbour; and
(i) to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Dalrymple Point; and
(j) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to longitude 147°59.06' east on the mainland.

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Port of Bundaberg

sch.2-sec.3 Port of Bundaberg

The limits of the Port of Bundaberg is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head; and to latitude 24°45.6' south, longitude 152°30' east; and to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°30' east; and to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°22' east; and to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 24°44.42' south, longitude 152°22' east, crossing in a direct line over all islands and any other land; and along the high-water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River; and along the high-water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high-water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River; and along the high-water mark of the bank of the Burnett River to latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head; and
(b) to latitude 24°45.6' south, longitude 152°30' east; and
(c) to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°30' east; and
(d) to latitude 24°40' south, longitude 152°22' east; and
(e) to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 24°44.42' south, longitude 152°22' east, crossing in a direct line over all islands and any other land; and
(f) along the high-water mark on the mainland, initially in an easterly direction, to the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River; and
(g) along the high-water mark of the downstream side of the barrage to the high-water mark on the opposite bank of the Burnett River; and
(h) along the high-water mark of the bank of the Burnett River to latitude 24°45.6' south, approximate longitude 152°24.8' east on the eastern side of South Head.

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Port of Cairns

sch.2-sec.4 Port of Cairns

The limits of the Port of Cairns is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Taylor Point; and to the low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.62' south, longitude 145°58.00' east); and along the low-water mark of the coral reef, initially in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.89' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and to the high-water mark on the northern shore of Fitzroy Island (latitude 16°55.33' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and along the high-water mark of Fitzroy Island, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 16°56.32' south, longitude 145°59.91' east on the southern shore of Fitzroy Island; and to latitude 17°00.45' south, longitude 145°59.91' east; and to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the northern bank of Buddabadoo Creek on the mainland; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Taylor Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Taylor Point; and
(b) to the low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.62' south, longitude 145°58.00' east); and
(c) along the low-water mark of the coral reef, initially in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island (approximate latitude 16°45.89' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and
(d) to the high-water mark on the northern shore of Fitzroy Island (latitude 16°55.33' south, longitude 145°59.91' east); and
(e) along the high-water mark of Fitzroy Island, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 16°56.32' south, longitude 145°59.91' east on the southern shore of Fitzroy Island; and
(f) to latitude 17°00.45' south, longitude 145°59.91' east; and
(g) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the northern bank of Buddabadoo Creek on the mainland; and
(h) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Taylor Point.

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Port of Cape Flattery

sch.2-sec.5 Port of Cape Flattery

The limits of the Port of Cape Flattery is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout; and to latitude 14°49.909' south, longitude 145°15.319' east; and to latitude 14°55.109' south, longitude 145°22.158' east; and to latitude 14°59.909' south, longitude 145°22.962' east; and due west to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 14°59.909' south; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout; and
(b) to latitude 14°49.909' south, longitude 145°15.319' east; and
(c) to latitude 14°55.109' south, longitude 145°22.158' east; and
(d) to latitude 14°59.909' south, longitude 145°22.962' east; and
(e) due west to the high-water mark on the mainland at approximate latitude 14°59.909' south; and
(f) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north-eastern extremity of Point Lookout.

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Port of Cooktown

sch.2-sec.6 Port of Cooktown

The limits of the Port of Cooktown is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and to a point on the mainland bearing 354.4° true from the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and
(b) to a point on the mainland bearing 354.4° true from the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point; and
(c) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Monkhouse Point.

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Port of Gladstone

sch.2-sec.7 Port of Gladstone

The limits of the Port of Gladstone is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island; and to latitude 23°53.80' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and to latitude 23°57.12' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and to the high-water mark at the most northern extremity of Tiber Point on Hummock Hill Island; and then due west across Colosseum Inlet to the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island; and along the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island, in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of Wild Cattle Island; and then due west to the high-water mark on the mainland; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and to the high-water mark on the north bank of Monte Christo Creek on Curtis Island at its junction with The Narrows; and along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island; and
(b) to latitude 23°53.80' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and
(c) to latitude 23°57.12' south, longitude 151°32.60' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark at the most northern extremity of Tiber Point on Hummock Hill Island; and
(e) then due west across Colosseum Inlet to the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island; and
(f) along the high-water mark of Wild Cattle Island, in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of Wild Cattle Island; and
(g) then due west to the high-water mark on the mainland; and
(h) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and
(i) to the high-water mark on the north bank of Monte Christo Creek on Curtis Island at its junction with The Narrows; and
(j) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the most eastern extremity of Connor Bluff on Curtis Island.

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Port of Hay Point

sch.2-sec.8 Port of Hay Point

The limits of the Port of Hay Point is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance; and then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and then east along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and then south along the meridian to latitude 21°17.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and then west along the parallel to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with latitude 21°17.91' south; and then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance; and
(b) then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and
(c) then generally north-easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and
(d) then east along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and
(e) then south along the meridian to latitude 21°17.91' south, longitude 149°30.06' east; and
(f) then west along the parallel to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with latitude 21°17.91' south; and
(g) then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the southern extremity of the north head of Bakers Creek entrance.

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Port of Lucinda

sch.2-sec.9 Port of Lucinda

The limits of the Port of Lucinda is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island; and to latitude 18°28.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and to latitude 18°34.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 18°34.71' south; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of the east bank of the mouth of Post Office Creek; and to the high-water mark on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island at longitude 146°19.52' east; and along the high-water mark of Hinchinbrook Island, initially in an easterly direction, to latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island; and
(b) to latitude 18°28.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and
(c) to latitude 18°34.71' south, longitude 146°25.97' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 18°34.71' south; and
(e) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of the east bank of the mouth of Post Office Creek; and
(f) to the high-water mark on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island at longitude 146°19.52' east; and
(g) along the high-water mark of Hinchinbrook Island, initially in an easterly direction, to latitude 18°28.71' south on the eastern side of Hinchinbrook Island.

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Port of Mackay

sch.2-sec.10 Port of Mackay

The limits of the Port of Mackay is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point; and then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03.81' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and then south along the meridian to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and then west along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and then generally north-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with the parallel of latitude 21°07.14' south; and then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the northern extremity of Slade Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point; and
(b) then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03.81' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and
(c) then south along the meridian to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°22.06' east; and
(d) then west along the parallel to latitude 21°09.91' south, longitude 149°20.06' east; and
(e) then generally south-westerly along the geodesic to latitude 21°10.76' south, longitude 149°17.73' east; and
(f) then generally north-westerly along the geodesic to the intersection of the high-water mark on the mainland with the parallel of latitude 21°07.14' south; and
(g) then generally northerly along the high-water mark to the northern extremity of Slade Point.

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Port of Maryborough

sch.2-sec.11 Port of Maryborough

The limits of the Port of Maryborough is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland; and to the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on K’gari; and along the high-water mark of K’gari, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Hook Point on K’gari; and to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Inskip Point on the mainland; and along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland; and
(b) to the high-water mark at latitude 25°06.91' south on K’gari; and
(c) along the high-water mark of K’gari, initially in a southerly direction, to the eastern extremity of Hook Point on K’gari; and
(d) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Inskip Point on the mainland; and
(e) along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to latitude 25°06.91' south on the mainland.

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Port of Mourilyan

sch.2-sec.12 Port of Mourilyan

The limits of the Port of Mourilyan is the area bounded by a line— starting from the intersection of the high-water mark and latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point; and to latitude 17°39.008' south, longitude 146°11.565' east; and to latitude 17°34.908' south, longitude 146°10.264' east; and to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°34.908' south; and along the high-water mark, in a southerly direction, to latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point.

(a) starting from the intersection of the high-water mark and latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point; and
(b) to latitude 17°39.008' south, longitude 146°11.565' east; and
(c) to latitude 17°34.908' south, longitude 146°10.264' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°34.908' south; and
(e) along the high-water mark, in a southerly direction, to latitude 17°39.008' south in the vicinity of the eastern side of Double Point.

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Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)

sch.2-sec.13 Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)

The limits of the Port of Port Kennedy is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Heath Point on Prince of Wales Island; and to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Webb Point on Friday Island; and along the high-water mark of Friday Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Pott Point on Friday Island; and to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Tucker Point on Goods Island; and along the high-water mark of Goods Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Tessy Head on Goods Island; and to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Hammond Island (known as Diamond Point); and along the high-water mark of Hammond Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Menmuir Point on Hammond Island; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of King Point on Horn Island; and along the high-water mark of Horn Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island; and
(b) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Heath Point on Prince of Wales Island; and
(c) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Webb Point on Friday Island; and
(d) along the high-water mark of Friday Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Pott Point on Friday Island; and
(e) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Tucker Point on Goods Island; and
(f) along the high-water mark of Goods Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Tessy Head on Goods Island; and
(g) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Hammond Island (known as Diamond Point); and
(h) along the high-water mark of Hammond Island, initially in a south-easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Menmuir Point on Hammond Island; and
(i) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of King Point on Horn Island; and
(j) along the high-water mark of Horn Island, initially in a westerly direction, to the western extremity of Smith Point on Horn Island.

sch.2-sec.14

Port of Quintell Beach

sch.2-sec.14 Port of Quintell Beach

The limits of the Port of Quintell Beach is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek; and to latitude 12°46.81' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and to latitude 12°50.26' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the north bank of the Claudie River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek; and
(b) to latitude 12°46.81' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and
(c) to latitude 12°50.26' south, longitude 143°22.73' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of the north bank of the Claudie River; and
(e) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the eastern extremity of the south bank of Quintell Creek.

sch.2-sec.15

Port of Rockhampton

sch.2-sec.15 Port of Rockhampton

The limits of the Port of Rockhampton is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point; and to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Arch Rock; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Keppel on Curtis Island; and along the high-water mark, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the north bank of Monte Christo Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and to the high-water mark on the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and along the high-water mark, in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Division Point; and to latitude 23°33' south, longitude 150°58' east; and to the high-water mark at latitude 23°33' south on Balaclava Island; and along the high-water mark of Balaclava Island, in a northerly then westerly direction, to the western extremity of Kazatch Point; and to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Chersonese Point; and along the high-water mark on the east bank of Raglan Creek to latitude 23°36.9' south; and to the high-water mark at latitude 23°36.9' south on the west bank of Raglan Creek; and along the high-water mark, in a northerly then westerly direction, to longitude 150°50' east on the south bank of Casuarina Creek; and to the high-water mark at longitude 150°50' east on the north bank of Casuarina Creek; and along the high-water mark, in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Shell Point on Casuarina Island; and to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point; and
(b) to the high-water mark at the southern extremity of Arch Rock; and
(c) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Keppel on Curtis Island; and
(d) along the high-water mark, in a westerly then southerly direction, to the north bank of Monte Christo Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and
(e) to the high-water mark on the north bank of Munduran Creek at its junction with The Narrows; and
(f) along the high-water mark, in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Division Point; and
(g) to latitude 23°33' south, longitude 150°58' east; and
(h) to the high-water mark at latitude 23°33' south on Balaclava Island; and
(i) along the high-water mark of Balaclava Island, in a northerly then westerly direction, to the western extremity of Kazatch Point; and
(j) to the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Chersonese Point; and
(k) along the high-water mark on the east bank of Raglan Creek to latitude 23°36.9' south; and
(l) to the high-water mark at latitude 23°36.9' south on the west bank of Raglan Creek; and
(m) along the high-water mark, in a northerly then westerly direction, to longitude 150°50' east on the south bank of Casuarina Creek; and
(n) to the high-water mark at longitude 150°50' east on the north bank of Casuarina Creek; and
(o) along the high-water mark, in an easterly direction, to the eastern extremity of Shell Point on Casuarina Island; and
(p) to the high-water mark at the eastern extremity of Cattle Point.

sch.2-sec.16

Port of Townsville

sch.2-sec.16 Port of Townsville

The limits of the Port of Townsville is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland; and to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°52.06' east; and to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°45.06' east; and to the high-water mark on the mainland at longitude 146°45.06' east; and along the high-water mark, initially in an easterly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland; and
(b) to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°52.06' east; and
(c) to latitude 19°05.41' south, longitude 146°45.06' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark on the mainland at longitude 146°45.06' east; and
(e) along the high-water mark, initially in an easterly direction, to the northern extremity of Cape Cleveland.

sch.2-pt.2-div.2

Ports subject to section 7 (4)

Ports subject to section 7 (4)

sch.2-sec.17

Port of Burketown

sch.2-sec.17 Port of Burketown

The limits of the Port of Burketown is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point; and to latitude 17°26.83' south, longitude 139°48.31' east; and to latitude 17°27.38' south, longitude 139°49.33' east; and to the high-water mark at latitude 17°34.55' south, longitude 39°45.89' east in the vicinity of Kangaroo Point; and along the high-water mark of the east bank of the Albert River to the head of navigation; and to the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River at the head of navigation; and along the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River to latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point; and
(b) to latitude 17°26.83' south, longitude 139°48.31' east; and
(c) to latitude 17°27.38' south, longitude 139°49.33' east; and
(d) to the high-water mark at latitude 17°34.55' south, longitude 39°45.89' east in the vicinity of Kangaroo Point; and
(e) along the high-water mark of the east bank of the Albert River to the head of navigation; and
(f) to the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River at the head of navigation; and
(g) along the high-water mark on the west bank of the Albert River to latitude 17°33.81' south, longitude 139°44.97' east in the vicinity of Stokes Point.

sch.2-sec.18

Port of Karumba

sch.2-sec.18 Port of Karumba

The limits of the Port of Karumba is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 17°30.0' south; and to latitude 17°24.0' south, longitude 140°41.0' east; and to latitude 17°20.2' south, longitude 140°47.9' east; and to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°25.5' south; and along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to longitude 140°52.0' east on the north bank of the Norman River; and to the high-water mark on the south bank of the Norman River at longitude 140°52.0' east; and along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River; and
(b) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to latitude 17°30.0' south; and
(c) to latitude 17°24.0' south, longitude 140°41.0' east; and
(d) to latitude 17°20.2' south, longitude 140°47.9' east; and
(e) to the high-water mark on the mainland at latitude 17°25.5' south; and
(f) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-westerly direction, to longitude 140°52.0' east on the north bank of the Norman River; and
(g) to the high-water mark on the south bank of the Norman River at longitude 140°52.0' east; and
(h) along the high-water mark, initially in a north-westerly direction, to the northern extremity of the west bank of the mouth of the Norman River.

sch.2-sec.19

Port of Skardon River

sch.2-sec.19 Port of Skardon River

The limits of the Port of Skardon River is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland; and along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly and easterly direction to approximate latitude 11°44.39' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the north bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.74' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the south bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and southerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.90' east on the east bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.70' east on the west bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and northerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°58.54' east on the mainland; and to latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and to latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland; and
(b) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly and easterly direction to approximate latitude 11°44.39' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the north bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and
(c) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.74' south, longitude 142°05.00' east on the south bank of the northern arm of the Skardon River; and
(d) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and southerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.90' east on the east bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and
(e) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°46.00' south, longitude 142°04.70' east on the west bank of the southern arm of the Skardon River; and
(f) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly and northerly direction, to approximate latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°58.54' east on the mainland; and
(g) to latitude 11°47.00' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and
(h) to latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 141°57.00' east; and
(i) to the high-water mark at approximate latitude 11°44.50' south, longitude 142°00.12' east on the mainland.

sch.2-sec.20

Port of Weipa

sch.2-sec.20 Port of Weipa

The limits of the Port of Weipa is the area bounded by a line— starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Boyd Point; and to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Jantz Point (west of Duyfken Point); and along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to latitude 12°29.0' south on the west bank of Pine River Bay; and to the high-water mark at latitude 12°29.0' south on the east bank of Pine River Bay; and along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Mission River; and to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Mission River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Embley River; and to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Embley River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to latitude 12°51.0' south on the east bank of the Hey River; and to the high-water mark at latitude 12°51.0' south on the west bank of the Hey River; and along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Boyd Point.

(a) starting from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Boyd Point; and
(b) to the high-water mark at the western extremity of Jantz Point (west of Duyfken Point); and
(c) along the high-water mark, initially in a south-easterly direction, to latitude 12°29.0' south on the west bank of Pine River Bay; and
(d) to the high-water mark at latitude 12°29.0' south on the east bank of Pine River Bay; and
(e) along the high-water mark, initially in a southerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Mission River; and
(f) to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Mission River; and
(g) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to longitude 141°57.0' east on the north bank of the Embley River; and
(h) to the high-water mark at longitude 141°57.0' east on the south bank of the Embley River; and
(i) along the high-water mark, initially in a westerly direction, to latitude 12°51.0' south on the east bank of the Hey River; and
(j) to the high-water mark at latitude 12°51.0' south on the west bank of the Hey River; and
(k) along the high-water mark, initially in a northerly direction, to the northern extremity of Boyd Point.

Source text: opening excerpt

Sourced from Queensland Legislation (legislation.qld.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.

sch.2-pt.1 Port of Brisbane

Port of Brisbane

sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane

The schedule itself does not impose compliance obligations, but it identifies the geographic areas to which compliance obligations in the principal Act will attach. To be practically compliant with the statutory regime that uses this schedule, the following information checks and preparatory steps are relevant, framed as purely informational steps a person or organisation would typically take to understand whether an activity falls inside a scheduled port area.

Determine whether your activity falls within a scheduled port area, by mapping the schedule’s description. The schedule supplies explicit coordinates and shore descriptors; for example, sch.2-sec.10 (Port of Mackay) starts "from the high-water mark at the northern extremity of Slade Point; and then generally easterly along the geodesic to latitude 21°03.81' south, longitude 149°22.06' east;". Translating that text into a GIS boundary requires plotting the listed coordinates, tracing relevant high‑water mark shorelines, and interpreting connectors such as "generally northerly". Where the schedule refers to man‑made features (wharves, beacons, barrage), locate those features on current charts.
Obtain authoritative charts and coordinate datum confirmation. Because terms such as "geodesic", "parallel", and "meridian" imply the use of a geodetic datum, and because coordinates are given without specifying the datum, ensure you use official nautical charts or the government’s consolidated legislative version that may include maps or an explanatory note identifying the datum to avoid positional errors when plotting port limits.
Verify the meaning of "high-water mark" and "low-water mark" for the port in question. The schedule uses those terms frequently, for example sch.2-sec.4 refers to "low-water mark at the northern extremity of the coral reef surrounding Green Island". You will likely need to determine whether the Act elsewhere defines those terms by reference to a specific tidal datum, or whether a common law or technical definition applies.
Check the principal Act for the substantive requirements that apply within the scheduled limits. The schedule groups ports under section 7(3) and section 7(4); therefore, to know what you must do once your activity lies within a port limit, consult section 7 and the surrounding operative provisions, including any licensing, safety, environmental or infrastructure rules that are triggered.
Where the schedule references built infrastructure or features that may have changed, confirm the current status of those features on the ground or in the official chart. For example, sch.2-sec.2 uses "the intersection with the northern edge of the wharf at Bowen" and sch.2-sec.3 references "the downstream side of the barrage crossing the Burnett River". If those structures no longer exist, determine whether the Act or subordinate instruments provide fallbacks.
Use professional survey and hydrographic services when precise demarcation matters. In regulatory, planning, or enforcement contexts, small positional differences matter. The schedule’s mix of coordinates and shoreline tracing makes surveyor verification prudent where compliance obligations are at stake.
Coordinate with the relevant port authority or harbour master. Even though the schedule does not itself create duties, port authorities typically administer port functions within these limits. Contacting the relevant authority will provide operational guidance, and may reveal policy instruments, harbour bylaws, or safety notices that are not contained in the schedule.
Review environmental and other statutory overlays. Some ports include reefs, islands and mangroves, for example sch.2-sec.1 and sch.2-sec.4. Activities in these areas may also be subject to environmental approvals, protected area rules or other legislation.
Maintain documentary evidence of boundary plotting. If a future enforcement or dispute arises over whether a location is inside a port, having contemporaneous plotting, survey reports and chart extracts grounded in an identified datum will be valuable.
Check consolidated legislation and legislative notes for amendments or maps. Because the schedule text provided here does not include amendment history, consult the official consolidated Act and its legislative notes to check whether maps, regulation instruments, or updated coordinates have been issued.

This list is explanatory rather than prescriptive. The schedule provides the geographic language that will determine where statutory duties and rights apply, and practical compliance therefore depends on understanding how the rest of the Act operates within those geographically defined areas.

This is general legal information, not legal advice. I can make mistakes. Before you act on this, rely on it, or use any draft or interpretation based on it, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it.

Deep Dive

What it does

Current sections

Port of Brisbane

Port of Brisbane

Port of Brisbane

sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane

Other ports

Other ports

Ports subject to section&#160;7 (3)

Ports subject to section 7 (3)

Port of Abbot Point

sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point

Port of Bundaberg

sch.2-sec.3 Port of Bundaberg

Port of Cairns

sch.2-sec.4 Port of Cairns

Port of Cape Flattery

sch.2-sec.5 Port of Cape Flattery

Port of Cooktown

sch.2-sec.6 Port of Cooktown

Port of Gladstone

sch.2-sec.7 Port of Gladstone

Port of Hay Point

sch.2-sec.8 Port of Hay Point

Port of Lucinda

sch.2-sec.9 Port of Lucinda

Port of Mackay

sch.2-sec.10 Port of Mackay

Port of Maryborough

sch.2-sec.11 Port of Maryborough

Port of Mourilyan

sch.2-sec.12 Port of Mourilyan

Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)

sch.2-sec.13 Port of Port Kennedy (Thursday Island)

Port of Quintell Beach

sch.2-sec.14 Port of Quintell Beach

Port of Rockhampton

sch.2-sec.15 Port of Rockhampton

Port of Townsville

sch.2-sec.16 Port of Townsville

Ports subject to section&#160;7 (4)

Ports subject to section 7 (4)

Port of Burketown

sch.2-sec.17 Port of Burketown

Port of Karumba

sch.2-sec.18 Port of Karumba

Port of Skardon River

sch.2-sec.19 Port of Skardon River

Port of Weipa

sch.2-sec.20 Port of Weipa

Source text: opening excerpt

sch.2-pt.1 Port of Brisbane

Port of Brisbane

sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane

sch.2-sec.1 Port of Brisbane

Main concepts

Who it affects

Key duties and rights

Penalties and enforcement

How it interacts with other laws

Amendment history

Litigation history

Gotchas

How to comply

sch.2-pt.2 Other ports

Other ports

sch.2-pt.2-div.1 Ports subject to section 7 (3)

Ports subject to section 7 (3)

sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point

sch.2-sec.2 Port of Abbot Point

sch.2-sec.3 Port of Bundaberg

sch.2-sec.3 Port of Bundaberg

sch.2-sec.4 Port of Cairns

sch.2-sec.4 Port of Cairns

sch.2-sec.5 Port of Cape Flattery

sch.2-sec.5 Port of Cape Flattery

sch.2-sec.6 Port of Cooktown

sch.2-sec.6 Port of Cooktown

Ports subject to section 7 (3)

Ports subject to section 7 (4)