Confirmation of ownership of natural resources etc.
17 Confirmation of ownership of natural resources etc.
The existing ownership of all natural resources owned by the State is confirmed.
All existing rights of the State to use, control and regulate the flow of water are confirmed.
All existing fishing access rights under State law are confirmed to prevail over other public or private fishing rights.Examples for subsection (1)—
Example 1—Minerals and petroleumWith the exception of minerals on certain freehold titles granted between 1860 and 1910, the State owns all minerals (e.g. bauxite, coal and gold) and petroleum in Queensland—see s 8 Mineral Resources Act 1989 and earlier provisions and s 9 Petroleum Act 1923 and s 26 Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004. This ownership is confirmed by subsection (1).
Example 2—Quarry material
The State owns quarry material on certain lands in Queensland, including all Crown lands—see s 45 Forestry Act 1959. This ownership is confirmed by subsection (1).
Example 3—Fauna
With limited exceptions, the State owns all indigenous fauna in Queensland—see s 7 Fauna Conservation Act 1974. This ownership is confirmed by subsection (1).
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