Hydrogen industry regulatory reform consultation
Consultation has concluded
Help shape Queensland’s hydrogen industry
We’re seeking feedback from the hydrogen sector and the broader community on the next stage of regulatory reforms that may be needed to support the development of Queensland’s hydrogen industry.
This review delivers on our commitment in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan to review Queensland’s regulatory framework to support the effective regulation of hydrogen development. It will ensure our growing hydrogen industry develops safely and sustainably.
It follows an important industry milestone: the passing of the Gas Supply and Other Legislation (Hydrogen Industry Development) Amendment Act 2023 in Queensland Parliament on 10 October 2023. This legislation provides clear approval pathways for transporting hydrogen in pipelines.
Consultation paper
We’re asking for feedback on options proposed in a new consultation paper: An effective regulatory framework for Queensland’s hydrogen industry.
The following key areas of the regulatory framework are considered in this survey:
- Planning framework
- Renewable energy
- Pipelines
- Common user infrastructure
- Water
- Safety
- Environment
- Community impacts and benefits
- Hydrogen storage
We welcome your feedback on the proposed options, survey questions and any other suggestions as part of this review.
Consultation closes 5pm, Friday 1 March 2024.
Information sessions
Find out more about our consultation paper and the feedback process.
Register for a one-hour information session:
Have your say
- Read the consultation paper.
- Provide your feedback by either
- filling out the online survey
- uploading a written submission.
Submit by 5pm, Friday 1 March 2024.
Privacy statement
The Department of Energy and Climate (the department) is collecting personal information in this survey. Your responses will assist us to consider and analyse options and their impacts in the development of regulatory changes to support Queensland’s growing hydrogen industry. Survey responses and submissions may also be published on the department’s website and included in a consultation paper report online. Feedback will also be used for related research, policy or planning functions within the department.
Your responses may be disclosed to other state government agencies for the purpose of policy or planning functions related to hydrogen regulatory reform.
The department will collect your personal information and may contact you to seek further feedback. Unless authorised or required by law, your personal information will not otherwise be disclosed without your consent. More information about the department's privacy policy is available on our website.
The survey is hosted on the Engagement HQ website. The department is not responsible for the privacy, security practices or content of the Engagement HQ website. Please refer to Engagement HQ's privacy policy for more detail.
More information
If you have any questions about the survey or your submission, email haveyoursayhydrogenqld@epw.qld.gov.au.