Submission on A fresh start for Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Framework

June 2026 – TMBF supports reform of Queensland’s Environmental Offsets Framework to improve clarity, transparency and delivery. The current review is an important opportunity to ensure offsets deliver genuine conservation outcomes rather than simply providing an administrative pathway for approving residual environmental harm.

For Moreton Bay, the key issue is that many marine and coastal values are complex, connected and difficult to replace. Offsets must not be used to justify avoidable impacts to these values.

The reformed framework should ensure that offsets remain a last resort, financial settlements reflect the true cost of delivery, the Offset Account is used transparently and strategically, and regulation is clear, enforceable and outcome-focused.

Our Submission can be read below, or you can download a PDF here.