- The Crisafulli Government has delivered a key Destination 2045 commitment, simplifying tourism approvals across Queensland's natural areas after passing the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.
- Tourism operators will benefit from a single integrated permission across protected areas, State forests, recreation areas and State marine parks.
- The reforms will reduce duplication and streamline approvals while maintaining Queensland's strong environmental safeguards.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered a major Destination 2045 commitment, after passing the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 through the Queensland Parliament.
Under the legislation, the Crisafulli Government will streamline approvals across the State's natural areas, reducing unnecessary red tape while maintaining strong environmental protections.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future after a decade of decline under Labor, ensuring businesses no longer need to submit multiple permit applications for activities, such as guided tours in Queensland's natural areas.
For too long, operators seeking to run experiences across Queensland's national parks, State forests, recreation areas and marine parks have been required to navigate multiple approvals, multiple fees, separate permit processes and different expiry dates across different land tenures.
The reform is a key commitment under Destination 2045, the Crisafulli Government's 20-year tourism plan, which identified reducing regulatory barriers as critical to unlocking new investment, supporting operators and delivering 45 new ecotourism experiences by 2045.
The reforms replace that duplication with a single integrated tourism permission, creating a simpler and more efficient pathway for operators, while maintaining Queensland's existing environmental safeguards and assessment requirements.
For example, an operator running a guided experience that crosses a national park, State forest and State marine park will no longer need separate permits and approvals for each tenure.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the reform was about delivering what was promised and backing Queensland's tourism industry to grow.
"When we launched Destination 2045, we said we would make it easier for tourism operators to invest, grow and create new experiences across Queensland," Minister Powell said.
"Less time spent navigating red tape means more time attracting visitors, creating jobs and supporting regional communities.
"We're delivering Queensland's tourism future while protecting the natural environment that makes our State so special."
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) CEO Natassia Wheeler welcomed the new legislation which was a reform long advocated for by industry and strongly backed by QTIC.
"This reform demonstrates that industry voices are being heard," Ms Wheeler said.
"It shows what can be achieved when operators, government and peak bodies work together toward a clear, shared goal – a more competitive, innovative and resilient visitor economy."
The new single integrated framework is scheduled to commence in mid-2026.
