Session 9. Oral Presentation for: The landholder journey – coexistence lessons from Queensland’s gas industry

Presented on 27 May 2025: Session 9 In this era of energy transition, the relationship between industry, community and landholders has never been more critical. The long-term, mutually beneficial coexistence of these stakeholders must be built on an appreciation of the community and the landholders’ experience of change. The concept of the ‘landholder journey’, social licence to operate and social capital, offers opportunities, challenges and leading practice to build to sustainable coexistence, social acceptance and enduring community benefits. This paper is informed by work undertaken by Coexistence Queensland, formerly known as the GasFields Commission Queensland. Coexistence Queensland has a unique remit, as the only independent statutory body of its type across Australia. By drawing on the experiences gained from the development of the onshore gas industry in Queensland, the paper aims to provide valuable insights for policy makers, industry leaders and community representatives seeking to foster harmonious relationships and sustainable industry development. To access the Oral Presentation click the link below. To read the full paper click here