Body Name:	Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health
Body Description:	Under the Resources Safety and Health Queensland Act 2020 (the Act),the functions of the Commissioner are to: • advise the Minister on matters relating to safety and health in the resources sector; • respond to requests by the Minister for advice on particular matters, including, for example, the strategic direction of RSHQ; • chair the coal mining safety and health advisory committee; • chair the mining safety and health advisory committee; • engage with representatives of the explosives sector, and petroleum and gas sector, about promoting and protecting the safety and health of persons who may be affected by the operation of those sectors; • monitor, review, and report to the Minister on the performance of RSHQ’s functions; perform any other functions given to the Commissioner under the Act or another Act.
Body Function:	Statutory Office Holder
Constitution Date:	01/07/2020
Contact Officer Name:	Maura Thompson
Street Address:	Level 17 53 Albert Street BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Postal Address:	PO Box 15216 BRISBANE EAST, QLD 4002
Phone Number:	(07) 3199 7402
Email:	commissioner@rshq.qld.gov.au
Last Updated:	20/12/2023
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Body is Active:	Yes
Reporting Requirements:	Annual Report
Max Appointees:	1
Chairperson Remuneration Rate:	Annual Fee
Members Remuneration Rate:	Not applicable
Approval Process:	Cabinet and Governor in Council
Body Region:	Brisbane and surrounds

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