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    Commissioner for Resources Safety and Health


    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: 05/11/2024
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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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    For information on the Queensland Register of Appointees to Government Bodies please email Register.Appointees@premiers.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3003 9247.

    To report an omission or request an update of the Queensland Register of Appointees to Government Bodies, please email Register.Appointees@premiers.qld.gov.au. All requests for changes will be verified. As a result, changes are not made immediately.

    Last updated:
    28 November, 2023