The Queensland Renewable Energy Council (QREC) has welcomed Parliament’s passage of legislation to establish the Queensland Productivity Commission, which aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance transparency and accountability, and reduce regulatory burden on innovation.
QREC Chief Executive Officer Katie-Anne Mulder said improving regulatory efficiency and facilitating evidence-based decision-making would lead to better policy outcomes across Queensland’s industries, including renewable energy.
“QREC supported the Crisafulli Government’s immediate action to suspend the Best Practice Industrial Conditions (BPIC) requirements on renewable energy projects and looks forward to participating in the Commission’s first inquiry on the conditions,” Ms Mulder said.
“The success of the Queensland Productivity Commission will depend on its ability to conduct independent research, identify regulatory gaps and overlaps, encourage evidence-based policymaking, and promote innovation and best practices.”
Ms Mulder noted that QREC participated in the Parliamentary Inquiry into the legislation and looks forward to working with the Government on the Commission’s establishment and operations.
“QREC welcomes the Government’s commitment to making the Commission’s first task a review of the building and construction industry,” she said.
Link to QREC submission on Queensland Productivity Commission Bill 2024