The Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit has been updated to assist and inform landholders as they respond to and negotiate with energy industry representatives about accessing land and developing renewable energy projects.

With Queensland containing significant prime farmland it is essential that any potential impacts on the productivity of the agriculture sector are carefully considered throughout the rollout of renewable energy projects. This resource offers the sector a tool to help negotiate for mutually beneficial land sharing agreements, and allows landholders to make confident, informed decisions regarding their land usage.

The Toolkit contains:

Detailed checklists to guide you through every stage of developer negotiations.
Practical, step-by-step guidance for each phase of renewable energy project development.
Real-world insights from legal and financial professionals, government bodies, and landholders who've been through the process themselves.
Clear information on benefit sharing, community engagement and social license considerations.
An extensive library of further resources.

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What's Inside

The Toolkit takes you through eight sections covering the renewable energy sector in Queensland, how developers approach landholders, and every step of the renewable energy development process — including key landholder considerations, an overview of agreements, and a range of practical resources and checklists to support informed decision making.

Renewable Sector Overview

Get up to speed on Queensland's evolving energy system, including projects under construction and proposed, and the State Government's Queensland Energy Roadmap.

The Developer Perspective

Understand what makes a site attractive to renewable developers, and the constraints that shape where and how projects go ahead.

Key Considerations for Landholders

A clear rundown of the factors that matter most — timelines, potential benefits, impacts, and consultation requirements — plus an important reminder: landholders always have the right to say "no" to developers.

Landholder Agreements and Project Development Processes

Covers the types of agreements farmers are likely to be presented with, guidance on getting the right advice, and a step-by-step overview of the development process itself.

Landholder Checklists and Useful Resources

Five practical checklists — covering proponents, agreements, negotiations, and finance and tax — plus curated links to further reading from trusted industry and government sources.

The 2026 Edition of the Toolkit Is Here — Help Us Spread the Word

The Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit has just been updated, with new and expanded guidance to help farmers navigate renewable energy proposals on their land. Already a trusted, go-to resource across the industry, the refreshed Toolkit gives landholders even clearer, more comprehensive information to understand their rights, weigh their options, and make informed decisions with confidence.

Developed by the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF), the Toolkit is completely free — but its impact depends on reach. Right now, many landholders don't yet know this new and improved version exists. Every share puts vital, up-to-date information directly in front of a farmer who needs it.

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