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[CP p.5]", "A Queensland planned and built for growth. [CP p.5]", "HOUSING SUPPLY", "ECONOMIC PROSPERITY", "LIVEABLE PLACES" ], "watch_terms": [ "Private sector investment", "Number of jobs created", "Number of homes delivered" ], "avoid_claiming_without_evidence": [] }, "review_note": "" }, "strategy_brief_md": "# Economic Development Queensland — Strategy Brief\n\n**Reporting period**: 2024-25\n**Corporate plan in force**: 2025-26\n**Annual Report**: [2024-25](https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)\n\n## Vision\n\n> A Queensland planned and built for growth. [CP p.5] [CP p.5]\n\n## Our purpose / purposes\n\n> To enable transformative developments across the State with pace. [CP p.5]\n\n## Government priorities for this department\n\n- HOUSING SUPPLY\n- ECONOMIC PROSPERITY\n- LIVEABLE PLACES\n\n## Outcomes\n\n### Outcome 1: Housing Supply\nFacilitating and delivering housing supply at scale and pace across the State. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- approving more than 8,000 new homes and lots in Priority Development Areas (PDAs)\n- facilitating more than 38,500 homes through infrastructure provision in PDAs\n- delivering 1,179 homes in EDQ-led projects\n- committing to another 1,700 homes being delivered across a range of EDQ-led housing projects\n\n### Outcome 2: Economic Prosperity\nSupporting enterprise and job growth through precinct development and strategic investment. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- making 324 hectares of land available to the market to support industrial and commercial development\n- generating $830 million in private sector investment\n- creating or supporting more than 1,700 jobs through the facilitation of economic and community development projects\n\n### Outcome 3: Liveable Places\nPlanning, developing, and investing in great places for communities, focusing on commercial and industrial development. [CP p.5]\n\n**Key activities:**\n- approving more than 8,000 lots and homes in PDAs\n- releasing under-utilised government land to market to support Queensland communities\n\n## Values and principles\n\n_EDQ Guiding Principles_\n\n- ACT BOLDLY\n- PAVE THE WAY\n- BE CURIOUS\n- EMBRACE CHANGE\n- LOOK BEYOND WITH PURPOSE\n- TOGETHER\n- BE CONNECTED\n- RAISE THE BAR\n- THE HORIZON\n\n## What they will measure themselves on this year (targets from 2025-26 corporate plan)\n\n| Code | Measure | Target | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Private sector investment | Increase to $1 billion | |\n| CCE02 | Number of jobs created | 2,000 | |\n| CCE03 | Number of homes delivered | 20,000 | |\n\n## How they performed last year (results from 2024-25 annual report)\n\n| Code | Measure | Result | Status | Source |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| CCE01 | Private sector investment | $830 million | Achieved | |\n| CCE02 | Number of jobs created | 1,716 | Achieved | |\n| CCE03 | Number of homes delivered | 8,003 | Achieved | |", "strategy_overview_evidence_md": null, "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Economic Development Queensland - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:52:22.172292+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-QLD-049\n**Entity type**: Statutory Authority\n**Jurisdiction**: QLD\n**Portfolio**: State Development\n**Website**: https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| annual-reports | 1 |\n| other-pdfs | 2 |\n| pages | 10 |\n| strategies | 2 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- The head office and principal place of business is 1 William Street Brisbane QLD 4000.\n$'000\nMEDQ's objectives\nOperating surplus/(deficit) 7,683 The purpose of MEDQ is to enable transformative developments across the State with pace.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 4]\nOUR VISION OUR PURPOSE\nCreating and investing in sustainable places for To partner with industry, government and the\nQueensland to prosper. community to unlock development opportunities across\nQueensland delivering housing, enterprise and place-\nbased outcomes aligned with government priorities.\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 1,179\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 1,709\nSocial housing facilitated 380 276\nAffordable housing facilitated – EDQ Projects 635 345\nAffordable housing facilitated – non EDQ Projects1 525 Discontinued\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) 4,458 8,003\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 38,582\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 324\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The main purpose of the EDQ-EO is to enter into a work performance arrangement with\n(Increase)/decrease in land inventories 29,367 MEDQ under which the employees of the EDQ-EO perform work for MEDQ.\n(Increase)/decrease in prepayments (597) The reporting entity\nIncrease/(decrease) in payables 15,809 The consolidated financial statements include all income, expenses, assets, liabilities and equity of the ‘economic entity’ comprising MEDQ\nand the directly controlled EDQ-EO (refer to Note 35).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- 2024-25 MEDQ KMP\nHousing Supply and Delivery\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's industrial property development portfolio Short term employee expenses Long term Post Termination\nIndustrial Development encompassing established estates, strategic development areas, and key infrastructure assets. employee employment\nbenefits\nPosition expenses expenses\nMonetary Non-monetary\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's corporate services functions encompassing finance,\nBusiness Operations * marketing and engagement, people and culture and sustaintability. expenses benefits $'000 $'000 $'000\n$'000 $'000\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's infrastructure planning functions to facilitate Chief Executive Officer\nInfrastructure Services * development within Priority Development Areas (PDAs). (to 13/4/2025) 350 8 8 41 217\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Achievements » Established 3 Committees: Audit, Risk and Performance; People and Culture; and Investment\nand approved the Board and Committee charters.\n» Approved 53 policies across a range of EDQ’s functions including Financial, Human Resources,\nInformation Management, Information Security Management System, Governance, Legal, Risk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Brendan O'Farrell (Board Chair) 99 - - 11 110\nStrategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's corporate services functions encompassing Alison Quinn (Deputy Chair) 73 - - 8 81\nChief Operating Officer\ngovernance, legal, marketing, people and culture, sustainability, risk and compliance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Gail Black (Member) 76 - - 9 85\nGail Jukes (Member) 72 - - 8 80\nChief Infrastructure and Planning Officer Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's infrastructure services and planning functions.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Current Assets 668.3 718.7\nNon-Current Assets 862.1 1,013.7 CAPITAL STRUCTURE\nTotal Assets 1,530.4 1,732.4 EDQ derives its revenues from assets, projects and service fees from\ncustomers and must, to the extent practical, carry out its functions in a way\nCurrent Liabilities 74.8 56.0\nthat facilitates its long-term financial sustainability.\n Source: `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf)`\n- In 2024–25, EDQ:\n» supported housing delivery across Queensland by:\n» approving more than 8,000 new homes and lots in Priority Development Areas (PDAs)\n» facilitating more than 38,500 homes through infrastructure provision in PDAs\n» delivering 1,179 homes in EDQ-led projects\n» committing to another 1,700 homes being delivered across a range of EDQ-led housing projects.\n» supported economic development by:\n» making 324 hectares of land available to the market to support industrial and commercial development\n» generating $830 million in private sector investment\n» creating or supporting more than 1,700 jobs through the facilitation of economic and community\ndevelopment projects.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Achievements » Established 3 Committees: Audit, Risk and Performance; People and Culture; and Investment\nand approved the Board and Committee charters.\n» Approved 53 policies across a range of EDQ’s functions including Financial, Human Resources,\nInformation Management, Information Security Management System, Governance, Legal, Risk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37,38]\nk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n» Approved three EDQ Quarterly Performance Reports which were provided to the Minister.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- In 2024–25, EDQ:\n» supported housing delivery across Queensland by:\n» approving more than 8,000 new homes and lots in Priority Development Areas (PDAs)\n» facilitating more than 38,500 homes through infrastructure provision in PDAs\n» delivering 1,179 homes in EDQ-led projects\n» committing to another 1,700 homes being delivered across a range of EDQ-led housing projects.\n» supported economic development by:\n» making 324 hectares of land available to the market to support industrial and commercial development\n» generating $830 million in private sector investment\n» creating or supporting more than 1,700 jobs through the facilitation of economic and community\ndevelopment projects.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Additionally, the\n$40 million, 150-bed Rockpool Aged Care Home opened in March 2025.\n» Bundamba (Ipswich): Planning progressed on a 6.1-hectare site at Bundamba adjacent to the TAFE campus, with\ninfrastructure funded through the Australian Government’s Priority Works Stream to unlock up to 200 homes and a\nfuture neighbourhood centre, with works expected to start in 2025–26.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nSERVICE STANDARDS\nTARGET/EST ACTUAL\nEffectiveness measures\nValue of private sector investment generated through the facilitation of economic $846M $830M\nand community development projects\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas New measure New measure\nEfficiency measure\n90% of development applications determined within timeframe New measure New measure\nDiscontinued measures\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects1\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects2\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 1,179\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 1,709\nSocial housing facilitated 380 276\nAffordable housing facilitated – EDQ Projects 635 345\nAffordable housing facilitated – non EDQ Projects1 525 Discontinued\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) 4,458 8,003\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 38,582\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 324\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\n2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% 100%\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken3 Baseline to be Not completed\nset in 2024–25\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total 5.5%\nprocurement\nspend\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People4 4% 1%\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nations communities 100% 100%\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders (EDQ stakeholder survey) Baseline to be 60%\nset in 2024–25\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% 53%\nCultural capability training for staff 85% of staff 100%\nattending at\nleast 1 cultural\ntraining event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\nGender balance in leadership roles 50% women 51%\nSenior Officer\nand above\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- 2024-25 MEDQ KMP\nHousing Supply and Delivery\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's industrial property development portfolio Short term employee expenses Long term Post Termination\nIndustrial Development encompassing established estates, strategic development areas, and key infrastructure assets. employee employment\nbenefits\nPosition expenses expenses\nMonetary Non-monetary\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's corporate services functions encompassing finance,\nBusiness Operations * marketing and engagement, people and culture and sustaintability. expenses benefits $'000 $'000 $'000\n$'000 $'000\nExecutive Director Strategic leadership and direction of MEDQ's infrastructure planning functions to facilitate Chief Executive Officer\nInfrastructure Services * development within Priority Development Areas (PDAs). (to 13/4/2025) 350 8 8 41 217\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- INDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 Social\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 Social\nSocial Housing facilitated 380 Social\nAffordable Housing facilitated 1,160 Social\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDA) 4,458 Social\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 Social\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of economic and community development projects 1,487 Social\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 Social\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic and community development projects $20.48 Governance\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nKEY PERFORMANCE\nINDICATORS FOR 24-25\nINDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% Environmental\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken Baseline to be set in 24-25 Environmental\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total procurement spend Social\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People 4% Social\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nation communities 100% Social\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders* (EDQ Stakeholder Survey) Baseline to be set in 24-25 Governance\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% Environmental\n85% of staff attending at least\nCultural capability training for staff Social\n1 cultural training event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\n50% women Senior Officer and\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nSERVICE STANDARDS\nTARGET/EST ACTUAL\nEffectiveness measures\nValue of private sector investment generated through the facilitation of economic $846M $830M\nand community development projects\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas New measure New measure\nEfficiency measure\n90% of development applications determined within timeframe New measure New measure\nDiscontinued measures\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects1\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects2\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- INDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 Social\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 Social\nSocial Housing facilitated 380 Social\nAffordable Housing facilitated 1,160 Social\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDA) 4,458 Social\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 Social\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of economic and community development projects 1,487 Social\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 Social\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic and community development projects $20.48 Governance\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n- [Page 10]\nKEY PERFORMANCE\nINDICATORS FOR 24-25\nINDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% Environmental\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken Baseline to be set in 24-25 Environmental\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total procurement spend Social\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People 4% Social\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nation communities 100% Social\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders* (EDQ Stakeholder Survey) Baseline to be set in 24-25 Governance\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% Environmental\n85% of staff attending at least\nCultural capability training for staff Social\n1 cultural training event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\n50% women Senior Officer and\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 1,179\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 1,709\nSocial housing facilitated 380 276\nAffordable housing facilitated – EDQ Projects 635 345\nAffordable housing facilitated – non EDQ Projects1 525 Discontinued\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) 4,458 8,003\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 38,582\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 324\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\n2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% 100%\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken3 Baseline to be Not completed\nset in 2024–25\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total 5.5%\nprocurement\nspend\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People4 4% 1%\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nations communities 100% 100%\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders (EDQ stakeholder survey) Baseline to be 60%\nset in 2024–25\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% 53%\nCultural capability training for staff 85% of staff 100%\nattending at\nleast 1 cultural\ntraining event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\nGender balance in leadership roles 50% women 51%\nSenior Officer\nand above\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Figure 6: Diversity target group data\nPERCENTAGE OF TOTAL WORKFORCE\nDIVERSITY GROUPS NUMBER (HEADCOUNT)*\n(CALCULATED ON HEADCOUNT)\nWoman 98 56.32%\nAboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait\n<5 <5%\nIslander Peoples\nPeople with disability 5 2.87%\nCulturally and Linguistically Diverse – Speak\n17 9.77%\na language at home other than English^\n*To ensure privacy, in tables where there are less than 5 respondents in a category, specific numbers should be replaced by <5.\n^This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages or Australian South Sea Islander languages spoken at home.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Workers' compensation premium 20\nHousing Support The Commonwealth Government allocated $100.5 million to the Where there is an obligation to return\nProgram (HSP) Queensland Government to fund infrastructure projects that expedite unspent funds, a liability is recognised Payroll tax 1,458\nhousing development, and support the National Housing Accord target of with a corresponding reduction to grant Other employee related expenses 350\n1.2 million of well located homes by mid-2029. revenue.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- INVESTMENT PROPERTY $'000\nLand - at fair value 411,302\nBuildings - at fair value 648\nTotal investment property 411,950\nReconciliation of movement in investment property\nTransfer in from other Queensland Government entity at 1 July 2024 383,642\nAcquisitions 12,091\nTransfers between asset classes 5,871\nNet revaluations increments / (decrements) recognised in operating result 10,346\nCarrying amount at 30 June 2025 411,950\nAccounting policy\nInvestment property, which is property held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation, is initially recognised at cost including\ndevelopment costs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- PROVISIONS $'000\nCurrent\nThe following table sets out a maturity analysis of future undiscounted lease payments receivable under the MEDQ's operating and finance\nleases: Infrastructure development 26,249\nLoan discounts 10,879\n2025 2025\nTotal current provisions 37,128\n$'000 $'000\nOperating Finance Non-current\nleases leases Infrastructure development 103,976\nLoan discounts 4,290\nLess than 1 year 8,030 294\nTotal non-current provisions 108,266\n1 - 2 years 8,017 294\n2 - 3 years 8,205 294\nInfrastructure Loan Discount\nTotal\n3 - 4 years 8,538 148 Movement in provision Provision Provision\n4 - 5 years 8,823 148 Transfer in from other Queensland Government entity at 1\nJuly 2024 1 04,882 13,099 117,981\nMore than 5 years 21,599 1,137\nAdditional provision recognised 5 6,922 9,267 66,189\nTotal leases 63,212 2,315\nReduction in provision as a result of payments (29,510) (7,131) (36,641)\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- PROVISIONS $'000\nCurrent\nInfrastructure development 26,249\nLoan discounts 10,879\nTotal current provisions 37,128\nNon-current\nInfrastructure development 103,976\nLoan discounts 4,290\nTotal non-current provisions 108,266\nInfrastructure Loan Discount\nTotal\nMovement in provision Provision Provision\nTransfer in from other Queensland Government entity at 1\nJuly 2024 1 04,882 13,099 117,981\nAdditional provision recognised 5 6,922 9,267 66,189\nReduction in provision as a result of payments (29,510) (7,131) (36,641)\nReversal of provision (2,069) (66) (2,135)\nCarrying amount at 30 June 2025 130,225 1 5,169 145,394\nAccounting policy\nProvisions are recorded when MEDQ has a present obligation, either legal or constructive, as a result of a past event, and an economic\noutflow is probable and can be reliably measured.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Transfer in from other Queensland Government entity at 1 July 2024 877 1,327 2,204\nAcquisitions 372 - 372\nLiquidity risk The risk that MEDQ may encounter difficulty in meeting obligations MEDQ is exposed to liquidity risk in\nRevaluation decrements recognised in operating result 1,288 - 1,288\nassociated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or respect of its payables in Note 20 and\nRevaluation increments / (decrements) recognised in equity - 161 161 another financial asset.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The QSR is available via Queensland Treasury’s website at\nhttps://www.treasury.qld.gov.au/programs-and-policies/queensland-sustainability-report Right-of-use assets 1,685 - - 1,685\nNo adjustments to the carrying value of assets were recognised during the financial year as a result of climate-related risks impacting current Total non-current assets 1,022,664 - - 1,022,664\naccounting estimates and judgements.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- CONSOLIDATED AND PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECONCILIATION Current liabilities\nStatement of Comprehensive Income MEDQ MEDQ Payables 52,364 31,136 (31,136) 52,364 (b)\nMEDQ Eliminations\nEO consolidated\nBorrowings 3,460 - - 3,460\n2025 2025 2025 2025\n$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Lease liabilities 51 - - 51\nIncome from continuing operations Accrued employee benefits 1,778 - - 1,778\nUser charges and fees 79,603 - - 79,603 Provisions 37,128 - - 37,128\nGrants and other contributions 39,205 - - 39,205 Other liabilities 4,871 - - 4,871\nInterest 18,970 - - 18,970 Other liabilities 99,652 31,136 (31,136) 99,652\nOther revenue 7,761 31,136 (31,136) 7,761 (a)\nNon-current liabilities\nTotal revenue 145,539 - - 145,539\nBorrowings 106,918 - - 106,918\nGains on disposal / revaluation of assets 12,341 - - 12,341\nLease liabilities 40 - - 40\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Operating result after income tax equivalents 38,799 - (31,116) 7,683\nIncrease in asset revaluation surplus 24,425 - - 24,425\nTOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 63,224 - (31,116) 32,108\n(a) Employee expenses and audit fees paid by EDQ-EO which are reimbursed by MEDQ (the parent).\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| $5.5 million, 5.5 million | Employee expenses\nThe variance of $5.5 million above budget reflects the increase in FTE's as a result of MEDQ's corporate structure post 1 July 2024\nseparation from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $100.5 million, 100.5 million, 1.2 million | Workers' compensation premium 20\nHousing Support The Commonwealth Government allocated $100.5 million to the Where there is an obligation to return\nProgram (HSP) Queensland Government to fund infrastructure projects that expedite unspent funds, a liability is recognised Payroll tax 1,458\nhousing development, and support the National Housing Accord target of with a corresponding reduction to grant Other employee related expenses 350\n1.2 million of | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $80.5 million, 80.5 million | Explanation of major variances - Consolidated Statement of Financial Position\nCash and cash equivalents\nContractual maturity\nThe variance of $80.5 million above budget is primarily due to unbudgeted cash reserves from increased infrastructure charge receipts and\nFinancial liabilities < 1 year 1-5 years > 5 years Total\ndeferred expenses. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $22.5 million, 22.5 million | Borrowings 6,739 63,710 72,422 142,871 Current and non-current land inventories, property plant and equipment and investment properties\nLease liabilities 51 40 - 91 The variance of $22.5 million above budget is primarily due to unbudgeted fair value uplifts in respect of investment properties and land\nassets and lower than budgeted sales. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $71.0 million, $82 million, $9.2 million, $1.8 million, 71.0 million, 82 million | Grants and subsidies\nThe variance of $71.0 million under budget is primarily due to a timing variance of $82 million in grants offset by an unbudgeted $9.2 million\nBuilding Acceleration Fund (BAF) concessional loan discount and $1.8 million infrastructure asset donated. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $157.9 million, $146.9 million, $938.1 million, 157.9 million, 146.9 million, 938.1 million | [Page 10]\nCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S REPORT\nIncome Expenses\nTotal income for the 2024–25 financial year of Total expenses for the 2024–25 financial year of\n$157.9 million consists of: $146.9 million includes:\nBalance Sheet\nA strong balance sheet position with net assets of $938.1 million as at 30 June 2025. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $215.6 million, 215.6 million | Wages and salaries 21,423\nGrants Nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations Revenue recognition policies Annual leave levy / expense 2,372\nSocial and Affordable The Queensland Government allocated $215.6 million in funding over Sick leave expense 590\nHousing (SAH) three years to support the delivery and construction of Social and\nLong service leave levy / expense 597\nAffordable Housing (SAH) projects. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $5.5 million, 5.5 million | The variance of $5.5 million above budget reflects the increase in FTE's as a result of MEDQ's corporate structure post 1 July 2024\nseparation from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $49.7 million, 49.7 million | 2025 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 Current and non-current receivables\nThe variance of $49.7 million below budget is primarily due to timing of Catalyst Infrastructure Fund (CIF) and BAF projects resulting in less\nPayables 54,160 - - 54,160 funding drawn down by developers. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $7.4 million, 7.4 million | Other liabilities 4,561 - - 4,561\nCurrent and non-current payables\nTotal financial liabilities 65,511 63,750 72,422 201,683\nThe variance of $7.4 million above budget is primarily due to the recognition of end of financial year funding deferrals payable to the\nDepartment of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $79.7 million, $34.7 million, $44.8 million, 79.7 million, 34.7 million, 44.8 million | Supplies and services\nThe variance of $79.7 million under budget is primarily due to lower cost of land sales of $34.7 million in development projects at Lumina,\nOonoonba, Sunshine Coast Industrial Park (Stage 2) and Yeronga, and $44.8 million primarily due to deferring payments related to\ninfrastructure and housing programs including the Regional Industrial Land Improvement Program. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $100 million, 100 million | Termination benefits 909\nGrowth Area Compact The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Other employee benefits 1,400\nFund (GAC) allocated $100 million to fund trunk infrastructure and early services in\nRevenue is recognised when funds are\nEmployee related expenses\nCaboolture West Growth Area.\nreceived consistent with AASB1058 . | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $12.3 million, 12.3 million | This facility reduces the exposure to Gains on disposal/revaluation of assets\nliquidity risk by ensuring there are sufficient funds available to meet employee and The variance of $12.3 million above budget is primarily due to unbudgeted gains from the revaluation of investment properties and the sale of\nsupplier obligations as they fall due. land subject to a lease conversion which were not included in the budget. | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $846M, $830M, $1,000 , $20.48 , $21.57 | 2024–25 2024–25\nSERVICE STANDARDS\nTARGET/EST ACTUAL\nEffectiveness measures\nValue of private sector investment generated through the facilitation of economic $846M $830M\nand community development projects\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas New measure New measure\nEfficiency measure\n90% of development applications determined within timeframe New measure New measure\nDiscontinued measures\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported th | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $1,000 , $20.48 | INDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 Social\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 Social\nSocial Housing facilitated 380 Social\nAffordable Housing facilitated 1,160 Social\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDA) 4,458 Social\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 Social\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of | `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)` |\n| $1,000 , $20.48 , $21.57 | 2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 1,179\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 1,709\nSocial housing facilitated 380 276\nAffordable housing facilitated – EDQ Projects 635 345\nAffordable housing facilitated – non EDQ Projects1 525 Discontinued\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) 4,458 8,003\nDwellings facilitated by infrastru | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $100.5 million, 100.5 million, 1.2 million | Workers' compensation premium 20\nHousing Support The Commonwealth Government allocated $100.5 million to the Where there is an obligation to return\nProgram (HSP) Queensland Government to fund infrastructure projects that expedite unspent funds, a liability is recognised Payroll tax 1,458\nhousing development, and support the National Housing Accord target of with a corresponding reduction to grant Other employee related expenses 350\n1.2 million of | `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)` |\n| $14.4, $21.9 | [pages 10,11,12,13,14,15]\nolders* (EDQ Stakeholder Survey) Baseline to be set in 24-25 Governance\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% Environmental\n85% of staff attending at least\nCultural capability training for staff Social\n1 cultural training event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\n50% women Senior Officer and\nGender balance in leadership roles Social\nabove\nSafety training refresh for all staff 100% Social\nTotal recordable incide | `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)` |\n| 1 million | KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS\nPRIORITY: HOUSING SUPPLY 25-26 FY TARGET 28-29 FY TARGET\nPDA PROGRAM\nOUTCOMES\nHomes facilitated through PDA declaration 14,010 16,500\nHomes approved in PDAs 4,904 7,810 Contribute to 1 million homes by 2044 to support Queensland’s growth. | `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 1,179\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 1,709\nSocial housing facilitated 380 276\nAffordable housing facilitated – EDQ Projects 635 345\nAffordable housing facilitated – non EDQ Projects1 525 Discontinued\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) 4,458 8,003\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 38,582\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 324\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- INDICATOR 24-25 TARGET ESG FRAMEWORK\nPRIORITY: HOUSING DELIVERY\nDwellings delivered by EDQ (under construction/completed) 760 Social\nDwellings committed by EDQ (under contract) 1,779 Social\nSocial Housing facilitated 380 Social\nAffordable Housing facilitated 1,160 Social\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas (PDA) 4,458 Social\nDwellings facilitated by infrastructure in PDAs 24,198 Social\nPRIORITY: GROWING ENTERPRISE\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of economic and community development projects 1,487 Social\nHectares of land available to support enterprise development 334 Social\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic and community development projects $20.48 Governance\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf)`\n- Key achievements include:\n» EDQ acquired and settled land to support future industrial development within the Mount Isa, Curra and Gympie areas.\n» At Lumina within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct:\n» The $80 million Proxima development was completed, establishing a Centre for Excellence in childhood learning in\npartnership with range of specialist service providers.\n» EDQ and Niecon settled on a 2,000m2 site to support the delivery of a $70 million development to establish the Gold\nCoast Life Sciences Centre.\n» Northwest Healthcare held a “topping out” ceremony for their $154 million RDX development in November 2024.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- In 2024–25, EDQ:\n» supported housing delivery across Queensland by:\n» approving more than 8,000 new homes and lots in Priority Development Areas (PDAs)\n» facilitating more than 38,500 homes through infrastructure provision in PDAs\n» delivering 1,179 homes in EDQ-led projects\n» committing to another 1,700 homes being delivered across a range of EDQ-led housing projects.\n» supported economic development by:\n» making 324 hectares of land available to the market to support industrial and commercial development\n» generating $830 million in private sector investment\n» creating or supporting more than 1,700 jobs through the facilitation of economic and community\ndevelopment projects.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\n2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% 100%\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken3 Baseline to be Not completed\nset in 2024–25\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total 5.5%\nprocurement\nspend\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People4 4% 1%\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nations communities 100% 100%\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders (EDQ stakeholder survey) Baseline to be 60%\nset in 2024–25\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% 53%\nCultural capability training for staff 85% of staff 100%\nattending at\nleast 1 cultural\ntraining event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\nGender balance in leadership roles 50% women 51%\nSenior Officer\nand above\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Figure 1: Total staffing\nTOTAL STAFFING NUMBER\nHeadcount 174\nPaid FTE 164.12\nFigure 2: Occupation types by FTE\nOCCUPATION TYPES BY FTE PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL FTE\nCorporate 0%\nFrontline and frontline support 100%\nFigure 3: Appointment type by FTE\nAPPOINTMENT TYPES BY FTE PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL FTE\nPermanent 87.08%\nTemporary 1.83%\nCasual 0%\nContract 11.09%\nFigure 4: Employment status type by headcount\nEMPLOYMENT STATUS TYPES BY HEADCOUNT PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL FTE\nFull-time 87.36%\nPart-time 12.64%\nCasual 0%\nA key milestone this year was the co-design of our Guiding Principles in collaboration with our staff.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Achievements » Established 3 Committees: Audit, Risk and Performance; People and Culture; and Investment\nand approved the Board and Committee charters.\n» Approved 53 policies across a range of EDQ’s functions including Financial, Human Resources,\nInformation Management, Information Security Management System, Governance, Legal, Risk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 43]\nMINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND\nStatement of Cash Flows\nfor the year ended 30 June 2025\n2025 2025\nOriginal Budget\nActual\nBudget variance*\nCASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $'000 $'000 $'000\nInflows: Note\nUser charges and fees 101,660 117,083 (15,423)\nGrants and other contributions 57,896 143,632 (85,736)\nInterest receipts 8,789 14,041 (5,252)\nGST input tax credits from ATO 8,748 - 8,748\nGST collected from customers 6,190 - 6,190\nOther 7,863 5,373 2,490\nOutflows:\nEmployee expenses (31,796) (26,850) (4,946)\nPayments for land inventories (26,776) (76,889) 50,113\nSupplies and services (11,355) (117,038) 105,683\nGrants and subsidies (16,898) (97,067) 80,169\nFinance / borrowing costs (600) (6,066) 5,466\nGST paid to suppliers (9,763) - (9,763)\nGST remitted to ATO (5,046) - (5,046)\nTax equivalents paid (6,072) - (6,072)\nOther (4,447) (9,121) 4,674\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Total categorisation 598,374 5,580 603,954 Financial risk management\n(a) Risk exposure\nFinancial risk management is implemented pursuant to Queensland Government and MEDQ policies.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Filter posts\nSearch\nCategory\nMedia Type\nEnabling housing delivery through the Maroochydore City Centre PDA\nHousing supply\nMay 6, 2026\nEngaging early: How stakeholder collaboration drives successful PDAs\nHousing supply\nApril 21, 2026\nGiving more Queenslanders a Place to Call Home\nHousing supply\nApril 20, 2026\nUnlocking housing supply through enabling infrastructure at Elliot Springs, Townsville\nInfrastructure\nApril 6, 2026\nEDQ Industry Forum: progress and priorities\nEvents\nMarch 10, 2026\nThe value of Priority Development Areas in housing supply\nHousing supply\nMarch 9, 2026\nEDQ’s 2025 year in review: Delivering for Queensland at scale and pace\nEconomic growth\nDecember 15, 2025\nWhat’s next for Queensland?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/news/)`\n- [Page 4]\nQueensland Government\nPerformance report 2024–25\nRegulator model practices and supporting Evidence to support alignment with regulator Actions undertaken to improve regulatory\nprinciples model practices activities\nModel practice 1: Ensure regulatory activity is • EDQ’s unique planning and approval powers • Transition to a standalone statutory body from\nproportionate to risk and minimises unnecessary under the ED Act enable streamlined 1 July 2024 to provide greater agility and\nburden. development assessment within PDAs, reducing flexibility to respond to housing and economic\nSupporting principles: red tape and accelerating housing supply. development priorities.\n• Low-risk development in PDAs is categorised as • EDQ has an established strategic framework that\n• a proportionate approach is applied to\n Source: `other-pdfs/Economic-Development-Queensland-Regulator-Performance-Report-2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Economic-Development-Queensland-Regulator-Performance-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Other highlights include:\n» declaration of the Southern Thornlands and Waraba PDAs which will provide around 38,000 new homes in the Redland\nand Moreton Bay areas respectively\n» preparation for the July 2025 declaration of the North Harbour and Mount Peter PDAs which will provide around\n22,200 homes in the Moreton Bay and Cairns regions\n» commencement of a 281-dwelling precinct at Yeronga including a 37-townhome project by JGL Properties, a\n169-apartment retirement project by Retire Australia and a 75-unit social and affordable housing project by Brisbane\nHousing Company\n» the release of 5.2 hectares of prime development-ready land to the market at Lumina, Gold Coast and Meadowbrook,\nLogan to support housing development\n» acquisition of land to support the future industrial development needs within the Mount Isa, Curra and Gympie areas\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Achievements » Established 3 Committees: Audit, Risk and Performance; People and Culture; and Investment\nand approved the Board and Committee charters.\n» Approved 53 policies across a range of EDQ’s functions including Financial, Human Resources,\nInformation Management, Information Security Management System, Governance, Legal, Risk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 35]\nREMUNERATION\nMeetings/committee Approved annual Approved sub- Actual fees\nPosition Name\nattendance6 fee committee fees received\nChairperson Brendan 14 Board Meetings $100,000 p.a. $10,000 p.a. $110,000\nO’Farrell\n9 Committee Meetings\nDeputy Alison Quinn 12 Board Meetings $75,000 p.a. $6,000 p.a. $81,000\nChairperson\n9 Committee Meetings\nMember Gail Black 14 Board Meetings $75,000 p.a. $10,000 p.a. $85,000\n9 Committee Meetings\nMember Julie Boyd 13 Board Meetings $75,000 p.a. $11,000 p.a. $86,000\n13 Committee Meetings\nMember Gail Jukes 14 Board Meetings $75,000 p.a. $6,000 p.a. $80,000\n5 Committee Meetings\nMember Chris McCluskey 14 Board Meetings $75,000 p.a. $5,000 p.a. $80,000\n9 Committee Meetings\nMember John Sosso1 6 Board Meetings N/A N/A N/A\nMember Paul Williams2 1 Board Meeting N/A N/A N/A\nMember Rachel 2 Board Meetings N/A N/A N/A\nCrossland3\n3 Committee Meeting\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 37]\nBASIS FOR ANNUAL REPORT\nSUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT\nREQUIREMENT REFERENCE\nGovernance – risk » Risk management ARRs – section 14.1 Page 29\nmanagement and\n» Audit committee ARRs – section 14.2 Page 22\naccountability\n» Internal audit ARRs – section 14.3 Page 30\n» External scrutiny ARRs – section 14.4 Page 30\n» Information systems and recordkeeping ARRs – section 14.5 Page 30\n» Information Security Attestation ARRs – section 14.6 N/A\nGovernance – human » Strategic workforce planning and ARRs – section 15.1 Page 32\nresources performance\n» Early retirement, redundancy and Directive No.04/18 Page 32\nretrenchment Early Retirement,\nRedundancy and\nRetrenchment\nARRs – section 15.2\nOpen Data » Statement advising publication of ARRs – section 16 Page 1\ninformation\n» Consultancies ARRs – section 31.1 Page 30\n» Overseas travel ARRs – section 31.2 Page 30\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 29]\n2024–25 2024–25\nINDICATOR\nTARGET ACTUAL\nPRIORITY: MARKET LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY\nNew projects and PDAs to undertake a Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment 100% 100%\nCorporate carbon emissions baseline assessment undertaken3 Baseline to be Not completed\nset in 2024–25\nValue of First Nations Procurement 5% of total 5.5%\nprocurement\nspend\nDirect employment of identified First Nations People4 4% 1%\nNumber of new EDQ projects engaged with First Nations communities 100% 100%\nTrust and recognition by industry and stakeholders (EDQ stakeholder survey) Baseline to be 60%\nset in 2024–25\nSustainability and ESG training for all staff 80% 53%\nCultural capability training for staff 85% of staff 100%\nattending at\nleast 1 cultural\ntraining event\nPRIORITY: ORGANISATIONAL ENABLERS\nGender balance in leadership roles 50% women 51%\nSenior Officer\nand above\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 34,35,36,37,38]\nk\nManagement, CEO and the Board.\n» Endorsed the 2024–28 Strategic Plan and 2024–25 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister.\n» Endorsed the 2025–29 Strategic Plan and 2025–26 Operational Plan for approval by the Minister\nwhich are re-aligned to Government priorities and informed by a Board strategy day that set\nthe strategic direction of the organisation.\n» Supported EDQ to undertake its core business by approving 16 business cases, transaction\ndocuments and project updates.\n» Approved EDQ’s Risk Appetite Statement and Framework.\n» Approved three EDQ Quarterly Performance Reports which were provided to the Minister.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 38]\nMINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND\nCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nfor the year ended 30 June 2025\nConsolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 2\nConsolidated Statement of Financial Position 3\nConsolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 4\nFINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nConsolidated Statement of Cash Flows (including Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows) 5\nAbout MEDQ and this Financial Report\n1 Basis of Financial Statement Preparation 7\n2 Corporate Restructure and Establishment of MEDQ 8\nNotes about Financial Performance\n3 User Charges and Fees 9\n4 Grants and Other Contributions 9\n5 Interest 10\nMinister for Economic Development Queensland 6 Other Revenue 10\n7 Gains on Disposal / Revaluation of Assets 10\n8 Employee Expenses 11\nConsolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2025\n9 Supplies and Services 12\n10 Grants and Subsidies 12\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [pages 38,39,40,41]\nther Expenses 13\nNotes about Financial Position\n15 Cash and Cash Equivalents 13\n16 Receivables 13\n17 Land Inventories 15\n18 Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation Expense 16\n19 Investment Property 17\n20 Payables 18\n21 Borrowings 18\n22 Leases 19\n23 Accrued Employee Benefits 20\n24 Provisions 21\n25 Other Liabilities 21\n26 Income Tax Equivalents 22\nNotes about Risks and Other Accounting Uncertainties\n27 Fair Value Measurement 23\n28 Financial Risk Disclosures 25\n29 Contingencies 26\n30 Commitments 26\nOther Information\n31 Budgetary Reporting Disclosures 27\n32 Key Management Personnel Disclosures 28\n33 Related Party Transactions 30\n34 Climate Risk Disclosure 30\n35 Consolidated and Parent Entity Financial Statement Reconciliation 30\nManagement Certificate 33\n1\n37 EDQ ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 39]\nMINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND\nCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nfor the year ended 30 June 2025\nConsolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 2\nConsolidated Statement of Financial Position 3\nConsolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 4\nConsolidated Statement of Cash Flows (including Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows) 5\nAbout MEDQ and this Financial Report\n1 Basis of Financial Statement Preparation 7\n2 Corporate Restructure and Establishment of MEDQ 8\nNotes about Financial Performance\n3 User Charges and Fees 9\n4 Grants and Other Contributions 9\n5 Interest 10\n6 Other Revenue 10\n7 Gains on Disposal / Revaluation of Assets 10\n8 Employee Expenses 11\n9 Supplies and Services 12\n10 Grants and Subsidies 12\n11 Impairment Losses on Non-Financial Assets 12\n12 Finance / Borrowing Costs 12\n13 Depreciation and Amortisation 12\n14 Other Expenses 13\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The\nAudit, Risk and Performance Committee undertakes annual reviews of the finance team’s revaluation practices (after each year’s revaluation\nexercise), and reports to the Economic Development Board regarding the outcomes of, and recommendations arising from, each annual\nreview.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Lease liabilities (28)\nBasis for fair values of assets and liabilities\nOther (4)\nLand\nCurrent tax losses carried forward (45,994)\nEffective date of last specific appraisal: 30 June 2025 by Asset Valuation and Risk Consulting (AVR)\nDeferred tax equivalent liability at 30 June 2025 61,733\nValuation approach: Market-based assessment\nAccounting policy Inputs: Publicly available data on sales of similar land in nearby localities are used as the primary\ninputs.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Total categorisation 598,374 5,580 603,954 Financial risk management\n(a) Risk exposure\nFinancial risk management is implemented pursuant to Queensland Government and MEDQ policies.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Transfer in from other Queensland Government entity at 1 July 2024 877 1,327 2,204\nAcquisitions 372 - 372\nLiquidity risk The risk that MEDQ may encounter difficulty in meeting obligations MEDQ is exposed to liquidity risk in\nRevaluation decrements recognised in operating result 1,288 - 1,288\nassociated with financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or respect of its payables in Note 20 and\nRevaluation increments / (decrements) recognised in equity - 161 161 another financial asset.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Depreciation expense - (260) (260) Market risk The risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument MEDQ is not materially exposed to\nTransfers between assets classes 1,815 - 1,815 will fluctuate because of changes in market prices.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Carrying amount at 30 June 2025 4,352 1,228 5,580\nInterest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a The market risk is immaterial in relation\nfinancial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. to finance lease receivables due to the\nDisclosure immaterial balance.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- 2024–25 2024–25\nSERVICE STANDARDS\nTARGET/EST ACTUAL\nEffectiveness measures\nValue of private sector investment generated through the facilitation of economic $846M $830M\nand community development projects\nDwellings approved in Priority Development Areas New measure New measure\nEfficiency measure\n90% of development applications determined within timeframe New measure New measure\nDiscontinued measures\nEstimated number of jobs created or supported through the facilitation of 1,487 1,716\neconomic and community development projects1\nFacilitation costs per $1,000 of private sector investment generated for economic $20.48 $21.57\nand community development projects2\nNotes:\n1.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- Borrowings 6,739 63,710 72,422 142,871 Current and non-current land inventories, property plant and equipment and investment properties\nLease liabilities 51 40 - 91 The variance of $22.5 million above budget is primarily due to unbudgeted fair value uplifts in respect of investment properties and land\nassets and lower than budgeted sales.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- EDQ’s 2024–25 snapshot\nNews\nDecember 9, 2025\nPort Hinchinbrook to be restored to its former glory\nEconomic growth\nDecember 2, 2025\nCase studies\nView all\nGo to previous slide\nGo to next slide\nThe value of Priority Development Areas in housing supply\nHousing supply\nMarch 9, 2026\nDriving Queensland’s future through industry collaboration\nHousing supply\nMay 7, 2025\nEat Street Northshore celebrates a decade of growth\nEconomic growth\nJuly 15, 2024\nBeyond development: shaping the future of Caloundra South\nPartnerships\nJuly 1, 2024\nPartnering to power Queensland’s future\nEconomic growth\nJune 1, 2024\nUnlocking opportunities for more housing\nHousing supply\nFebruary 5, 2024\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/?_resource_type=annual-reports)`\n- Filter posts\nSearch\nCategory\nMedia Type\nEnabling housing delivery through the Maroochydore City Centre PDA\nHousing supply\nMay 6, 2026\nEngaging early: How stakeholder collaboration drives successful PDAs\nHousing supply\nApril 21, 2026\nGiving more Queenslanders a Place to Call Home\nHousing supply\nApril 20, 2026\nUnlocking housing supply through enabling infrastructure at Elliot Springs, Townsville\nInfrastructure\nApril 6, 2026\nEDQ Industry Forum: progress and priorities\nEvents\nMarch 10, 2026\nThe value of Priority Development Areas in housing supply\nHousing supply\nMarch 9, 2026\nEDQ’s 2025 year in review: Delivering for Queensland at scale and pace\nEconomic growth\nDecember 15, 2025\nWhat’s next for Queensland?\n Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/news/)`\n- Key achievements included:\n» Economic Development Board and associated Committees were established and became fully operational.\n» The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) was realigned to ensure EDQ’s organisational structure reflects its core priorities\nand enhances organisational accountability.\n» The Infrastructure and Planning Services teams, as well as the Housing Pipeline and Urban Development teams were\nmerged to improve alignment, foster collaboration, and ensure consistency of advice and delivery.\n» The new development assessment KPIs were established to improve transparency and support faster outcomes in PDAs,\nwith public reporting to start from August 2025.\n» A new Customer Value Proposition was designed and commenced implementation in response to industry feedback so\nwe become more responsive, agile and consistent.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- [Page 36]\nAPPENDIX C – COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST\nBASIS FOR ANNUAL REPORT\nSUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT\nREQUIREMENT REFERENCE\nLetter of compliance » A letter of compliance from the ARRs – section 7 Page 3\naccountable officer or statutory body to\nthe relevant Minister/s\nAccessibility » Table of contents ARRs – section 9.1 Page 2\n» Glossary Glossary not\nrequired – all terms\nexplained in full on\nfirst mention and\nin new sections as\nrequired\n» Public availability ARRs – section 9.2 Page 1\n» Interpreter service statement Queensland Page 1\nGovernment\nLanguage Services\nPolicy\nARRs – section 9.3\n» Copyright notice Copyright Act 1968 Page 1\nARRs – section 9.4\n» Information Licensing QGEA – Information Page 1\nLicensing\nARRs – section 9.5\nGeneral information » Introductory Information ARRs – section 10 Page 4-7\nNon-financial performance » Government’s objectives for the ARRs – section 11.1 Page 10\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- OTHER EXPENSES $'000\nCost of land sales 42,199 Land tax, rates and stamp duty 3,887\nContractors and consultants 17,371 Insurance premiums - QGIF 132\nProperty and building expenses 6,500 Insurance premiums - other 605\nInformation and communication technology expenses 1,844 Legal fees 1,624\nShared service provider fees 2,380 External audit fees 240\nTravel and transport 446 Goods and services received below fair value 53\nMarketing and public relations expenses 1,196 Other 101\nOther 313 Total other expenses 6,643\nTotal supplies and services 72,249\nDisclosure\nAccounting policy\nMEDQ purchases additional insurance from AON to cover contract works liabilities.\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n- The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: All assets and liabilities of MEDQ for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the financial statements are\nLand revaluations 41,625 categorised within the following fair value hierarchy, based on the data and assumptions used in the most recent specific\nappraisals:\nInventories 324\nLevel 1 represents fair value measurements that reflect unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical\nInvestment properties 84,088\nassets and liabilities\nRight-of-use asset 506\nLevel 2 represents fair value measurements that are substantially derived from inputs (other than quoted prices included\nAnnual leave (211) within level 1) that are observable, either directly or indirectly; and\nLong service leave (49)\nLevel 3 represents fair value measurements that are substantially derived from unobservable inputs\nBuildings (4,792)\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf (https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. Run `CLAUDE/global-ideas-scraper.py ` to populate case-study sources._\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pdf` - annual-reports - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf\n- `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf` - strategies - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pdf\n- `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf` - strategies - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/priority-development-areas-pda/about-priority-development-areas/\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/resources/?_resource_type=annual-reports\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__00.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25.pdf\n- `pages/annual-reports-index__01.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/EDQ-Annual-Report-2024-25-Activity-Snapshot.pdf\n- `pages/contact.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/contact-us/\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/about/executive-team/\n- `pages/ministers.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/our-minister/\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/news/\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Economic-Development-Queensland-Regulator-Performance-Report-2024-25.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Economic-Development-Queensland-Regulator-Performance-Report-2024-25.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/EDQ-PDA-FactSheet-4pp-DEC2025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.edq.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EDQ-PDA-FactSheet-4pp-DEC2025.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No global comparison/case-study sources found.", "legislation_md": "# Economic Development Queensland - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:37:59.875696+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-QLD-049\n**Jurisdiction**: Queensland\n**Portfolio**: State Development\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 15\n- Unique legislation references found: 20\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 17 |\n| Standard | 3 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Economic Development Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Economic+Development+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Economic-Development-Queensland-Regulator-Performance-Report-2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/EDQ-PDA-FactSheet-4pp-DEC2025.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ustry, market responsiveness and development certainty.  From investigation to revocation, each stage of a PDA’s lifecycle plays a key role in shaping its vision and outcomes.\nThe Minister for Economic Development Queensland (MEDQ) may declare a PDA under the\nEconomic Development Act 2012\n.  EDQ manages\ndevelopment projects\nin some PDAs, including, commercial, industrial and residential developments in partnership with local government and industry.\nFor more information download the\nPDA factsheet\n.\nDeclaration of PDAs\nWhen deciding to declare\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n- BILITY\nThe 2024–25 Annual Report is applicable to both the Minister for Economic Development\nQueensland (MEDQ) and the Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) Employing Office. The\nEmploying Office is a Queensland Government statutory body established under the Economic\nDevelopment Act 2012 (ED Act). The purpose of the EDQ Employing Office is to enter into, for the\nState, a workforce performance and mobility arrangement with the MEDQ.\nThe MEDQ as a corporation sole is the legal entity under the ED Act. However, for ease of reference,\nwhen addres\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- CE\nEconomic Development Queensland (EDQ) is a stand-alone statutory body whose purpose is to facilitate economic\ndevelopment, development for community purposes, the provision of housing, and commercial and industrial development.\nEDQ is established under the Economic Development Act 2012 (ED Act).\nIn 2024–25, EDQ successfully transitioned into its current role, including the establishment of the new Economic\nDevelopment Board and its associated Committees.\nIn 2024–25, EDQ:\n» supported housing delivery across Queensland by:\n» approving more th\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- g a separation from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and\nPlanning (DSDIP). The consolidated financial statements consist of EDQ and the Economic Development Queensland\nEmploying Office, as stand-alone statutory bodies, established under the Economic Development Act 2012 which came into\neffect on 1 July 2024. An initial equity contribution of $865.7 million has been recognised for EDQ, representing the net asset\nposition as recorded in DSDIP’s financial statements prior to the transfer. No comparative figures are presented fo\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- the implementation of modern financial management systems and solutions.\n19 EDQ ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025\n\n[page 21]\nBOARD AND COMMITTEES\nECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD\nThe Board sets the strategic direction for the organisation in line with the requirements of the Economic\nDevelopment Act 2012 (ED Act) and determines the policies that govern the day-to-day operations of EDQ.\nThe Board is dedicated to ensuring EDQ is a one stop shop to partner with Government in order to release land and unlock\nhousing delivery. It ensures EDQ remains focused on its\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Accountability Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 8\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Accountability+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- 4000\nDear Deputy Premier\nI am pleased to submit for presentation to the Parliament the Annual Report 2024–2025 and financial statements for\nEconomic Development Queensland.\nI certify that this Annual Report complies with:\n» the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management\nStandard 2019, and\n» the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.\nA checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements is provided at page 35 of this An\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- edicated\nsection for human rights assessment.\nHuman rights complaints\nNo human rights complaints were received during 2024–25.\nRISK MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nRisk management\nAs a stand-alone statutory body, we are required to apply the requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and\nFinancial Performance Management Standard 2019 and we adopt the principles set out in the Australian/New Zealand\nStandard (AS/NZS) ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines. We use this to inform best practice and\nconsistency in approach to\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- of the financial position as at 30 June 2025, and their documentation\nfinancial performance and cash flows for the year then ended; and comparing current year results with the prior year\nforecasts to assess the historical accuracy of the\nb) complies with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance\nassumptions and estimates\nManagement Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards.\ntesting a sample of project land sales transactions to\nBasis for opinion assess the accuracy of cost allocation calculations\nbetween the cos\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- of the financial position as at 30 June 2025, and their documentation\nfinancial performance and cash flows for the year then ended; and comparing current year results with the prior year\nforecasts to assess the historical accuracy of the\nb) complies with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and Performance\nassumptions and estimates\nManagement Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards.\ntesting a sample of project land sales transactions to\nBasis for opinion assess the accuracy of cost allocation calculations\nbetween the cos\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- equired to report that fact.\nI have nothing to report in this regard.\n\n[page 74]\nResponsibilities of the Board for the financial report\nThe Board is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair\nview in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and\nPerformance Management Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards, and for\nsuch internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the\nfinancial report that is free from material misstatement, whether\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019\n\n**Type**: Standard\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 6\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Financial+and+Performance+Management+Standard+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- submit for presentation to the Parliament the Annual Report 2024–2025 and financial statements for\nEconomic Development Queensland.\nI certify that this Annual Report complies with:\n» the prescribed requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management\nStandard 2019, and\n» the detailed requirements set out in the Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.\nA checklist outlining the annual reporting requirements is provided at page 35 of this Annual Report.\nYours sincerely\nMr Brendan O’Farrell\nChairpers\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- ent\n- plan, develop and invest in great places for communities, to facilitate responsible growth while protecting our distinct lifestyle.\nCompliance with prescribed requirements\nMEDQ has prepared these financial statements in compliance with Section 39 of the Financial and Performance Management Standard\n2019 . The financial statements comply with the Queensland Treasury's Minimum Reporting Requirements for reporting periods beginning on\nor after 1 July 2024.\nMEDQ is a not-for-profit entity and these general purpose financial statements are prepared on an accrual\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- hing to report in this regard.\n\n[page 74]\nResponsibilities of the Board for the financial report\nThe Board is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair\nview in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and\nPerformance Management Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards, and for\nsuch internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the\nfinancial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nThe Board is also responsible for\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- f the Auditor-General Brisbane\n\n[page 75]\nResponsibilities of the Board for the financial report\nThe Board is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair\nview in accordance with the Financial Accountability Act 2009, the Financial and\nPerformance Management Standard 2019 and Australian Accounting Standards, and for\nsuch internal control as the Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the\nfinancial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.\nThe Board is also responsible for\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- m and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.\nEquity Injection 288.6 569.5\nGrants - Operating 61.7 87.5 ACQUISTION AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNIFICANT ASSETS\nGrants - Capital 205.1 264.1 In acquiring or disposing of significant assets, EDQ complies with the\nFinancial and Performance Management Standard 2019 and Queensland\nTotal 555.4 921.1 Treasury guideline—Non-Current Asset Policies for the Queensland\nPublic Sector.\nBALANCE SHEET\nSignificant assets may be acquired via purchase or transfer from other\ngovernment entities. A business case will be prepared for any\n Source: `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Economic+Development+and+Other+Legislation+Amendment+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- y body and corporation sole established\nunder the Economic Development Act 2012 and is controlled by the State of Queensland, which is the ultimate parent. The Economic\nDevelopment Queensland Employing Office (EDQ-EO) is a statutory body established under the Economic Development and Other\nLegislation Amendment Act 2024. The head office and principal place of business is 1 William Street Brisbane QLD 4000.\nMEDQ's objectives\nThe purpose of MEDQ is to enable transformative developments across the State with pace. MEDQ accomplishes its priorities of housing\nsupply, economic pro\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- s Development fees are charged to developers lodging applications in Revenue is recognised when fees are\n2. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURE AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDQ Priority Development Areas (PDAs) with performance obligations satisfied received, when assessments are\nThe Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 established Minister for Economic Development Queensland either at a point in time for prescribed services upon lodgement, or when completed or when milestones are\n(EDQ) as a statutory body with a corporation sole constituted by the Minister. A corporate rest\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- us status as a commercialised business unit within the Department of State Development and\nInfrastructure Planning. The application of NTER is currently under review by management and Queensland Treasury following updates to\nBuildings\nthe enabling legislation Economic Development and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 .\nEffective date of last specific appraisal: 30 June 2025 by MEDQ Finance\nValuation approach: Income approach\nInputs: Cash flows based on lease terms are discounted using QTC zero coupon rates to\ndetermine their present value.\n22 Key judgement: The selection\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### State Borrowing Program and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=State+Borrowing+Program+and+Statutory+Bodies+Financial+Arrangements+Act+1982\n\n**Sources**:\n- `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pages.jsonl`\n- `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- FUNDING 25-26\nBoard and/or Minister approval is required for all financing arrangements\n26-29 over pre-defined expenditure limits as stated in the EDQ Financial Delegation\n25-26 FY $M\nCUMULATIVE $M and Limits Policy. All borrowings require approval under the State Borrowing\nProgram and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.\nEquity Injection 288.6 569.5\nGrants - Operating 61.7 87.5 ACQUISTION AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNIFICANT ASSETS\nGrants - Capital 205.1 264.1 In acquiring or disposing of significant assets, EDQ complies with the\nFinancial and Performance Management Standard 2019 and\n Source: `strategies/Economic-Development-Queensland-Strategic-Plan-2025-2029-FINAL.pages.jsonl`\n- with QTC in order to establish that applicable rates are\ncompetitive, and conditions are appropriate. Board and/or Minister approval will be required for all financing\narrangements over pre-defined expenditure limits. All borrowings require approval under the State Borrowing\nProgram and Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982. All limits are as stated in the MEDQ Financial\nDelegation and Limits Policy.\nPOLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO ACQUISTION AND DISPOSAL OF SIGNIFICANT ASSETS\nIn acquiring or disposing of significant assets, MEDQ complies with the Financial and Performance\nM\n Source: `strategies/EDQ_StrategicPlan-2024-2028.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Comparatives The Economic Development Legislation and Other Amendment Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Comparatives+The+Economic+Development+Legislation+and+Other+Amendment+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- mounts included in the financial statements are in Australian dollars and rounded to the nearest $1,000 or, where that amount is $500 or\nless, to zero, unless disclosure of the full amount is specifically required. Due to rounding, totals may not add exactly.\nComparatives\nThe Economic Development Legislation and Other Amendment Act 2024 established MEDQ as a separate reporting entity effective 1 July\n2024, therefore there are no comparatives for this financial year.\nCurrent and non-current classification\nAssets and liabilities are classified as either ‘current’ or ‘non-current’ in the consol\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Economic Development Legislation and Other Amendment Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Economic+Development+Legislation+and+Other+Amendment+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- or, where that amount is $500 or\nCF2. Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities\nless, to zero, unless disclosure of the full amount is specifically required. Due to rounding, totals may not add exactly.\nComparatives\nNon-cash changes Cash flows\nThe Economic Development Legislation and Other Amendment Act 2024 established MEDQ as a separate reporting entity effective 1 July\nTransfer New Cash Cash Closing\nOther 2024, therefore there are no comparatives for this financial year.\nin leases received payments balance\nCurrent and non-current classification\n$'000 $'000 $'0\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Under the Economic Development Act 2012\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Under+the+Economic+Development+Act+2012\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/about.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ity benefits are considered. Once declared, EDQ collaborates with local governments and stakeholders to plan and guide development. This includes creating Interim Land Use Plans (ILUPs) and Development Schemes to regulate land use.\nPDA development instruments\nUnder the\nEconomic Development Act 2012\nthere are two types of development instruments: an Interim Land Use Plan (ILUP) and a Development Scheme. An ILUP is in place generally up to 12 months after the declaration of a PDA, until the overarching plan for the area (the Development Scheme) is approve\n Source: `pages/about.html`\n\n### Act and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Act+and+the+Financial+and+Performance+Management+Standard+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- to the establishment and\nkeeping of accounts were complied with in all material respects.\nPrescribed requirements scope\nThe prescribed requirements for the establishment and keeping of accounts are contained in\nthe Financial Accountability Act 2009, any other Act and the Financial and Performance\nManagement Standard 2019. The applicable requirements include those for keeping financial\nrecords that correctly record and explain the group transactions and account balances to\nenable the preparation of a true and fair financial report.\n29 August 2025\nJacques Coetzee Queensland Aud\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- to the establishment and\nkeeping of accounts were complied with in all material respects.\nPrescribed requirements scope\nThe prescribed requirements for the establishment and keeping of accounts are contained in\nthe Financial Accountability Act 2009, any other Act and the Financial and Performance\nManagement Standard 2019. The applicable requirements include those for keeping financial\nrecords that correctly record and explain the group transactions and account balances to\nenable the preparation of a true and fair financial report.\n29 August 2025\nJacques Coetzee Queensland Aud\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Auditor-General Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Auditor-General+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- report.\nA further description of my responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the\nAuditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:\nhttps://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar6.pdf\nStatement\nIn accordance with s.40 of the Auditor-General Act 2009, for the year ended 30 June 2025:\na) I received all the information and explanations I required.\nb) I consider that, the prescribed requirements in relation to the establishment and\nkeeping of accounts were complied with in all material respects.\nPrescribed r\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n- y blank\nA further description of my responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the\nAuditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:\nhttps://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar6.pdf\nStatement\nIn accordance with s.40 of the Auditor-General Act 2009, for the year ended 30 June 2025:\na) I received all the information and explanations I required.\nb) I consider that, the prescribed requirements in relation to the establishment and\nkeeping of accounts were complied with in all material respects.\nPrescribed r\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Charter of Victims’ Rights VCSVRB Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Charter+of+Victims%E2%80%99+Rights+VCSVRB+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- RRs – section 15.2\nOpen Data » Statement advising publication of ARRs – section 16 Page 1\ninformation\n» Consultancies ARRs – section 31.1 Page 30\n» Overseas travel ARRs – section 31.2 Page 30\n» Queensland Language Services Policy ARRs – section 31.3 Page 30\n» Charter of Victims’ Rights VCSVRB Act 2024 Page 30\nARRs – section 31.4\nFinancial statements » Certification of financial statements FAA – section 62 Page 71\nFPMS – sections 38,\n39 and 46\nARRs – section 17.1\n» Independent Auditor’s Report FAA – section 62 Pages 72-74\nFPMS – section 46\nARRs – section 17\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Code of Conduct. HUMAN RIGHTS The Human Rights Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Code+of+Conduct.+HUMAN+RIGHTS+The+Human+Rights+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- training sessions throughout the year and share regular\ncommunications focused on ethics and integrity. These initiatives are supported by intranet resources and targeted emails,\nensuring staff are informed and have the resources to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct.\nHUMAN RIGHTS\nThe Human Rights Act 2019 (HR Act) requires us to consider human rights when performing public functions and only limit\nhuman rights when it is reasonable and justifiable. Our employees have access to training and resources to understand\ntheir obligations under the HR Act in their rol\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### FAA Financial Accountability Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=FAA+Financial+Accountability+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ge 30\nARRs – section 31.4\nFinancial statements » Certification of financial statements FAA – section 62 Page 71\nFPMS – sections 38,\n39 and 46\nARRs – section 17.1\n» Independent Auditor’s Report FAA – section 62 Pages 72-74\nFPMS – section 46\nARRs – section 17.2\nFAA Financial Accountability Act 2009.\nFPMS Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019.\nARRs Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.\nDELIVERING HOUSING AT SCALE AND PACE 36\n\n[page 38]\nMINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND\nCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nfor\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### FPMS Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019\n\n**Type**: Standard\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=FPMS+Financial+and+Performance+Management+Standard+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- tements » Certification of financial statements FAA – section 62 Page 71\nFPMS – sections 38,\n39 and 46\nARRs – section 17.1\n» Independent Auditor’s Report FAA – section 62 Pages 72-74\nFPMS – section 46\nARRs – section 17.2\nFAA Financial Accountability Act 2009.\nFPMS Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019.\nARRs Annual report requirements for Queensland Government agencies.\nDELIVERING HOUSING AT SCALE AND PACE 36\n\n[page 38]\nMINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUEENSLAND\nCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS\nfor the year ended 30 June 2025\nConsolidated Statement of Co\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Financial Performance Management Standard 2019\n\n**Type**: Standard\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Financial+Performance+Management+Standard+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ssment.\nHuman rights complaints\nNo human rights complaints were received during 2024–25.\nRISK MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY\nRisk management\nAs a stand-alone statutory body, we are required to apply the requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and\nFinancial Performance Management Standard 2019 and we adopt the principles set out in the Australian/New Zealand\nStandard (AS/NZS) ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines. We use this to inform best practice and\nconsistency in approach to risk management across all levels; enterprise, ope\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Land Regulation Act 2020\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Land+Regulation+Act+2020\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- comprehensive income\nas a revaluation decrement.\nLand\nMEDQ owns land throughout Queensland for various purposes including for future economic development opportunities and specific\ncommunity needs. Some land parcels are restricted under the Land Act 1994 and Land Regulation Act 2020 with land act leases which are\nexpected to gradually divest due to lease conversions.\nBuildings\nMEDQ owns buildings at Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct and Bowen Hills.These building assets are not intended for income\ngeneration and cannot be sold, as i\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Legislation Amendment Act 2024\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Legislation+Amendment+Act+2024\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- hed\nunder the Economic Development Act 2012 and is controlled by the State of Queensland, which is the ultimate parent. The Economic\nDevelopment Queensland Employing Office (EDQ-EO) is a statutory body established under the Economic Development and Other\n2025\nLegislation Amendment Act 2024. The head office and principal place of business is 1 William Street Brisbane QLD 4000.\n$'000\nMEDQ's objectives\nOperating surplus/(deficit) 7,683 The purpose of MEDQ is to enable transformative developments across the State with pace. MEDQ accomplishes its pr\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Records Act 2023\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Public+Records+Act+2023\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ties.\nTo ensure accountability, all recommendations are recorded and tracked centrally to ensure timely implementation\nof actions.\nINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND RECORDKEEPING\nWe recognise that sound recordkeeping is essential for good governance and comply with the Public Records Act 2023\nand the Queensland Government’s Records Governance Policy. Our information and records management practices\nensure the creation of complete and reliable records that document the rationale and outcomes of our business decisions\nand activities.\nEDQ’s Informati\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector Act 2022\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+Act+2022\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- nd Treasury's\nReport on State Finances. Executive Director\n284 3 7 34 -\nHousing Supply and Delivery\nThe remuneration policy for the Chief Executive Officer is provided for under the Economic Development Act 2012 . All other MEDQ KMP are\nprovided for under the Public Sector Act 2022 which is set by the Queensland Public Sector Commission. Individual remuneration and other Executive Director\n275 3 7 33 -\nterms of employment (including motor vehicle entitlements) are specified in employment contracts. Remuneration expenses for those KMP In\n Source: `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Sector Ethics Act 1994\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/search?query=Public+Sector+Ethics+Act+1994\n\n**Sources**:\n- `annual-reports/2024-25.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ith Original\nBudget presented in the financial statements.\nDELIVERING HOUSING AT SCALE AND PACE 28\n\n[page 30]\n–\nAPPENDIX B STATUTORY AND\nMANDATORY DISCLOSURES\nPUBLIC SECTOR ETHICS\nWe are committed to upholding the ethical principles and values outlined in the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994. 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reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "[Page 37]\nBASIS FOR ANNUAL REPORT\nSUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT\nREQUIREMENT REFERENCE\nGovernance – risk » Risk management ARRs – section 14.1 Page 29\nmanagement and\n» Audit committee ARRs – section 14.2 Page 22\naccountability\n» Internal audit ARRs – section 14.3 Page 30\n» External scrutiny ARRs – section 14.4 Page 30\n» Information systems and recordkeeping ARRs – section 14.5 Page 30\n» Information Security Attestation ARRs – section 14.6 N/A\nGovernance – human » Strategic workforce planning and ARRs – section 15.1 Page 32\nresources performance\n» Early retirement, redundancy and Directive No.04/18 Page 32\nretrenchment Early Retirement,\nRedundancy and\nRetrenchment\nARRs – section 15.2\nOpen Data » Statement advising publication of ARRs – section 16 Page 1\ninformation\n» Consultancies ARRs – section 31.1 Page 30\n» 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delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "[Page 37]\nBASIS FOR ANNUAL REPORT\nSUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT\nREQUIREMENT REFERENCE\nGovernance – risk » Risk management ARRs – section 14.1 Page 29\nmanagement and\n» Audit committee ARRs – section 14.2 Page 22\naccountability\n» Internal audit ARRs – section 14.3 Page 30\n» External scrutiny ARRs – section 14.4 Page 30\n» Information systems and recordkeeping ARRs – section 14.5 Page 30\n» Information Security Attestation ARRs – section 14.6 N/A\nGovernance – human » Strategic workforce planning and ARRs – section 15.1 Page 32\nresources performance\n» Early retirement, redundancy and Directive No.04/18 Page 32\nretrenchment Early Retirement,\nRedundancy and\nRetrenchment\nARRs – section 15.2\nOpen Data » Statement advising publication of ARRs – section 16 Page 1\ninformation\n» Consultancies ARRs – section 31.1 Page 30\n» Overseas travel ARRs – section 31.2 Page 30", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": 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