Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) The arbitrator has authority to decide the dispute by the issuance of an award.
(2) The award must be consistent to the greatest possible extent with—
(a) optimising the development and use of the State's coal and coal seam gas resources to maximise the benefit for all Queenslanders; and
(b) safety and health requirements under mining safety legislation.
(3) The award must be made—
(a) within 6 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or
(b) if the arbitrator decides—within 9 months after the appointment of the arbitrator.
(4) A regulation may prescribe matters an arbitrator may consider in deciding an award.
(5) A regulation made under subsection (4) does not limit the matters an arbitrator may consider.