Queensland has started the process of setting up an independent environmental regulator.
The state is the only jurisdiction remaining in Australia that doesn't have an Environmental Protection Agency dedicated protecting the environment.
In other states, EPAs work with businesses, government, community and environment groups to pollution, waste and any adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has launched public consultation to set up an EPA.
"We made an election commitment to investigate and consult on the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency to protect our environment, provide greater investment certainty, and support economic recovery," she said in a statement on Saturday.
"Queensland is the only state in Australia without an external independent Environmental Protection Agency."
The government has called for members of the public to fill in an eight-question online survey, which will be used to plan the new agency.
"The survey is quick and easy and open to all Queenslanders who have a view on environmental protection," the minister said.
Ms Scanlon said people have until February 2022 to fill out the form, which is running in parallel to broader departmental consultation between November and March.
Businesses, environmental and community stakeholders are part of those talks with the department, which is also modelling and fact-finding on EPAs in other Australian and international jurisdictions.
