Communities & Coexistence

Public Perceptions of CSG Salt and Brine Management

April 2026

This project examined how regional communities and the broader public understand brine management risks, evaluate proposed long-term solutions, and form opinions about responsibility, accountability and environmental protection.

Social Acceptance of Hydrogen in Australia

July 2023

This project examined how Australians perceive hydrogen and explored whether attitudes change when members of the public are provided with balanced, evidence-based information and opportunities for structured discussion.

Tight Gas and Oil Exploration and Development in Queensland - Practical information for landholders and communities

April 2026–August 2026

This project, which was commissioned by Coexistence Queensland, saw researchers develop a suite of fact sheets that will help Queensland landholders and regional communities understand the many details associated with tight gas and oil development.

Leveraging the Lessons from the Development of the Queensland Onshore Gas Industry

his project , which was commissioned by Coexistence Queensland, aimed to help ensure these projects' development followed 'best practice' by leveraging the lessons learnt from the analogous, rapid development of the coal seam gas (CSG) industry

Pathways for Aboriginal Socio-economic Development in the Beetaloo (NT): Voices from the Region

August 2025–October 2026

As multiple industries bring a wave of development to the Beetaloo region, Aboriginal communities are facing new opportunities and challenges. Alongside onshore shale gas, major developments including renewable energy, agriculture, water infrastructure, data centres, mining and transport corridors are reshaping the region. This project examined how Aboriginal people want to participate in and benefit from these changes, and what conditions are needed to support self-determined development.

Latest reports released under long-running study of CSG-affected communities

Published on: 28 October 2026

University of Queensland researchers have published the latest annual reports under a long-running study into the cumulative socio-economic impacts and benefits of coal seam gas developments in Australian towns.

New research explores pathways for Aboriginal socio-economic development in the Beetaloo

Published on: 20 October 2026

New research explores what this rapid development means for the Aboriginal communities who live there – and how their voices, priorities and authority can remain central to decisions about the region’s future.

Regional communities help shape the future of the Taroom Trough

Published on: 10 September 2026

UQGET was on hand to help South West Queensland residents last week as they came together to learn what a new oil and gas developments in the Taroom Trough might mean for locals.

Taking research beyond the university - May 2026 recap

Published on: 31 May 2026

The UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre was 'out and about' in May, with researchers using an array of external engagement opportunities to share their latest work with industry and government stakeholders.

Brine management in Queensland requires more than technical feasibility

Published on: 7 May 2025

Responsible and transparent management of coal seam gas (CSG) brine is needed to avoid the erosion of industry social acceptance, according to research from the UQ Gas & Energy Transition Research Centre.

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