Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated ActsIf it appears to the Governor in Council in respect of a proposal for the development of the mineral or energy resources of the State or a proposal for the processing or handling of such resources that—
(a) such development, processing or handling will be of major economic significance to the State; or
(b) the provision of infrastructure for or in relation to such development, processing or handling—the Governor in Council may, on the recommendation of the Minister, approve that an investigation of the proposal be undertaken by the Coordinator-General with a view to establishing whether the proposed development, processing or handling should be declared to be a prescribed development.(i) would place an excessive financial burden on the resources of the State or on the residents of the State or of any part thereof; or(ii) would significantly affect the priorities as existing at the material time for the provision of services and facilities by the Crown or any local body;