The State Government has recently announced that it will conduct a broad review of our property laws, including the Body Corporate and Community Management Act (BCCM Act). The broad ranging review will look at the Property Law Act, seller disclosure across various pieces of legislation and Body Corporate governance and lot entitlements issues. Earlier this…
DetailsThe State Government has unveiled landmark reforms to revolutionise Queensland’s planning processes. The new policy provides greater clarity for local governments by consolidating in one document, the state interests and policies that councils must consider when preparing or amending local planning schemes, or assessing development applications. Developers now also have a clear guide to…
DetailsVoting will be revolutionised at the next state election under electoral reforms recently introduced in Parliament. Queensland’s electoral system will be modernised and simplified but also better protected, with proof of identity to be required on polling days to prevent voter impersonation. Electronic voting will be made available for people with disabilities and blind…
DetailsVital information on natural disasters and emergencies are now available online at www.qld.gov.au/emergency. This One-Stop Shop approach will provide Queenslanders with easy to access, up to date, consistent information online via a smart phone, tablet or PC, or by calling or visiting a government services counter in their local community. In this case people…
DetailsThe creation of the Queensland’s new building industry watchdog, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) heralds the start of the most significant reform of the construction industry regulations in more than 20 years. The QBCC will replace the controversial Building Services Authority (BSA) and will be tasked with implementing the Government’s 10 point action plan…
DetailsQueensland school leavers will be given fee-free training in core skills areas from next year in a bid to boost frontIine services and build the state’s economy. 11 high-priority qualifications would be available fee-free under the Certificate III Guarantee if students started their training in the calendar year after completing Year 12. Year 12 graduates…
DetailsSafety engineers will review 100 Queensland roads from next month to determine whether speed limits should be raised, lowered or kept consistent. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson said this was the first major review that has been conducted since 1997 and was part of the Newman Government’s commitment to improve safety on our roads.…
DetailsMore than 1,400 matters have been heard since the Newman Government’s JP QCAT Trial commenced six months ago saving taxpayers money and valuable Queensland court time. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Jarrod Bleijie today marked the six month milestone of the trial in Townsville speaking to hundreds of hard working JPs in the local community.…
DetailsThe State Government has moved to tighten up generous public housing rules that left properties vacant for up to a year while tenants took extended holidays or served prison terms. Housing Minister Tim Mander said under Labor’s old rules, tenants could take getaways of up to 12 months without putting their tenancies at risk. “These houses…
DetailsPremier Campbell Newman today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that Queensland schools would receive $794 million in additional funding over the next four years.“I am delighted Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Minister Christopher Pyne have honoured their election commitment to match Labor’s education funding dollar for dollar,” he said. “The Abbott Government had already committed…
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