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Draft Queensland Greenspace Strategy for public comment
The Draft Queensland Greenspace Strategy aims to “protect our lifestyle, environment and places to play” by securing 50 per cent more land...




Australian Consumer Law
The introduction of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) on 1 January 2011 will bring a number of important changes to the Queensland...




SEQ Outdoor Recreation Strategy
The Queensland Government has developed the South East Queensland (SEQ) Outdoor Recreation Strategy. The strategy guides the coordination, assessment, planning, delivery and management of...




Review of the South East Queensland Regional Plan
On 5 May 2008, Premier Anna Bligh announced the State government intention to undertake the first major review of the South East Queensland Regional...


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EPIRBs Important Changes to the Satellite System
If you own a distress beacon - which may also be called an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) - or are planning to purchase one, you...




New Point of Contact for Sport and Rec Bodies on Child Protection
A new industry liaison officer has been appointed by two key Queensland bodies to help sport and recreation groups better protect children in their...




Climbing Wall Draft Standard (DR07324)
Standards Australia have released a draft of new standards for artificial climbing structures. The draft standard (DR07324) specifies the minimum...




Changes to Associations Incorporation Act 19 Mar 2007
Changes to legislation governing associations will make life easier for thousands of Queenslanders when they come into effect later this year said...




The SEQ Regional Outdoor Recreation Strategy - Where is it at? 19 Sep 2006
The SEQ Regional Plan 2005-2026 states that the “planning and delivery of outdoor recreation services” will be coordinated “within the framework of a...


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Compulsory wearing of life jackets
Included below is a press release from 13th March 2006 by Paul Lucas, Minister for Transport and Main Roads regarding the compulsory wearing of life jackets in certain circumstances. Readers of this press release will also note that there is also mention of a discussion paper which would involve...




Changes to blue card legislation
Please refer to the following documents for changes to the Blue Card legislation from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian.




Blue Cards- Frequently asked questions and answers
Sport and Recreation Qld recently held the Safety, Clubs and Kids state forum to assist State organisations to develop risk management strategies for...




Compliance for Budget Accommodation Owners from July 1, 2005 Qld Media Statement
Owners of Budget accommodation must ensure their properties are compliant with the Queensland Government's new fire safety laws.




Queensland Government annouces new plans to manage jet skis
Queensland jet skiers will require a special jet ski licence and be prohibited from operating in "exclusion zones" under a new State Government plan...