Media
Northshore Brisbane $87 million street renewal starts to
pave the way for Games Athlete Village
An $87 million contract has been awarded by the Queensland
government to BMD for the first phase of the construction of the
Northshore Brisbane – Street Renewal Program. The accelerated
works include the construction of several new roads in the
Northshore precinct and enhancements to existing roads. The works
are to begin onsite this month (2 August 2024). Read more here...
Queensland's 50-cent public transport trial
begins
The Queensland government has introduced a 50-cent public
transport fare across Queensland's public transport network.
The reduction in the cost of fares is set to continue for the next
six months but may be extended, depending on how quickly the public
respond. It has been forecast that Queensland will forgo about $150
million in fare revenue with the introduction of the reduced fee (5
August 2024). Read more here...
Queensland has no plans to change state's public
service WFH policy
Premier Steven Miles has stated that they have no plans to
change the current work from home arrangements, despite New South
Wales Premier Chris Minns indicating that New South Wales will push
for a return to office. The Premier stated that the work from home
arrangements are based on "negotiations in each workplace and
are based on the needs of each workplace" (8 August 2024).
Read more here...
Pioneer-Burdekin reaches new milestone
The Pioneer-Burdekin project has reached a new milestone
with five kilometres of core samples having been collected. The
project has begun to enter its next phase with Queensland Hydro, a
publicly owned company, having confirmed structurally solid granite
throughout the project site. The project is said to play critical
role in ensuring Queensland meets its legislated renewable energy
and emissions reductions targets (9 August 2024). Read more here...
Queensland Government pledges new independent transport
authority
The current government has pledged to introduce a new
independent transport authority for the south east if re-elected in
October. Premier Steven Miles stated "The new Transport
Authority will work in conjunction with our local government
partners and Queensland Rail to outline a longer term ... vision
for the growth and evolution of our transport network and to set
out the future of public transport planning and investment"
(12 August 2024). Read more here...
Practice
AAT Bulletin Issue No. 14/2024 15 July 2024
The AAT Bulletin is a fortnightly publication containing
information about recently published decisions and appeals against
decisions in the AAT's General, Freedom of Information,
National Disability Insurance Scheme, Security, Small Business
Taxation, Taxation & Commercial and Veterans' Appeals
Divisions. Read more here...
AAT Bulletin Issue No. 15/2024 29 July 2024
The AAT Bulletin is a fortnightly publication containing
information about recently published decisions and appeals against
decisions in the AAT's General, Freedom of Information,
National Disability Insurance Scheme, Security, Small Business
Taxation, Taxation & Commercial and Veterans' Appeals
Divisions. Read more here...
Cases
Saunders v Department of Housing [2024]
QCATA 81
HUMAN RIGHTS – PRIVACY LEGISLATION – privacy complaint
– where applicant asserted failure by respondent to amend
personal information – where applicant delayed in excess of 6
years to request referral of privacy complaint to the tribunal
– whether s 38(1) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 (Qld)
applies to the time for a complainant to request the referral of a
privacy complaint to the tribunal – where the tribunal at
first instance found the failure by the complainant to request the
referral of a privacy complaint 'as soon as possible'
rendered invalid the referral
Rolph v State of Queensland (Department of
Energy and Public Works) [2024] QIRC 188
HUMAN RIGHTS – JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE – QUEENSLAND
– APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO BE REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER –
complainant employed by the Respondent as AO3 Business Support
Officer and undertook a temporary secondment as AO5 Executive
Officer – complainant made a complaint to the Queensland
Human Rights Commission alleging she had been the subject of
unlawful direct and indirect discrimination in contravention of the
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 – complaint referred to the
Queensland Industrial Relations Commission – respondent made
application for legal representation
Legislation
Proclamations commencing Acts made
Proclamation – Tow Truck Act 2023 (commencing remaining provisions)
Acts repealed
Subordinate legislation notified
Environmental Protection (Composting Facilities) Amendment Regulation 2024
Major Events (Pacific Airshow Gold Coast) Regulation 2024
State Penalties Enforcement (Animal Management) Amendment Regulation 2024
Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024
Economic Development and Other Legislation (Waraba PDA) Amendment Regulation 2024
Justice (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024
Proclamation – Tow Truck Act 2023 (commencing remaining provisions)
Regional Planning Interests (Lake Eyre Basin) Amendment Regulation 2024
Health Legislation (Ratios and Other Matters) Amendment Regulation 2024
Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Regulation 2024
Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024
Subordinate legislation repealed
Safety in Recreational Water Activities Regulation 2011
Subordinate legislation expired
Water Plan (Georgina and Diamantina) 2004
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