Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2020
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The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
Referred to Health and Environment Committee
That the Integrity and Other Legislation Amendment Bill be now read a
Party VoteThe motion passed.
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▸12 members spoke11 support1 oppose
As Health Minister, moved the second reading to extend COVID-19 emergency provisions for six months, highlighting Queensland's successful pandemic response and the need to maintain rapid response capabilities.
“Our success was not predetermined. It was not based on luck. It was the result of the leadership of the Premier, the expert advice of our Chief Health Officer and the hard work of every Queenslander.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
As shadow health minister, supported the bill to extend emergency COVID-19 provisions while raising questions about border closures and economic impacts.
“The LNP will support this bill to ensure Queensland can continue to respond to COVID-19.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill, praising Queensland's health response and the need to maintain emergency powers to protect the community.
“This bill ensures we can continue to keep Queenslanders safe.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the extension of COVID-19 emergency measures while expressing some concerns about the duration and scope of emergency powers.
“The LNP supports extending these necessary measures.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill as essential to Queensland's continued COVID-19 health response.
“These measures have kept Queenslanders safe.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Opposed the bill, expressing concern about the extent of emergency powers and their impact on civil liberties and economic activities.
“These emergency powers have gone too far and need to be reined in.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill as necessary to maintain Queensland's successful health response to COVID-19.
“Our health response has protected Queensland families.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill while raising concerns about the impact of restrictions on businesses and communities.
“We support the health response but businesses need more support.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill to extend COVID-19 emergency provisions while highlighting impacts on regional Queensland.
“Regional Queensland has made sacrifices to support the health response.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the extension of emergency COVID-19 measures as necessary for public health.
“We support extending these measures to protect the community.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Supported the bill as shadow health spokesperson, acknowledging the need for continued emergency health powers while urging clearer communication.
“The LNP supports the extension of these necessary public health measures.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
Strongly supported the bill, emphasising the importance of Queensland's health response in preventing deaths and hospitalisations.
“Our health response has saved lives.”— 2021-02-24View Hansard
That the amendment be agreed to
The motion was defeated.
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill extended Queensland's COVID-19 emergency powers from 31 December 2020 until 30 September 2021. It maintained the Chief Health Officer's ability to issue public health directions, continued hotel quarantine cost recovery, and preserved emergency provisions in the Mental Health Act.
Who it affects
All Queenslanders remained subject to public health directions, while international and interstate travellers continued paying for mandatory hotel quarantine.
Key changes
- Extended COVID-19 emergency powers by nine months to 30 September 2021
- Maintained Governor-in-Council's power to extend public health emergencies for up to 90 days at a time
- Continued hotel quarantine cost recovery from travellers
- Preserved Chief Health Officer and emergency officer powers to issue directions restricting movement and gatherings
- Extended mental health patient leave provisions for compliance with public health directions