Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2019

Introduced: 28/11/2019By: Hon S Miles MPStatus: PASSED with amendment
HealthFirst NationsJustice & Rights

Bill Story

The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.

Introduced22 Aug 2019 – 28 Nov 2019View Hansard
First Reading22 Aug 2019 – 28 Nov 2019View Hansard
Committee22 Aug 2019 – 13 Aug 2020View Hansard

Referred to Education, Employment and Small Business Committee

Education, Employment and Small Business Committeeportfolio

That clause 28, as amended, be agreed to

Passed47 ayes – 41 noes2020-08-13

The motion passed.

▸Show individual votes

Ayes (47)

Bailey(Australian Labor Party)
Berkman(Queensland Greens)
Bolton(Independent)
Boyd(Australian Labor Party)
Brown(Australian Labor Party)
Butcher(Australian Labor Party)
Crawford(Australian Labor Party)
Dick(Australian Labor Party)
D’Ath(Australian Labor Party)
Enoch(Australian Labor Party)
Farmer(Australian Labor Party)
Fentiman(Australian Labor Party)
Furner(Australian Labor Party)
Gilbert(Australian Labor Party)
Grace(Australian Labor Party)
Harper(Australian Labor Party)
Healy(Australian Labor Party)
Hinchliffe(Australian Labor Party)
Howard(Australian Labor Party)
Jones(Australian Labor Party)
Kelly(Australian Labor Party)
King
Lauga(Australian Labor Party)
Linard(Australian Labor Party)
Lui(Australian Labor Party)
Lynham(Australian Labor Party)
Madden(Australian Labor Party)
McCallum(Australian Labor Party)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(Australian Labor Party)
Mullen(Australian Labor Party)
Palaszczuk(Australian Labor Party)
Pease(Australian Labor Party)
Pugh(Australian Labor Party)
Richards(Australian Labor Party)
Russo(Australian Labor Party)
Ryan(Australian Labor Party)
Saunders(Australian Labor Party)
Scanlon(Australian Labor Party)
Stewart(Australian Labor Party)
Trad(Australian Labor Party)
Whiting(Australian Labor Party)
de Brenni(Australian Labor Party)

Noes (41)

Andrew(One Nation Party)
Bates(Liberal National Party)
Batt(Liberal National Party)
Bennett(Liberal National Party)
Bleijie(Liberal National Party)
Boothman(Liberal National Party)
Boyce(Liberal National Party)
Costigan(North Queensland First)
Crandon(Liberal National Party)
Crisafulli(Liberal National Party)
Dametto(Katter's Australian Party)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Gerber(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National Party)
Katter(Katter's Australian Party)
Knuth(Katter's Australian Party)
Krause(Liberal National Party)
Langbroek(Liberal National Party)
Last(Liberal National Party)
Leahy(Liberal National Party)
Lister(Liberal National Party)
Mander(Liberal National Party)
McArdle(Liberal National Party)
McDonald(Liberal National Party)
Mickelberg(Liberal National Party)
Millar(Liberal National Party)
Minnikin(Liberal National Party)
Molhoek(Liberal National Party)
O’Connor(Liberal National Party)
Perrett(Liberal National Party)
Powell(Liberal National Party)
Purdie(Liberal National Party)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Stevens(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)
Second Reading17 Oct 2019 – 13 Aug 2020View Hansard
In Detail17 Oct 2019 – 13 Aug 2020View Hansard
Amendment

That the amendments be agreed to

Passed47 ayes – 41 noes2020-08-13

The motion passed.

▸Show individual votes

Ayes (47)

Bailey(Australian Labor Party)
Berkman(Queensland Greens)
Bolton(Independent)
Boyd(Australian Labor Party)
Brown(Australian Labor Party)
Butcher(Australian Labor Party)
Crawford(Australian Labor Party)
Dick(Australian Labor Party)
D’Ath(Australian Labor Party)
Enoch(Australian Labor Party)
Farmer(Australian Labor Party)
Fentiman(Australian Labor Party)
Furner(Australian Labor Party)
Gilbert(Australian Labor Party)
Grace(Australian Labor Party)
Harper(Australian Labor Party)
Healy(Australian Labor Party)
Hinchliffe(Australian Labor Party)
Howard(Australian Labor Party)
Jones(Australian Labor Party)
Kelly(Australian Labor Party)
King
Lauga(Australian Labor Party)
Linard(Australian Labor Party)
Lui(Australian Labor Party)
Lynham(Australian Labor Party)
Madden(Australian Labor Party)
McCallum(Australian Labor Party)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(Australian Labor Party)
Mullen(Australian Labor Party)
Palaszczuk(Australian Labor Party)
Pease(Australian Labor Party)
Pugh(Australian Labor Party)
Richards(Australian Labor Party)
Russo(Australian Labor Party)
Ryan(Australian Labor Party)
Saunders(Australian Labor Party)
Scanlon(Australian Labor Party)
Stewart(Australian Labor Party)
Trad(Australian Labor Party)
Whiting(Australian Labor Party)
de Brenni(Australian Labor Party)

Noes (41)

Andrew(One Nation Party)
Bates(Liberal National Party)
Batt(Liberal National Party)
Bennett(Liberal National Party)
Bleijie(Liberal National Party)
Boothman(Liberal National Party)
Boyce(Liberal National Party)
Costigan(North Queensland First)
Crandon(Liberal National Party)
Crisafulli(Liberal National Party)
Dametto(Katter's Australian Party)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Gerber(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National Party)
Katter(Katter's Australian Party)
Knuth(Katter's Australian Party)
Krause(Liberal National Party)
Langbroek(Liberal National Party)
Last(Liberal National Party)
Leahy(Liberal National Party)
Lister(Liberal National Party)
Mander(Liberal National Party)
McArdle(Liberal National Party)
McDonald(Liberal National Party)
Mickelberg(Liberal National Party)
Millar(Liberal National Party)
Minnikin(Liberal National Party)
Molhoek(Liberal National Party)
O’Connor(Liberal National Party)
Perrett(Liberal National Party)
Powell(Liberal National Party)
Purdie(Liberal National Party)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Stevens(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)
Third Reading22 Oct 2019 – 13 Aug 2020View Hansard

That the bill, as amended, be now read a third time

Passed47 ayes – 41 noes2020-08-13

The motion passed.

▸Show individual votes

Ayes (47)

Bailey(Australian Labor Party)
Berkman(Queensland Greens)
Bolton(Independent)
Boyd(Australian Labor Party)
Brown(Australian Labor Party)
Butcher(Australian Labor Party)
Crawford(Australian Labor Party)
Dick(Australian Labor Party)
D’Ath(Australian Labor Party)
Enoch(Australian Labor Party)
Farmer(Australian Labor Party)
Fentiman(Australian Labor Party)
Furner(Australian Labor Party)
Gilbert(Australian Labor Party)
Grace(Australian Labor Party)
Harper(Australian Labor Party)
Healy(Australian Labor Party)
Hinchliffe(Australian Labor Party)
Howard(Australian Labor Party)
Jones(Australian Labor Party)
Kelly(Australian Labor Party)
King
Lauga(Australian Labor Party)
Linard(Australian Labor Party)
Lui(Australian Labor Party)
Lynham(Australian Labor Party)
Madden(Australian Labor Party)
McCallum(Australian Labor Party)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(Australian Labor Party)
Mullen(Australian Labor Party)
Palaszczuk(Australian Labor Party)
Pease(Australian Labor Party)
Pugh(Australian Labor Party)
Richards(Australian Labor Party)
Russo(Australian Labor Party)
Ryan(Australian Labor Party)
Saunders(Australian Labor Party)
Scanlon(Australian Labor Party)
Stewart(Australian Labor Party)
Trad(Australian Labor Party)
Whiting(Australian Labor Party)
de Brenni(Australian Labor Party)

Noes (41)

Andrew(One Nation Party)
Bates(Liberal National Party)
Batt(Liberal National Party)
Bennett(Liberal National Party)
Bleijie(Liberal National Party)
Boothman(Liberal National Party)
Boyce(Liberal National Party)
Costigan(North Queensland First)
Crandon(Liberal National Party)
Crisafulli(Liberal National Party)
Dametto(Katter's Australian Party)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Gerber(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National Party)
Katter(Katter's Australian Party)
Knuth(Katter's Australian Party)
Krause(Liberal National Party)
Langbroek(Liberal National Party)
Last(Liberal National Party)
Leahy(Liberal National Party)
Lister(Liberal National Party)
Mander(Liberal National Party)
McArdle(Liberal National Party)
McDonald(Liberal National Party)
Mickelberg(Liberal National Party)
Millar(Liberal National Party)
Minnikin(Liberal National Party)
Molhoek(Liberal National Party)
O’Connor(Liberal National Party)
Perrett(Liberal National Party)
Powell(Liberal National Party)
Purdie(Liberal National Party)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Stevens(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)
Became Act 31 of 202020 Aug 2020
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Plain English Summary

This is an omnibus bill covering multiple policy areas.

Overview

This bill makes significant reforms across Queensland's health system, including banning conversion therapy by health service providers, embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity in law, and aligning private hospital licensing with national safety standards. It responds to expert reviews and national commitments to improve health outcomes.

Who it affects

LGBTIQ Queenslanders gain legal protection from harmful conversion practices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will see dedicated health equity strategies and First Nations representation on all Hospital and Health Boards. Private hospital patients benefit from nationally consistent safety accreditation.

Conversion therapy ban

Makes it a criminal offence for health service providers to perform conversion therapy—practices that attempt to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. Queensland is among the first Australian jurisdictions to legislate against these discredited and harmful practices.

  • Health service providers face up to 12 months imprisonment for performing conversion therapy
  • Penalties increase to 18 months for treating children or vulnerable people
  • Gender-affirming care and support practices are explicitly protected and not affected

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity

Embeds the commitment to closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes throughout the Hospital and Health Boards Act. Requires tangible action through mandatory health equity strategies and First Nations board representation.

  • Health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people becomes a guiding principle of the Act
  • Every Hospital and Health Board must have at least one Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander member
  • Each Hospital and Health Service must develop and publish a health equity strategy

Health system governance

Strengthens the networked model of Queensland's public health system by requiring Hospital and Health Services to consider statewide interests and formalising collaboration with Queensland Ambulance Service.

  • Boards and Services must consider efficient use of statewide health resources
  • Formal collaboration requirements between Hospital and Health Services and Queensland Ambulance Service
  • Root cause analysis reports can be shared across quality assurance committees for system-wide learning

Private health facility standards

Updates licensing conditions for private hospitals and day procedure services to align with the nationally agreed Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme.

  • Compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards becomes a licence condition
  • Outdated Queensland-specific accreditation timeframes removed
  • Aligns Queensland with all other Australian jurisdictions

Mental Health Commission

Administrative improvements to the Queensland Mental Health Commission, including clearer staffing powers and longer appointment terms for the Commissioner.

  • Commissioner appointment term extended from 3 years to up to 5 years
  • Clarifies the Commissioner's authority to manage commission staff

Referenced Entities

Legislation

Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011Ambulance Service Act 1991Public Health Act 2005Private Health Facilities Act 1999Private Health Facilities Regulation 2016Public Health Regulation 2018Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013Health Ombudsman Act 2013National Health Reform Act 2011 (Cth)Public Service Act 2008Guardianship and Administration Act 2000Human Rights Act 2019Mental Health Act 2016

Organisations

Queensland HealthHospital and Health ServicesHospital and Health BoardsQueensland Ambulance ServicePatient Safety and Quality Improvement ServiceAustralian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareQueensland Mental Health CommissionAnti-Discrimination Commission QueenslandHealth OmbudsmanAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Programs & Schemes

National Cancer Screening RegisterPap Smear Register (discontinued)Australian Health Service Safety and Quality Accreditation SchemeNational Safety and Quality Health Service StandardsClosing the GapQueensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2021

Roles & Offices

Queensland Mental Health CommissionerDirector-General of HealthHealth Service Chief ExecutiveChief Psychiatrist

Industries

public health servicesprivate hospitalsday procedure servicesresidential aged carepsychologycounsellingsocial work

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