Public Health and Other Legislation (Public Health Emergency) Amendment Bill 2020

Introduced: 18/3/2020By: Hon S Miles MPStatus: PASSED
HealthSafety & EmergencyGovernment & Elections

Bill Story

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

Introduced18 Mar 2020View Hansard

Vote on a motion

Passed41 ayes – 33 noes2020-03-18

The motion was agreed to.

A formal vote on whether to accept a proposal — this could be the bill itself, an amendment, or another motion.

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Ayes (41)

Bailey(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)
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)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(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 (33)

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)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National 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)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)
▸2 procedural votes

Vote to grant leave

Defeated33 ayes – 41 noes2020-03-18

Permission was refused.

A vote on whether to grant permission — for example, to introduce an amendment or vary normal procedure.

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Ayes (33)

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)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National 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)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)

Noes (41)

Bailey(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)
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)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(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)

Vote to end debate

Passed41 ayes – 33 noes2020-03-18

Debate was ended and a vote was forced.

A procedural vote to end debate and force an immediate decision. Sometimes called a “gag motion”.

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Ayes (41)

Bailey(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)
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)
McMahon(Australian Labor Party)
McMillan(Australian Labor Party)
Mellish(Australian Labor Party)
Miles(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 (33)

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)
Frecklington(Liberal National Party)
Hart(Liberal National Party)
Hunt
Janetzki(Liberal National 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)
Rowan(Liberal National Party)
Simpson(Liberal National Party)
Sorensen(Liberal National Party)
Watts(Liberal National Party)
Weir(Liberal National Party)
Wilson(Liberal National Party)
First Reading18 Mar 2020View Hansard
Second Reading18 Mar 2020View Hansard
In Detail18 Mar 2020View Hansard
Third Reading18 Mar 2020View Hansard
Became Act 11 of 202019 Mar 2020
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Plain English Summary

This is an omnibus bill covering multiple policy areas.

Overview

This bill gives Queensland authorities emergency powers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows the Chief Health Officer to issue binding directions restricting movement and gatherings, order isolation and quarantine, and close facilities. It also provides flexibility for elections and planning approvals during the emergency.

Who it affects

All Queenslanders are affected - you can be ordered to isolate, gatherings can be banned, and businesses can be closed. You cannot claim compensation for losses caused by these measures.

Public health emergency powers

The Chief Health Officer gains sweeping powers to issue public health directions that are legally binding. Emergency officers can order isolation for up to 14 days, detain people who refuse to comply, and use reasonable force to enforce directions.

  • Chief Health Officer can issue binding directions restricting movement, gatherings, and facility access
  • Emergency officers can order 14-day isolation or quarantine for suspected COVID-19 cases
  • On-the-spot fines of $1,334 for individuals and $6,672 for corporations for non-compliance
  • No compensation payable for losses caused by exercise of emergency powers

Planning and development flexibility

Creates a new 'applicable events' framework for emergencies. Businesses can apply for temporary use licences to change their operations, and planning approval timeframes can be suspended.

  • Temporary use licences allow businesses to change operations during emergencies
  • Essential supply chain businesses can operate 24/7 without planning restrictions
  • Planning approval timeframes can be suspended or extended during emergencies

Election postponement

The 2020 local government elections can be suspended, terminated, or postponed. State by-elections can also be delayed beyond normal limits.

  • 2020 local government election can be suspended or postponed if public health requires
  • Expanded postal voting and electronic voting options during the pandemic
  • How-to-vote card distribution at polling booths can be restricted or banned
  • Ipswich and Logan interim council administrations extended to June 2021

Government operations

The Constitution is amended to allow Executive Council meetings via teleconference or videoconference, ensuring Cabinet can continue to function during lockdowns.

  • Executive Council meetings can be held via teleconference or videoconference
  • Participants joining remotely are legally present at the meeting

Referenced Entities

Legislation

Public Health Act 2005Planning Act 2016Economic Development Act 2012Electoral Act 1992Local Government Electoral Act 2011Local Government Act 2009City of Brisbane Act 2010Local Government (Dissolution of Ipswich City Council) Act 2018Local Government Regulation 2012Constitution of Queensland 2001State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2014State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999Disaster Management Act 2003Trading (Allowable Hours) Act 1990Planning Regulation 2017Electoral Regulation 2013Economic Development Regulation 2013

Organisations

Queensland HealthElectoral Commission of QueenslandWorld Health OrganizationNational CabinetExecutive CouncilQueensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Places

IpswichLoganWuhan City

Roles & Offices

Chief Health OfficerEmergency OfficerEmergency Officer (Medical)Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance ServicesMinister for Economic Development QueenslandPlanning MinisterReturning OfficerIssuing Officer

Industries

aged caresupermarketsretail

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