Public Records Act 2023
LegislationReferenced in 3 bills
Queensland Productivity Commission Bill 2024
This bill re-establishes the Queensland Productivity Commission as an independent statutory body to provide expert advice on productivity, economic growth and regulatory reform. It was an election commitment of the Queensland Government and formalises the Commission's independence while defining its powers to conduct public inquiries, undertake research, and advise on regulatory matters.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025
This bill reforms the national law governing trucks and other heavy vehicles across Australia. It expands driver fitness requirements to cover more vehicles, requires transport operators to have safety management systems, modernises the national regulator's governance, and adjusts penalties to be more proportionate to the seriousness of offences.
Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025
This bill replaces the nearly 80-year-old legislation governing the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), one of Australia's leading medical research organisations. It modernises governance arrangements, introduces integrity safeguards for Council members, and creates a framework for rewarding researchers when their work is commercialised.