Public Health and Other Legislation (Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Act 2021
LegislationReferenced in 2 bills
Public Health and Other Legislation (Further Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2021
This bill extended Queensland's COVID-19 emergency measures from September 2021 to April 2022, continuing public health powers, quarantine requirements, and economic protections while vaccines were being rolled out. It also improved the quarantine fee system by allowing prepayment and third-party liability arrangements for traveller cohorts like seasonal workers.
16/6/2021· PASSED with amendment· Hon Y D'Ath MP
HealthGovernment & ElectionsBusiness & Economy
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COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill extends Queensland's COVID-19 emergency laws until 30 September 2021 and gives local governments more flexibility during the pandemic. It covers extensions to temporary regulations across many areas of life, allows councils to adjust rates outside normal budget cycles, and creates new rules for holding COVID-safe local government elections.
11/3/2021· PASSED· Hon S Fentiman MP
Government & ElectionsHealthSafety & Emergency
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