Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services

Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 bills

Public Health (Declared Public Health Emergencies) Amendment Bill 2020

This bill was introduced in February 2020 in direct response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It extends the maximum period for renewing a declared public health emergency from 7 days to 90 days, giving Queensland Health greater continuity in managing the pandemic response.

4/2/2020· PASSED· Hon S Miles MP

HealthSafety & Emergency

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

This bill gave the Queensland Government broad emergency powers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It strengthened the Chief Health Officer's ability to issue enforceable public health directions, introduced on-the-spot fines for non-compliance, provided flexibility for elections and planning processes, and allowed Executive Council meetings to be held remotely. Most emergency provisions included a one-year sunset clause.

18/3/2020· PASSED· Hon S Miles MP

HealthSafety & EmergencyGovernment & Elections