Queensland Mental Health Commission Act 2013
LegislationReferenced in 4 bills
Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill makes wide-ranging amendments to Queensland's health legislation. It strengthens governance of the public health system, embeds commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity, bans conversion therapy by health service providers, repeals the outdated Pap Smear Register, updates private health facility accreditation requirements, and adjusts administrative arrangements for the Queensland Mental Health Commission.
Health Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025
This bill amends five health-related laws to strengthen pharmacy ownership regulation, improve occupational disease tracking, enhance mosquito-borne disease surveillance, streamline Mental Health Commissioner appointments, and clarify radioactive waste disposal rules. The largest component prepares Queensland's pharmacy business ownership licensing framework for full commencement by March 2026.
Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill implements the major revenue measures from the 2022-23 Queensland State Budget. It introduces a mental health levy on large employers, increases coal royalty rates during high-price periods, reforms land tax to account for interstate landholdings, and provides various stamp duty exemptions for small businesses, deceased estates and retirement visa holders.
Betting Tax and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill increases the tax on betting operators from 15 to 20 per cent and directs 80 per cent of the revenue to Racing Queensland, creating a more sustainable funding model for the racing industry. It also guarantees at least $20 million per year for country thoroughbred race meetings and makes administrative changes to support the rollout of the mental health levy on large employers from 1 January 2023.