Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
LegislationReferenced in 7 bills
Criminal Code (Consent and Mistake of Fact) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020
This bill makes changes across several unrelated areas of law. Most significantly, it clarifies consent laws for sexual offences by putting existing case law into the Criminal Code, making it clearer that silence is not consent and that voluntary intoxication is no excuse. It also extends police banning notices, bans predatory wagering marketing, and ensures victims of solicitor fraud receive full compensation.
Public-Private Partnership (Transparency and Accountability) Bill 2024
This bill would have required the Queensland Government to be more open about Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) used to deliver major infrastructure like roads, hospitals, and Olympic venues. It responded to audit findings that the public has limited visibility into whether these deals represent value for money. The bill lapsed at the end of the 57th Parliament and did not become law.
Building Units and Group Titles and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
This bill improves protections for owners in older unit and townhouse developments established before 1997, bringing their governance rules closer to modern strata legislation. It also enables enforcement of gift card consumer protections.
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products (Dismantling Illegal Trade) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill dramatically strengthens Queensland's enforcement powers against illegal tobacco and nicotine vape sales. It extends business closure periods from 72 hours to 3 months, creates new criminal and civil penalties for landlords who allow illegal sales on their premises, and enables undercover operations to catch offenders.
State Financial Institutions and Metway Merger Amendment Bill 2024
This bill ensures Suncorp remains headquartered in Queensland after selling its banking business to ANZ. It updates existing legislation to require Suncorp's insurance business to maintain its registered office, head office, key corporate functions, and at least one board director in Queensland.
Queensland Competition Authority Amendment Bill 2018
This bill updates Queensland's rules for when businesses can access major infrastructure like rail networks and coal terminals. It aligns Queensland's access regime with national competition standards and makes the Queensland Competition Authority more accountable when processing applications.
Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Amendment Bill 2023
This bill overhauls Queensland's tobacco laws to reduce smoking rates and protect the community from second-hand smoke. It introduces a licensing scheme for tobacco sellers, cracks down on illicit tobacco, expands smoke-free public spaces, and strengthens protections for children.