Queensland
PlaceReferenced in 3 bills
Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025
This bill establishes the Queensland Academy of Sport as an independent statutory body, separate from the Department of Sport. The change is designed to give the Academy greater flexibility and agility in supporting elite Queensland athletes, particularly in preparation for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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.
Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019
This bill strengthens Queensland's approach to road safety by significantly reforming drink driving laws and improving speed camera enforcement. It extends the alcohol interlock program from 2 to 5 years, requires drink drivers to complete education programs, and expands the program to capture mid-range offenders. The bill also enables point-to-point speed cameras on roads with variable speed limits and improves marine pollution cost recovery processes.