Director-General of Queensland Health
Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 bills
Public Health (Water Risk Management) Amendment Bill 2016
This bill amends the Public Health Act 2005 to make Queensland hospitals and residential aged care facilities actively manage the risk of Legionella and other waterborne hazards in their water supplies. It was introduced after a 2013 Legionnaires' disease outbreak at The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane.
17/3/2016· PASSED· Hon CR Dick MP
HealthSeniorsSafety & Emergency
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Public Health and Other Legislation (Further Extension of Expiring Provisions) Amendment Bill 2021
This bill extended most of Queensland's temporary COVID-19 emergency laws until 30 April 2022, continuing the legal basis for public health directions, quarantine requirements, and support measures across multiple sectors. It also reformed the quarantine fee system to allow prepayment and third-party liability, and clarified that quarantine directions could be issued electronically.
16/6/2021· PASSED with amendment· Hon Y D'Ath MP
HealthSafety & EmergencyBusiness & EconomyHousing & RentingGovernment & Elections
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