Executive Council
OrganisationReferenced in 3 bills
Public Health and Other Legislation (Public Health Emergency) Amendment Bill 2020
This bill gave Queensland authorities the legal powers needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, quarantine orders, business closures, and restrictions on gatherings. It also amended electoral and planning laws to provide flexibility during the public health emergency, with most emergency powers set to expire one year after commencement.
Constitution (Fixed Term Parliament) Amendment Bill 2015
This bill would fix Queensland's parliamentary term at four years, with state elections held on the second Saturday in March every four years. It would stop the Premier from calling early elections for political advantage and would only take effect if approved at a referendum.
Public Records Bill 2023
This bill replaces Queensland's 20-year-old public records law with a modern framework suited to the digital age. It makes government records in the State Archives open to the public by default, strengthens protections against the destruction or tampering of records, and formally recognises the importance of public records for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.