Small Business Commissioner
Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 bills
COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020
This bill established temporary emergency powers to help Queensland respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. It protected renters and small businesses from eviction, allowed Parliament and courts to operate remotely, and gave government broad powers to modify legal requirements around documents, time limits, and proceedings. The entire Act expired on 31 December 2020.
22/4/2020· PASSED· Hon A Palaszczuk MP
Housing & RentingBusiness & EconomyJustice & RightsGovernment & ElectionsHealth
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COVID-19 Emergency Response and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill extends Queensland's temporary COVID-19 emergency legislation to 30 September 2021, gives local governments flexibility to adjust rates mid-year, creates a framework for holding COVID-safe local government by-elections and fresh elections, and extends temporary remote meeting arrangements for councils.
11/3/2021· PASSED· Hon S Fentiman MP
Government & ElectionsHousing & RentingSafety & Emergency
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