legislation

SNOS – Changes to Police Powers

September 26, 2014

Criminal Law, legislation, police powers, Safe Night Out

The passing of the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Act 2014 has amended the provisions of the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act (PPRA) and the Summary Offences Act (SOA). The amendments to the law give greater powers to police officers…

SNOS – ID Scanners

September 26, 2014

Kendell Bocos

legislation, New Laws, Safe Night Out

With the introduction of the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014, new obligations have been imposed on designated licensed premises in order to reduce the likelihood of violent and anti-social behaviour in the night life. One example of the…

Steve O’Connell – A Policing View of the SNOS

September 26, 2014

Andrew Telford

legislation, New Laws, police powers, Safe Night Out

After graduating from the Police Academy at the end of 1979, Steve O’Connell drove his car with all of his belongings to Mackay. Shortly thereafter, he relieved at the newly constructed Cannonvale Police Station which, at that time, had two…

Changes to Liquor and Gaming Legislation

July 14, 2013

Tanya Whalley

legislation, Liquor and Gaming, Tanya Whalley

From 1 July 2013 there will be various changes to the legislation governing Keno, Lotteries, Wagering and Casino Control affecting all licensees in Queensland.

New Work Safety Laws

August 1, 2012

Jodie Sanders-Bond

August 2012, legislation, work health and safety

On 1 January 2012, new workplace safety laws commenced in Queensland. The other Australian States have also enacted new laws so that there is now consistency between States in relation to workplace safety requirements.

Below is a brief summary of the new laws:

legislation

SNOS – Changes to Police Powers

SNOS – ID Scanners

Steve O’Connell – A Policing View of the SNOS

Changes to Liquor and Gaming Legislation

New Work Safety Laws

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