Earlier this year, an independent review of the Queensland Government’s Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence Policy was released. The review of the policy found ID scanners made Queensland’s entertainment precincts safer. It also found that further refinements could address unintended consequences being experienced by licensees, particularly on quieter weeknights. Based on these findings and following extensive consultation […]
The Office of Fair Trading has released the new training requirements from the 21st January 2020. If you have completed the training from current training package prior to 21 January 2020, The Office of Fair Trading will still accept this training for a period of 12 months from 21 January 2020 until 20 January 2021. Security (Unarmed) […]
The Queensland Government is seeking written feedback and comment regarding the proposed units of competency for each of the security provider licence functions. Submissions are open until Monday 30 September 2019 and can be emailed to: Tamika Travers Manager, Industry Licencing Unit industry.licensing@justice.qld.gov.au Consultation The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has conducted a review of the […]
The final report of the independent evaluation of the Queensland Government’s Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence (TAFV) Policy and the government’s interim response to its recommendations were tabled on 26 July. The two-year evaluation reported promising reductions in some key measures of alcohol-related harm across Queensland and listed a series of recommendations. Key recommendations which have been […]
Members that offer warranties against defects on services, or when supplying goods combined with services, will need to comply with new requirements coming into effect on 9 June 2019. A warranty against defects is a representation to a customer that if goods or services provided (or part of them) are defective, you will provide a remedy. A […]
Training for a Queensland White Card must now be face to face with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). A Queensland white card is recognised in all Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. Queensland also recognises white cards issued from each of these areas. Concerns about the effectiveness and quality of online […]