Governor grants Royal Assent to four Bills - 28 March 2024

On Thursday 28 March, Her Excellency received the Acting Clerk of the Parliament, Mr Michael Ries, for the presentation of four Bills for Assent.

The following Bills were today granted Assent:

Forensic Science Queensland Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to establish the Director of Forensic Science Queensland and for related purposes, and to amend this Act, the Evidence Act 1977, the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 for particular purposes.

Pharmacy Business Ownership Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to regulate ownership, control and operation of pharmacy businesses, and for other purposes, and to repeal the Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2001, and to amend this Act, the Public Sector Act 2022 and the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 for particular purposes.

Casino Control and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to amend the Casino Control Act 1982, the Casino Control Regulation 1999, the Gaming Machine Act 1991, the Gaming Machine Regulation 2002, the Keno Act 1996 and the Wagering Act 1998 for particular purposes.

Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to amend the Safety in Recreational Water Activities Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and the legislation mentioned in schedule 1 for particular purposes.