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Helpful advice, notices and links to emergency services and facilities during times of extreme weather and natural disasters.
Civil Partnerships
New laws that will come into effect on 23 February 2012 mean any couple (regardless of sex) can have their relationship legally recognised in Qld.
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Safety Switches
Have your say on a proposal to extend the mandatory fitting of safety switches to all power, lighting and other capable circuits in Queensland homes and temporary accommodation such as hotels and hostels.
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Community information sessions
Six community information sessions on resolving tree and dividing fences neighbourhood disputes will be held in the week beginning 6 February 2012.
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Retail Shop Leases Act
The department is conducting a statutory review of the Retail Shop Leases Act (1994), including the Retail Shop Leases Regulation.
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New holiday for Queenslanders
Queensland workers will receive an extra day off in 2012 following a recent review of the state’s public holidays.
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Supplying alcohol to minors is an offence
Supplying alcohol to underage children to consume at a private residence without responsible supervision is not only dangerous, it is illegal.
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Unplug and store
General information about staying safe during Queensland’s storm season
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Emergency advice - for Queenslanders and DJAG Staff
In the event of an emergency, visit this page for updates about the availability of DJAG services and special messages for staff.
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New clothing and textile industry code of practice
A Mandatory Code of Practice applying to retailers, suppliers and contractors for clothing products made in Australia and intended for retail sale in Queensland was introduced on 1 January, 2011.
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