Queensland compliance hub
State-specific compliance obligations and regulators for Queensland. Federal obligations (Fair Work, ASIC, AUSTRAC, OAIC, ATO etc.) also apply on top.
www.legislation.qld.gov.au ↗ — official Qld legislation portal
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State-specific obligations
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Qld regulators
Regulators in Qld
- AHA QldAustralian Hotels Association (Queensland)
- Blue Card ServicesBlue Card Services (Queensland)
- DES QldQueensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
- OFT QldOffice of Fair Trading Queensland
- OIC QldOffice of the Information Commissioner Queensland
- OIR QldOffice of Industrial Relations (Queensland)
- OLGR QldOffice of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Queensland)
- QBCCQueensland Building and Construction Commission
- QCAQueensland Competition Authority
- QCATQueensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal
- QFDQueensland Fire Department
- QLSQueensland Law Society
- QROQueensland Revenue Office
- QROQueensland Revenue Office
- REIQReal Estate Institute of Queensland
- RSHQResources Safety and Health Queensland
- RTA QldResidential Tenancies Authority (Queensland)
- WHSQWorkplace Health and Safety Queensland
Qld-specific obligations (10)
- criticalcurrentPCBU primary duty of care (QLD WHS Act s 19)
QLD PCBUs must ensure health and safety so far as reasonably practicable; industrial manslaughter live since 2017.
- criticalcurrentQLD coal mining safety obligations (Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999)
QLD coal mine operators must ensure acceptable level of risk under the Act.
- criticalcurrentHold current QBCC licence for QLD building work
QLD building work > $3,300 requires QBCC licensing + minimum financial requirements.
- highcurrentPay Queensland land tax
QLD land tax applies on aggregated land value above $600K (individuals) / $350K (companies + trusts).
- highcurrentAboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld) — duty of care
Anyone carrying out an activity that could harm Aboriginal cultural heritage in Qld owes a statutory duty of care.
- highcurrentPay long service leave under the IR Act 2016 (Qld)
QLD employees accrue 8.6667 weeks LSL after 10 years' continuous service; pro-rata after 7 years.
- highcurrentPay Queensland payroll tax when threshold met
QLD: 4.75% on Australian wages above the $1.3 million tax-free threshold (FY2026-27).
- highcurrentPay QLD transfer duty on residential property
QLD transfer duty progressive; foreign acquirer additional duty 8% (from 1 July 2024).
- highcurrentComply with Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (QLD)
QLD RTRA — RTA bond, minimum standards, dispute resolution via QCAT.
- highcurrentQLD development assessment (Planning Act 2016)
QLD Planning Act 2016 + Development Assessment Rules govern development.
State-run regimes that also apply in Qld (18)
Each state and territory legislates these separately, so the detail, fees and regulator in Queensland differ from other states. The obligation page names the regulators we have verified.
- Working with Children Check / Blue Card (state)
State-issued working with children check required for child-related work.
Qld regulator: Blue Card Services (Qld)
- Comply with state infection control + notifiable disease rules
Health practitioners must notify State Health Departments of notifiable diseases.
- Hold valid liquor licence (state liquor licensing)
Liquor sale / supply requires state-issued licence; multiple categories.
Qld regulator: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Qld)
- Hold state-issued gambling licence (operator + venue)
Wagering, casino, gaming machine + lottery operators require state-issued licences with operator probity.
Qld regulator: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Qld)
- Notify + remediate contaminated land (state)
State EPA regimes require notification + remediation of contaminated land.
- Notify the Coroner of a reportable death (state)
Health practitioners + others must report certain deaths to the State Coroner.
- Asbestos management — workplace + dwelling rules (state)
Asbestos work requires licensed asbestos removalist + asbestos management plan.
- On-farm biosecurity record-keeping + reporting
Producers must maintain biosecurity records + immediately report notifiable diseases.
Qld regulator: Queensland Government — biosecurity (Business Queensland)
- Comply with state drinking water quality + safety regimes
Water utilities + private suppliers must meet state-specific drinking water quality standards.
- State mining royalties
Royalty payable on mining production per state Mining Acts.
- Comply with state vehicle standards + registration
Vehicle standards + registration administered by state road transport authorities.
Qld regulator: Queensland Government — vehicle registration
- Use AgVet chemicals in accordance with the APVMA label + state CUP
Agricultural and veterinary chemicals must be used per the registered label + state Chemical Use Permit conditions.
- Animal Welfare Standards + Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock
National + state-implemented standards for road + rail transport of livestock.
Qld regulator: Queensland Government — animal welfare in transport (Animal Care and Protection Act 2001)
- State veterinary practice registration + animal welfare compliance
Veterinarians registered by state vet boards; animal welfare regulated by state agriculture departments.
- Food Act state licensing + food safety supervisor
Food businesses must register + appoint Food Safety Supervisor under state Food Acts.
- RSA + RCG mandatory training (liquor + gaming)
Staff serving alcohol or in gaming venues need RSA / RCG certificates.
Qld regulator: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (Qld)
- Uniform Defamation Act — concerns notice + serious harm threshold
Pre-action concerns notice + serious harm threshold for defamation actions.
- Charity public fundraising — state authority cycle
Each state requires authorisation for public fundraising appeals.
Federal obligations also apply
State-specific obligations are on top of federal compliance — Fair Work, Privacy Act, AML/CTF, ASIC, ATO, ACCC and others apply regardless of state.