Royal Assent granted to three Bills - 3 May 2024

On 3  May, 2024, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, received Mr Neil Laurie, Clerk of the Parliament, for the presentation of the following three Bills to which Royal Assent was granted:

Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to amend the Disaster Management Act 2003, the Disaster Management Regulation 2014, the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, the Police Service Administration Act 1990, the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003, the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 and the legislation mentioned in schedule 1 for particular purposes

State Emergency Service Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to establish the State Emergency Service and for related purposes

Marine Rescue Queensland Bill 2024

A bill for an Act to establish Marine Rescue Queensland and for related purposes

The granting of Royal Assent is an integral step in the legislative process.