Exhibited Animals in Queensland

The exhibited animals industry comprises “zoos, aquariums, circuses and petting zoos, as well as animals used by magicians and in mobile demonstrations”.  According to the former Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPIF), animal welfare, public safety and pest potential are the main areas of risk involved in keeping animals for exhibition.

A review of the Queensland legislation pertaining to exhibited animals was instigated following the (former) Service Delivery and Performance Commission’s identification, in 2007, of shortfalls in the legislative regime.  The DPIF released the Exhibited Animals Discussion Paper (Discussion Paper) in 2008.  Submissions closed on 30 January 2009.  The legislative review remains under consideration.  

Queensland Retail Lease Legislation Review

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) is currently conducting a statutory review of the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) and the Retail Shop Leases Regulation 2006 (Qld) to determine whether their provisions remain appropriate.  The review is due to be completed by June 2012.