{"id":"qld:sl-2019-0131","name":"Architects Regulation 2019","slug":"architects-regulation-2019","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"131 of 2019","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173998,"registerId":"qld-sl-2019-0131-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Architects Regulation 2019 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation, other than part 5 , commences on 8 July 2019.\nPart 5 commences on 1 January 2020.\n(sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than part 5 , commences on 8 July 2019.\n(sec.2-ssec.2) Part 5 commences on 1 January 2020.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dictionary","content":"### sec.3 Dictionary\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 3 defines words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Election of architect to board","content":"# Election of architect to board","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.4 Purpose of part\n\nThis part states, for section 143 (2) (b) of the Act , the procedures for the election of an architect for appointment as a member of the board.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Notice of election and nomination procedure","content":"## Notice of election and nomination procedure","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of election","content":"### sec.5 Notice of election\n\nThe registrar must publish a notice that states the election day for the election.\nThe notice must be published at least 2 months before the election day.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The registrar must publish a notice that states the election day for the election.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The notice must be published at least 2 months before the election day.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice calling for nominations","content":"### sec.6 Notice calling for nominations\n\nThe registrar must publish a notice inviting nominations of candidates for the election.\nThe notice must—\nstate the day and time by which a nomination of a candidate must be received by the registrar; and\nbe published at least 28 days before the day mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The registrar must publish a notice inviting nominations of candidates for the election.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The notice must— state the day and time by which a nomination of a candidate must be received by the registrar; and be published at least 28 days before the day mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) state the day and time by which a nomination of a candidate must be received by the registrar; and\n- (b) be published at least 28 days before the day mentioned in paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for nominations","content":"### sec.7 Requirements for nominations\n\nA nomination of a candidate for the election must be—\nin the approved form; and\nreceived by the registrar before the nomination day and time.\nA nomination may be accompanied by a written statement by the candidate.\nThe statement by the candidate must not be more than 200 words.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) A nomination of a candidate for the election must be— in the approved form; and received by the registrar before the nomination day and time.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) A nomination may be accompanied by a written statement by the candidate.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) The statement by the candidate must not be more than 200 words.\n- (a) in the approved form; and\n- (b) received by the registrar before the nomination day and time.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Procedure if only 1 candidate nominated","content":"## Procedure if only 1 candidate nominated","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Candidate taken to be elected unopposed","content":"### sec.8 Candidate taken to be elected unopposed\n\nIf only 1 candidate is nominated under division 2 —\nthe registrar is not required to conduct a ballot for the election; and\nthe candidate is taken to be elected unopposed.\n- (a) the registrar is not required to conduct a ballot for the election; and\n- (b) the candidate is taken to be elected unopposed.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar to give notice to candidate and Minister","content":"### sec.9 Registrar to give notice to candidate and Minister\n\nThe registrar must give the candidate and Minister written notice of the candidate’s election as soon as practicable after the nomination day and time.\nAlso, the registrar must publish a notice of the candidate’s election as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) The registrar must give the candidate and Minister written notice of the candidate’s election as soon as practicable after the nomination day and time.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) Also, the registrar must publish a notice of the candidate’s election as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Procedure if more than 1 candidate nominated","content":"## Procedure if more than 1 candidate nominated","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar to conduct ballot","content":"### sec.10 Registrar to conduct ballot\n\nIf more than 1 candidate is nominated under division 2 , the registrar must conduct a ballot for the election under this division.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice of accessibility of ballot","content":"### sec.11 Notice of accessibility of ballot\n\nThe registrar must, at least 35 days before the election day, publish a notice that—\nstates the election day and election closing time; and\nstates—\nwhether the registrar or a voting services provider is administering voting in the election; and\nif a voting services provider is administering voting in the election—states the name and contact details of the voting services provider for the election; and\nprovides instructions on how an eligible architect may cast a vote.\nIf a voting services provider is administering voting in the election, the registrar must publish the name and contact details of the voting services provider on the board’s website from the day the notice is published under subsection (1) .\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The registrar must, at least 35 days before the election day, publish a notice that— states the election day and election closing time; and states— whether the registrar or a voting services provider is administering voting in the election; and if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election—states the name and contact details of the voting services provider for the election; and provides instructions on how an eligible architect may cast a vote.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) If a voting services provider is administering voting in the election, the registrar must publish the name and contact details of the voting services provider on the board’s website from the day the notice is published under subsection (1) .\n- (a) states the election day and election closing time; and\n- (b) states— (i) whether the registrar or a voting services provider is administering voting in the election; and (ii) if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election—states the name and contact details of the voting services provider for the election; and\n- (i) whether the registrar or a voting services provider is administering voting in the election; and\n- (ii) if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election—states the name and contact details of the voting services provider for the election; and\n- (c) provides instructions on how an eligible architect may cast a vote.\n- (i) whether the registrar or a voting services provider is administering voting in the election; and\n- (ii) if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election—states the name and contact details of the voting services provider for the election; and","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar to ensure ballot accessible","content":"### sec.12 Registrar to ensure ballot accessible\n\nImmediately after publishing a notice under section 11 , the registrar must ensure an electronic ballot form is accessible to each eligible architect for the election.\nIf an eligible architect wants to vote using a paper ballot form, the architect must ask the entity administering voting in the election for a paper ballot form at least 28 days before the election day.\nIf the registrar is administering voting in the election, the registrar must send the architect the following things at least 14 days before the election day—\na paper ballot form;\nan unsealed envelope (the ballot envelope );\na return envelope.\nIf a voting services provider is administering voting in the election, the registrar must ensure the voting services provider will, for a request by an eligible architect under subsection (2) , send the architect the printed voting material mentioned in subsection (3) at least 14 days before the election.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) Immediately after publishing a notice under section 11 , the registrar must ensure an electronic ballot form is accessible to each eligible architect for the election.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) If an eligible architect wants to vote using a paper ballot form, the architect must ask the entity administering voting in the election for a paper ballot form at least 28 days before the election day.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) If the registrar is administering voting in the election, the registrar must send the architect the following things at least 14 days before the election day— a paper ballot form; an unsealed envelope (the ballot envelope ); a return envelope.\n(sec.12-ssec.4) If a voting services provider is administering voting in the election, the registrar must ensure the voting services provider will, for a request by an eligible architect under subsection (2) , send the architect the printed voting material mentioned in subsection (3) at least 14 days before the election.\n- (a) a paper ballot form;\n- (b) an unsealed envelope (the ballot envelope );\n- (c) a return envelope.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for ballot forms","content":"### sec.13 Requirements for ballot forms\n\nAn electronic ballot form or a paper ballot form must—\nlist the name of each candidate in alphabetical order; and\nbe accompanied by any written statements by the candidates given to the registrar.\nThe registrar may make any changes to the electronic ballot form that are necessary to allow the form to be displayed electronically.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) An electronic ballot form or a paper ballot form must— list the name of each candidate in alphabetical order; and be accompanied by any written statements by the candidates given to the registrar.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) The registrar may make any changes to the electronic ballot form that are necessary to allow the form to be displayed electronically.\n- (a) list the name of each candidate in alphabetical order; and\n- (b) be accompanied by any written statements by the candidates given to the registrar.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ways of voting","content":"### sec.14 Ways of voting\n\nAn eligible architect—\nis entitled to a single vote at the election; and\nmay vote using—\nan electronic ballot form; or\na paper ballot form.\nAn eligible architect who asks for a paper ballot form may vote using an electronic ballot form as long as the architect does not use the paper ballot form to vote.\n(sec.14-ssec.1) An eligible architect— is entitled to a single vote at the election; and may vote using— an electronic ballot form; or a paper ballot form.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) An eligible architect who asks for a paper ballot form may vote using an electronic ballot form as long as the architect does not use the paper ballot form to vote.\n- (a) is entitled to a single vote at the election; and\n- (b) may vote using— (i) an electronic ballot form; or (ii) a paper ballot form.\n- (i) an electronic ballot form; or\n- (ii) a paper ballot form.\n- (i) an electronic ballot form; or\n- (ii) a paper ballot form.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"How votes are cast","content":"### sec.15 How votes are cast\n\nFor voting using an electronic ballot form, an eligible architect may vote only by following the instructions for the electronic voting system being used for the election, by the election closing time.\nFor voting using a paper ballot form, an eligible architect may vote only by—\nmarking the ballot form with a cross opposite the name of 1 candidate; and\nputting the ballot form in the ballot envelope and sealing the ballot envelope; and\nputting the ballot envelope in the return envelope and sealing the return envelope; and\ngiving, posting or sending the return envelope to the entity administering voting in the election so that the entity receives the envelope before the election closing time.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) For voting using an electronic ballot form, an eligible architect may vote only by following the instructions for the electronic voting system being used for the election, by the election closing time.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) For voting using a paper ballot form, an eligible architect may vote only by— marking the ballot form with a cross opposite the name of 1 candidate; and putting the ballot form in the ballot envelope and sealing the ballot envelope; and putting the ballot envelope in the return envelope and sealing the return envelope; and giving, posting or sending the return envelope to the entity administering voting in the election so that the entity receives the envelope before the election closing time.\n- (a) marking the ballot form with a cross opposite the name of 1 candidate; and\n- (b) putting the ballot form in the ballot envelope and sealing the ballot envelope; and\n- (c) putting the ballot envelope in the return envelope and sealing the return envelope; and\n- (d) giving, posting or sending the return envelope to the entity administering voting in the election so that the entity receives the envelope before the election closing time.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ballot box and electronic vote security","content":"### sec.16 Ballot box and electronic vote security\n\nThe registrar must ensure—\na ballot box is kept for the election; and\nthe ballot box is kept in a safe place; and\nthe ballot box is sealed in a way that—\nallows ballot envelopes to be put in it until the election finishes; and\nprevents ballot envelopes from being taken from it until votes for the election are to be counted.\nThe registrar must ensure appropriate measures are in place to keep an electronic voting system used or intended to be used for electronic voting secure from interference at all times.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) The registrar must ensure— a ballot box is kept for the election; and the ballot box is kept in a safe place; and the ballot box is sealed in a way that— allows ballot envelopes to be put in it until the election finishes; and prevents ballot envelopes from being taken from it until votes for the election are to be counted.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The registrar must ensure appropriate measures are in place to keep an electronic voting system used or intended to be used for electronic voting secure from interference at all times.\n- (a) a ballot box is kept for the election; and\n- (b) the ballot box is kept in a safe place; and\n- (c) the ballot box is sealed in a way that— (i) allows ballot envelopes to be put in it until the election finishes; and (ii) prevents ballot envelopes from being taken from it until votes for the election are to be counted.\n- (i) allows ballot envelopes to be put in it until the election finishes; and\n- (ii) prevents ballot envelopes from being taken from it until votes for the election are to be counted.\n- (i) allows ballot envelopes to be put in it until the election finishes; and\n- (ii) prevents ballot envelopes from being taken from it until votes for the election are to be counted.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Counting of votes","content":"### sec.17 Counting of votes\n\nThe registrar must, as soon as practicable after the election closing time, arrange for the counting of votes cast.\nFor votes cast using a paper ballot form, the entity counting the votes must—\nopen each ballot envelope in the ballot box for the election; and\naccept each formal ballot form and reject each informal ballot form; and\ncount and record the number of votes for each candidate on all ballot forms accepted under this section.\nThe registrar must ensure the things mentioned in subsection (2) are done in the presence of at least 2 witnesses.\nDespite subsection (2) (b) , the entity counting the votes may accept an informal ballot form if the entity considers the voter’s intention is clear.\nIn this section—\nformal ballot form , for a paper ballot form, means a ballot form that is marked as required under section 15 (2) (a) .\ninformal ballot form , for a paper ballot form, means a ballot form that is marked other than as required under section 15 (2) (a) .\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The registrar must, as soon as practicable after the election closing time, arrange for the counting of votes cast.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) For votes cast using a paper ballot form, the entity counting the votes must— open each ballot envelope in the ballot box for the election; and accept each formal ballot form and reject each informal ballot form; and count and record the number of votes for each candidate on all ballot forms accepted under this section.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) The registrar must ensure the things mentioned in subsection (2) are done in the presence of at least 2 witnesses.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) Despite subsection (2) (b) , the entity counting the votes may accept an informal ballot form if the entity considers the voter’s intention is clear.\n(sec.17-ssec.5) In this section— formal ballot form , for a paper ballot form, means a ballot form that is marked as required under section 15 (2) (a) . informal ballot form , for a paper ballot form, means a ballot form that is marked other than as required under section 15 (2) (a) .\n- (a) open each ballot envelope in the ballot box for the election; and\n- (b) accept each formal ballot form and reject each informal ballot form; and\n- (c) count and record the number of votes for each candidate on all ballot forms accepted under this section.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Candidate with the highest number of votes is elected","content":"### sec.18 Candidate with the highest number of votes is elected\n\nThe candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.\nHowever, subsections (3) and (4) apply if 2 or more candidates receive the same number of votes so that the candidate entitled to be elected under subsection (1) can not be decided.\nThe registrar must conduct a draw by completing the following steps in the presence of at least 2 witnesses—\nwriting the names of the candidates with the same number of votes on separate pieces of paper that are the same kind, shape, size and colour;\nfolding the pieces of paper in the same way to be the same size and thickness;\nputting the pieces of paper in a container and shuffling them;\ndrawing out 1 of the pieces of paper.\nThe candidate whose name is drawn out under subsection (3) (d) is elected.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) The candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) However, subsections (3) and (4) apply if 2 or more candidates receive the same number of votes so that the candidate entitled to be elected under subsection (1) can not be decided.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) The registrar must conduct a draw by completing the following steps in the presence of at least 2 witnesses— writing the names of the candidates with the same number of votes on separate pieces of paper that are the same kind, shape, size and colour; folding the pieces of paper in the same way to be the same size and thickness; putting the pieces of paper in a container and shuffling them; drawing out 1 of the pieces of paper.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) The candidate whose name is drawn out under subsection (3) (d) is elected.\n- (a) writing the names of the candidates with the same number of votes on separate pieces of paper that are the same kind, shape, size and colour;\n- (b) folding the pieces of paper in the same way to be the same size and thickness;\n- (c) putting the pieces of paper in a container and shuffling them;\n- (d) drawing out 1 of the pieces of paper.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Voting services provider to give notice to registrar","content":"### sec.19 Voting services provider to give notice to registrar\n\nThis section applies if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election.\nThe registrar must ensure the voting services provider gives the registrar written notice of the result of the counting of votes as soon as practicable after counting all the votes.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if a voting services provider is administering voting in the election.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The registrar must ensure the voting services provider gives the registrar written notice of the result of the counting of votes as soon as practicable after counting all the votes.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar to give notice to Minister","content":"### sec.20 Registrar to give notice to Minister\n\nThe registrar must give the Minister written notice of the result of the counting of votes and the candidate elected as soon as practicable after counting all the votes.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registrar to give notice to candidates","content":"### sec.21 Registrar to give notice to candidates\n\nAs soon as practicable after the appointment of the elected candidate to the board, the registrar must—\ngive each candidate written notice of the candidate elected as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board; and\npublish a notice of the candidate elected as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board.\n- (a) give each candidate written notice of the candidate elected as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board; and\n- (b) publish a notice of the candidate elected as soon as practicable after the candidate’s appointment to the board.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disposal of ballots","content":"### sec.22 Disposal of ballots\n\nThe registrar must ensure—\nall electronic ballot forms are kept in a secure electronic location for the inspection period; and\nthe paper ballot forms that were put in the ballot box under section 16 (1) are kept for the inspection period.\nDuring the inspection period, the registrar must ensure the count of electronic ballot forms and paper ballot forms is available for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at the board’s office during ordinary office hours.\nAt the end of the inspection period, the registrar must ensure the electronic ballot forms and paper ballot forms are destroyed.\nIn this section—\ninspection period , for an election, means the period of 3 months starting on the election day.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) The registrar must ensure— all electronic ballot forms are kept in a secure electronic location for the inspection period; and the paper ballot forms that were put in the ballot box under section 16 (1) are kept for the inspection period.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) During the inspection period, the registrar must ensure the count of electronic ballot forms and paper ballot forms is available for inspection by members of the public, free of charge, at the board’s office during ordinary office hours.\n(sec.22-ssec.3) At the end of the inspection period, the registrar must ensure the electronic ballot forms and paper ballot forms are destroyed.\n(sec.22-ssec.4) In this section— inspection period , for an election, means the period of 3 months starting on the election day.\n- (a) all electronic ballot forms are kept in a secure electronic location for the inspection period; and\n- (b) the paper ballot forms that were put in the ballot box under section 16 (1) are kept for the inspection period.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for electronic voting systems","content":"### sec.23 Requirements for electronic voting systems\n\nAn electronic voting system must—\ngive an eligible architect an opportunity to change the architect’s vote before casting the vote; and\nnot allow a person to find out how a particular architect cast the architect’s vote; and\ngive the same result in the scrutiny of votes as would be obtained if the scrutiny were conducted without using the system.\n- (a) give an eligible architect an opportunity to change the architect’s vote before casting the vote; and\n- (b) not allow a person to find out how a particular architect cast the architect’s vote; and\n- (c) give the same result in the scrutiny of votes as would be obtained if the scrutiny were conducted without using the system.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed schools of architecture— Act , s 82","content":"### sec.24 Prescribed schools of architecture— Act , s 82\n\nFor section 82 (2) (a) (i) of the Act , a school of architecture (however described) at each of the following universities is a prescribed school of architecture—\nBond University;\nGriffith University;\nQueensland University of Technology;\nThe University of Queensland.\n- (a) Bond University;\n- (b) Griffith University;\n- (c) Queensland University of Technology;\n- (d) The University of Queensland.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Code of practice approved— Act , s 108","content":"### sec.25 Code of practice approved— Act , s 108\n\nFor section 108 (3) of the Act , the code of practice called ‘Board of Architects of Queensland Code of Practice’ made by the board on 12 December 2018 is approved.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed titles, names or words— Act , s 114","content":"### sec.26 Prescribed titles, names or words— Act , s 114\n\nThe titles and names stated in schedule 1 , part 1 are prescribed for section 114 (1) (b) of the Act .\nThe words stated in schedule 1 , part 2 are prescribed for section 114 (2) (b) of the Act .\n(sec.26-ssec.1) The titles and names stated in schedule 1 , part 1 are prescribed for section 114 (1) (b) of the Act .\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The words stated in schedule 1 , part 2 are prescribed for section 114 (2) (b) of the Act .","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.27 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 2 .","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal and transitional provision","content":"# Repeal and transitional provision","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Repeal","content":"## Repeal","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.28 Repeal\n\nThe Architects Regulation 2003 , SL No. 11 is repealed.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transitional provision","content":"## Transitional provision","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Provision for particular elections","content":"### sec.29 Provision for particular elections\n\nIf the election day for an election occurred under the repealed regulation within 3 months before the commencement, the following provisions continue to apply in relation to the election to the entity that administered voting in the election as if this regulation had not been made—\nif the entity was the registrar—the repealed regulation, section 17;\nif the entity was a voting services provider—the repealed regulation, section 17A.\nIf an election was started but the election day for the election had not occurred under the repealed regulation before the commencement, the repealed regulation, part 2 continues to apply to the election as if this regulation had not been made.\nIn this section—\nrepealed regulation means the repealed Architects Regulation 2003 .\n(sec.29-ssec.1) If the election day for an election occurred under the repealed regulation within 3 months before the commencement, the following provisions continue to apply in relation to the election to the entity that administered voting in the election as if this regulation had not been made— if the entity was the registrar—the repealed regulation, section 17; if the entity was a voting services provider—the repealed regulation, section 17A.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) If an election was started but the election day for the election had not occurred under the repealed regulation before the commencement, the repealed regulation, part 2 continues to apply to the election as if this regulation had not been made.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) In this section— repealed regulation means the repealed Architects Regulation 2003 .\n- (a) if the entity was the registrar—the repealed regulation, section 17;\n- (b) if the entity was a voting services provider—the repealed regulation, section 17A.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Titles or names","content":"# Titles or names","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Words","content":"# Words","sortOrder":40}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears focused on its original purpose of operationalising the Architects Act 2002. It covers elections, prescribed schools, approved codes, and fees—all standard subordinate legislative matters for a profession-specific regulation. No significant scope creep is evident in the provided text."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested subsections with up to 4 levels of indentation (e.g., sec.11-ssec.1-para.b-subpara.ii)","Cross-references to the parent Architects Act 2002 (e.g., 'for section 143(2)(b) of the Act') without defining key terms like 'eligible architect' or 'board' in the provided text","Conditional logic for two different voting administration scenarios (registrar vs voting services provider) requiring parallel procedural rules","Detailed prescriptive requirements for physical ballot handling (specific envelope types, sealing methods, witness requirements)","Transitional provisions that create temporal exceptions based on election timing relative to commencement dates","Reliance on undefined schedules (Schedules 1-3) for substantive content including fees, prescribed titles, and dictionary definitions"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out the rules for how architects in Queensland elect one of their own to sit on the Board of Architects (the body that regulates the architecture profession). It covers the entire election process—from publishing notices and calling for nominations, to running the ballot (either electronically or on paper), counting votes, and breaking ties by drawing names from a hat. It also approves a code of conduct for architects, lists which university architecture degrees are officially recognised, specifies what titles architects can use (like 'architect' or 'landscape architect'), and sets out the fees architects must pay to the Board. Finally, it repeals the old 2003 regulation and includes transitional rules for elections already underway when the new rules kicked in."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation does what it says on the tin — it sets out procedural rules for architect board elections, recognised universities, approved codes of practice, protected professional titles, and fees. This is consistent with the typical scope of a regulation made under a professional licensing Act. There is no evidence of scope creep or departure from the original intent of supporting the parent Architects Act."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to the parent Architects Act (e.g., sections 82, 108, 114, 143) which must be read alongside this regulation to get the full picture","Detailed procedural voting rules with multiple contingencies (one candidate vs. many; electronic vs. paper voting; registrar vs. external voting services provider)","Transitional provisions requiring understanding of the repealed 2003 regulation and how it continues to apply in certain circumstances","Staggered commencement dates (Part 5 starting 6 months later than the rest) add a layer of complexity","References to schedules (1, 2, and 3) that are not fully reproduced in the text, requiring the reader to locate additional material"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation sets the detailed rules for regulating architects: how registration and board governance operate, which university qualifications count for the registration pathway, formal approval of the Board’s Code of Practice, and restrictions on who may use the title “architect” (with associated fees). It affects registered architects, students/graduates seeking registration, the Board of Architects of Queensland, and anyone using the title — protecting the public by ensuring only qualified, registered professionals may call themselves architects."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The regulation repeals the Architects Regulation 2003 (s 28) and replaces it with updated election mechanics and administrative rules: formal notice and nomination timelines (ss 5–7, 11–12), explicit electronic and paper voting procedures and security/accuracy requirements (ss 11–13, 15–16, 23), counting, tie-break and notification procedures (ss 17–21), record retention and public inspection (s 22), plus prescriptions of specific schools (s 24), approval of a board code (s 25) and a fee schedule (s 27). Transitional provisions preserve parts of the old regulation for elections already started (s 29)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple fixed timelines for notices, nomination deadlines and delivery of paper ballots (secs 5–7, 11–12)","Dual voting channels (electronic and paper) with matching operational and security requirements (secs 11–13, 23)","Procedural detail for ballot handling, counting, witnesses and tie-breaking draw (secs 16–18, 17(3)–(4))","Differing duties depending on whether registrar or third‑party voting services provider administers voting (secs 11(1)(b), 12(4), 19)","Record-keeping, public inspection period and destruction rules for ballots (s 22)","Repeal and transitional savings preserving parts of the old regulation for elections already underway (secs 28–29)","Non-regulatory items appended (prescribed schools, approved code, fee schedule) increasing administrative scope (secs 24–27)"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation replaces the earlier Architects Regulation and sets the rules for electing an architect member to the Board: how and when nominations and notices must be published, how architects may vote (electronic or paper), how ballots are secured, counted and retained, and how ties are resolved. It also prescribes particular architecture schools, approves a board code of practice, and lists fees.\n\nIt affects registered architects (voters and candidates), the registrar, any voting services provider and the Minister by fixing timelines, security duties and administrative burdens that determine how board elections operate."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019","history":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/architects-regulation-2019/documents"}}