{"id":"qld:act-2015-023","name":"Jobs Queensland Act 2015","slug":"jobs-queensland-act-2015","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"23 of 2015","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29647,"registerId":"qld-act-2015-023-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","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 Act may be cited as the Jobs Queensland Act 2015 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis Act commences on 4 January 2016.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of Act","content":"### sec.3 Purpose of Act\n\nThe purpose of this Act is to establish Jobs Queensland to provide independent expert advice to the Minister on matters relating to skills needs, workforce development and planning and the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act binds all persons","content":"### sec.4 Act binds all persons\n\nThis Act binds all persons, including the State.\nNothing in this Act makes the State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.\n(sec.4-ssec.1) This Act binds all persons, including the State.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) Nothing in this Act makes the State liable to be prosecuted for an offence.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.5 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Jobs Queensland","content":"# Jobs Queensland","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment, functions and consultation","content":"## Establishment, functions and consultation","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.6 Establishment\n\nJobs Queensland is established.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.7 Functions\n\nThe functions of Jobs Queensland are as follows—\nto give advice to the Minister about—\nthe skills it anticipates will be needed for particular industries and regional areas; and\nfuture workforce development and planning; and\nthe apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland;\nto carry out and promote research relating to the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) to (iii) ;\nto promote public awareness of its function under paragraph (a) .\n- (a) to give advice to the Minister about— (i) the skills it anticipates will be needed for particular industries and regional areas; and (ii) future workforce development and planning; and (iii) the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland;\n- (i) the skills it anticipates will be needed for particular industries and regional areas; and\n- (ii) future workforce development and planning; and\n- (iii) the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland;\n- (b) to carry out and promote research relating to the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) (i) to (iii) ;\n- (c) to promote public awareness of its function under paragraph (a) .\n- (i) the skills it anticipates will be needed for particular industries and regional areas; and\n- (ii) future workforce development and planning; and\n- (iii) the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland;","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Performance of functions","content":"### sec.8 Performance of functions\n\nJobs Queensland must perform its functions in a way that has regard to—\nthe community’s and industries’ skills and workforce development needs; and\neconomic factors affecting the State.\npopulation growth affecting the education and health services industries\n- (a) the community’s and industries’ skills and workforce development needs; and\n- (b) economic factors affecting the State. Example of an economic factor affecting the State— population growth affecting the education and health services industries","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consultation","content":"### sec.9 Consultation\n\nJobs Queensland must, in performing its functions, consult with—\ncommunity representatives, including representatives from rural and regional areas, it considers appropriate; and\nrepresentatives from a broad range of industries it considers appropriate, including representatives of—\nemployers; and\nunions; and\nindustry associations and peak bodies.\n- (a) community representatives, including representatives from rural and regional areas, it considers appropriate; and\n- (b) representatives from a broad range of industries it considers appropriate, including representatives of— (i) employers; and (ii) unions; and (iii) industry associations and peak bodies.\n- (i) employers; and\n- (ii) unions; and\n- (iii) industry associations and peak bodies.\n- (i) employers; and\n- (ii) unions; and\n- (iii) industry associations and peak bodies.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Membership","content":"## Membership","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Members of Jobs Queensland","content":"### sec.10 Members of Jobs Queensland\n\nJobs Queensland consists of at least 7 but no more than 12 members appointed by the Governor in Council.\nThe members must include—\nat least 1 person the Minister considers represents employers; and\nat least 1 person the Minister considers represents employees.\nThere must be an equal number of members mentioned in subsection (2) .\nAlso, the members must include at least 1 person the Minister considers has direct experience in the education, training or employment sectors.\nA member other than a member mentioned in subsection (2) or (4) must have—\nexperience in a particular industry; or\nother knowledge, experience or standing relevant to Jobs Queensland’s functions.\nIn recommending persons for appointment as members, the Minister must have regard to the following—\nproviding for balanced gender representation in the membership of Jobs Queensland;\nincluding as members of Jobs Queensland—\nAboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and\npersons from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and\npersons from regional and remote communities.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) Jobs Queensland consists of at least 7 but no more than 12 members appointed by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The members must include— at least 1 person the Minister considers represents employers; and at least 1 person the Minister considers represents employees.\n(sec.10-ssec.3) There must be an equal number of members mentioned in subsection (2) .\n(sec.10-ssec.4) Also, the members must include at least 1 person the Minister considers has direct experience in the education, training or employment sectors.\n(sec.10-ssec.5) A member other than a member mentioned in subsection (2) or (4) must have— experience in a particular industry; or other knowledge, experience or standing relevant to Jobs Queensland’s functions.\n(sec.10-ssec.6) In recommending persons for appointment as members, the Minister must have regard to the following— providing for balanced gender representation in the membership of Jobs Queensland; including as members of Jobs Queensland— Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and persons from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and persons from regional and remote communities.\n- (a) at least 1 person the Minister considers represents employers; and\n- (b) at least 1 person the Minister considers represents employees.\n- (a) experience in a particular industry; or\n- (b) other knowledge, experience or standing relevant to Jobs Queensland’s functions.\n- (a) providing for balanced gender representation in the membership of Jobs Queensland;\n- (b) including as members of Jobs Queensland— (i) Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and (ii) persons from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and (iii) persons from regional and remote communities.\n- (i) Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and\n- (ii) persons from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and\n- (iii) persons from regional and remote communities.\n- (i) Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders; and\n- (ii) persons from culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and\n- (iii) persons from regional and remote communities.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"The chairperson","content":"### sec.11 The chairperson\n\nThe chairperson of Jobs Queensland is the member appointed as chairperson by the Governor in Council.\nThe chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\nThe office of the chairperson becomes vacant if—\nthe chairperson resigns from the office of chairperson by giving the Minister a signed notice of resignation; or\nthe chairperson is no longer a member.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The chairperson of Jobs Queensland is the member appointed as chairperson by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The chairperson holds office for the term stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) The office of the chairperson becomes vacant if— the chairperson resigns from the office of chairperson by giving the Minister a signed notice of resignation; or the chairperson is no longer a member.\n- (a) the chairperson resigns from the office of chairperson by giving the Minister a signed notice of resignation; or\n- (b) the chairperson is no longer a member.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification as member","content":"### sec.12 Disqualification as member\n\nA person is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a member if the person—\nis a member of the Legislative Assembly; or\nis a councillor of a local government; or\nhas a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or\nis an insolvent under administration; or\nis disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.\ns 12 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 s 24\n- (a) is a member of the Legislative Assembly; or\n- (b) is a councillor of a local government; or\n- (c) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence; or\n- (d) is an insolvent under administration; or\n- (e) is disqualified from managing corporations because of the Corporations Act , part 2D .6.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.13 Term of appointment\n\nA member holds office for the term, no longer than 4 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.14 Conditions of appointment\n\nA member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nA member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.\nA member is appointed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .\ns 14 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.14-ssec.1) A member is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) A member holds office on the terms and conditions, not provided by this Act, that are decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) A member is appointed under this Act and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Resignation","content":"### sec.15 Resignation\n\nA member may resign by signed notice given to the Minister.\nThe resignation takes effect—\non the day the notice is given; or\nif a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) A member may resign by signed notice given to the Minister.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The resignation takes effect— on the day the notice is given; or if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.\n- (a) on the day the notice is given; or\n- (b) if a later day is stated in the notice—on the later day.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacancy of office","content":"### sec.16 Vacancy of office\n\nThe office of a member becomes vacant if—\nthe member is disqualified from continuing as a member under section 12 ; or\nthe member resigns under section 15 .\n- (a) the member is disqualified from continuing as a member under section 12 ; or\n- (b) the member resigns under section 15 .","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Leave of absence","content":"### sec.17 Leave of absence\n\nThe Minister may—\napprove a leave of absence for the chairperson; and\nappoint someone else to act in the office of the chairperson while the chairperson is absent on leave.\nThe Minister may—\napprove a leave of absence for another member; and\nappoint another person to act in the office of the absent member while the member is on leave.\nSubsections (1) and (2) do not limit the Governor in Council’s powers under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (v) .\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The Minister may— approve a leave of absence for the chairperson; and appoint someone else to act in the office of the chairperson while the chairperson is absent on leave.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The Minister may— approve a leave of absence for another member; and appoint another person to act in the office of the absent member while the member is on leave.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not limit the Governor in Council’s powers under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 25 (1) (b) (v) .\n- (a) approve a leave of absence for the chairperson; and\n- (b) appoint someone else to act in the office of the chairperson while the chairperson is absent on leave.\n- (a) approve a leave of absence for another member; and\n- (b) appoint another person to act in the office of the absent member while the member is on leave.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Criminal history reports","content":"## Criminal history reports","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criminal history report","content":"### sec.18 Criminal history report\n\nTo decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a member, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for—\na written report about the criminal history of the person; and\na brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.\nHowever, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request.\nThe commissioner of the police service must comply with the request.\nHowever, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access.\nThe Minister must ensure the report is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was requested.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) To decide if a person is disqualified from becoming or continuing as a member, the Minister may ask the commissioner of the police service for— a written report about the criminal history of the person; and a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) However, the Minister may make the request only if the person has given the Minister written consent for the request.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) The commissioner of the police service must comply with the request.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) However, the duty to comply applies only to information in the commissioner’s possession or to which the commissioner has access.\n(sec.18-ssec.5) The Minister must ensure the report is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was requested.\n- (a) a written report about the criminal history of the person; and\n- (b) a brief description of the circumstances of a conviction mentioned in the criminal history.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criminal history reports confidential","content":"### sec.19 Criminal history reports confidential\n\nThis section applies to a person who possesses a report, or information contained in a report, given under section 18 because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department.\nThe person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose the report or information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (3) .\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe person is permitted to disclose the report or information to another person—\nto the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or\nif the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or\nif the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or\nif the person to whom the disclosure relates consents to the disclosure; or\nif the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or\nif the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who possesses a report, or information contained in a report, given under section 18 because the person is or was an officer, employee or agent of the department.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The person must not, directly or indirectly, disclose the report or information to any other person unless the disclosure is permitted under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) The person is permitted to disclose the report or information to another person— to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or if the person to whom the disclosure relates consents to the disclosure; or if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.\n- (a) to the extent necessary to perform the person’s functions under this Act; or\n- (b) if the disclosure is authorised under an Act; or\n- (c) if the disclosure is otherwise required or permitted by law; or\n- (d) if the person to whom the disclosure relates consents to the disclosure; or\n- (e) if the disclosure is in a form that does not identify the person to whom the information relates; or\n- (f) if the information is, or has been, lawfully accessible to the public.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"New convictions must be disclosed","content":"### sec.20 New convictions must be disclosed\n\nThis section applies if a person who is a member is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the member’s appointment.\nThe person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the Minister.\nMaximum penalty—100 penalty units.\nThe notice must include all of the following—\nthe existence of the conviction;\nwhen the offence was committed;\ndetails adequate to identify the offence;\nthe sentence imposed on the person.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if a person who is a member is convicted of an indictable offence during the term of the member’s appointment.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, immediately give notice of the conviction to the Minister. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The notice must include all of the following— the existence of the conviction; when the offence was committed; details adequate to identify the offence; the sentence imposed on the person.\n- (a) the existence of the conviction;\n- (b) when the offence was committed;\n- (c) details adequate to identify the offence;\n- (d) the sentence imposed on the person.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reporting","content":"## Reporting","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual report","content":"### sec.21 Annual report\n\nJobs Queensland must prepare and give to the Minister, within 3 months after the end of each financial year, an annual report on the discharge of its functions during the financial year.\nThe Minister must table a copy of the report in the Legislative Assembly within 14 days after receiving it.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) Jobs Queensland must prepare and give to the Minister, within 3 months after the end of each financial year, an annual report on the discharge of its functions during the financial year.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The Minister must table a copy of the report in the Legislative Assembly within 14 days after receiving it.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Minister’s powers","content":"# Minister’s powers","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may refer matter to Jobs Queensland","content":"### sec.22 Minister may refer matter to Jobs Queensland\n\nIf the Minister considers it appropriate, the Minister may refer to Jobs Queensland a matter relevant to its functions.\nJobs Queensland must—\nconsider or inquire into the matter; and\nafter completing its consideration or inquiry—give the Minister a written report about the matter.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) If the Minister considers it appropriate, the Minister may refer to Jobs Queensland a matter relevant to its functions.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) Jobs Queensland must— consider or inquire into the matter; and after completing its consideration or inquiry—give the Minister a written report about the matter.\n- (a) consider or inquire into the matter; and\n- (b) after completing its consideration or inquiry—give the Minister a written report about the matter.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may give direction","content":"### sec.23 Minister may give direction\n\nThe Minister may give Jobs Queensland a written direction about a matter relevant to the performance of its functions.\nJobs Queensland must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) .\nHowever, the Minister may not give a direction about the content of any advice given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland.\nIf the Minister gives a direction under this section, details of the direction must be included in the annual report prepared under section 21 for the financial year in which the direction was given.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) The Minister may give Jobs Queensland a written direction about a matter relevant to the performance of its functions.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Jobs Queensland must comply with a direction given under subsection (1) .\n(sec.23-ssec.3) However, the Minister may not give a direction about the content of any advice given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) If the Minister gives a direction under this section, details of the direction must be included in the annual report prepared under section 21 for the financial year in which the direction was given.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may issue statement of expectations","content":"### sec.24 Minister may issue statement of expectations\n\nThe Minister may give Jobs Queensland a written statement (a statement of expectations ) about the Minister’s expectations for the performance by Jobs Queensland of its functions.\nA statement of expectations may—\napply for a particular period stated in the statement; and\nprovide for any of the following—\nJobs Queensland’s strategic or operational activities;\nthe nature and scope of Jobs Queensland’s activities proposed to be carried out for a particular period;\ninformation required to be given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland;\nthe way Jobs Queensland must report to the Minister about its activities;\nthe sharing of information with government agencies.\nJobs Queensland must have regard to a statement of expectations in performing its functions.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) The Minister may give Jobs Queensland a written statement (a statement of expectations ) about the Minister’s expectations for the performance by Jobs Queensland of its functions.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) A statement of expectations may— apply for a particular period stated in the statement; and provide for any of the following— Jobs Queensland’s strategic or operational activities; the nature and scope of Jobs Queensland’s activities proposed to be carried out for a particular period; information required to be given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland; the way Jobs Queensland must report to the Minister about its activities; the sharing of information with government agencies.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) Jobs Queensland must have regard to a statement of expectations in performing its functions.\n- (a) apply for a particular period stated in the statement; and\n- (b) provide for any of the following— (i) Jobs Queensland’s strategic or operational activities; (ii) the nature and scope of Jobs Queensland’s activities proposed to be carried out for a particular period; (iii) information required to be given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland; (iv) the way Jobs Queensland must report to the Minister about its activities; (v) the sharing of information with government agencies.\n- (i) Jobs Queensland’s strategic or operational activities;\n- (ii) the nature and scope of Jobs Queensland’s activities proposed to be carried out for a particular period;\n- (iii) information required to be given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland;\n- (iv) the way Jobs Queensland must report to the Minister about its activities;\n- (v) the sharing of information with government agencies.\n- (i) Jobs Queensland’s strategic or operational activities;\n- (ii) the nature and scope of Jobs Queensland’s activities proposed to be carried out for a particular period;\n- (iii) information required to be given to the Minister by Jobs Queensland;\n- (iv) the way Jobs Queensland must report to the Minister about its activities;\n- (v) the sharing of information with government agencies.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minister may require documents or information","content":"### sec.25 Minister may require documents or information\n\nThe Minister may, by written notice, require Jobs Queensland to give the Minister documents or information related to its functions and stated in the notice.\nJobs Queensland must comply with a requirement under subsection (1) .\n(sec.25-ssec.1) The Minister may, by written notice, require Jobs Queensland to give the Minister documents or information related to its functions and stated in the notice.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) Jobs Queensland must comply with a requirement under subsection (1) .","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Other matters","content":"# Other matters","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Summary offences","content":"### sec.26 Summary offences\n\nAn offence against this Act is a summary offence.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Use of confidential information","content":"### sec.27 Use of confidential information\n\nThis section applies to a person who—\nis, or has been, a member; and\nobtains confidential information in performing a function under this Act.\nThe person must not, whether directly or indirectly, disclose the confidential information unless the disclosure is—\nin the performance of a function; or\nwith the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\notherwise required or permitted by law.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nconfidential information —\nmeans any information that—\ncould identify an individual; or\nis about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\nwould be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\ndoes not include—\ninformation that is publicly available; or\nstatistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the individual to whom it relates.\n(sec.27-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who— is, or has been, a member; and obtains confidential information in performing a function under this Act.\n(sec.27-ssec.2) The person must not, whether directly or indirectly, disclose the confidential information unless the disclosure is— in the performance of a function; or with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or otherwise required or permitted by law. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.27-ssec.3) In this section— confidential information — means any information that— could identify an individual; or is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but does not include— information that is publicly available; or statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the individual to whom it relates.\n- (a) is, or has been, a member; and\n- (b) obtains confidential information in performing a function under this Act.\n- (a) in the performance of a function; or\n- (b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or\n- (c) otherwise required or permitted by law.\n- (a) means any information that— (i) could identify an individual; or (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (i) could identify an individual; or\n- (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\n- (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (b) does not include— (i) information that is publicly available; or (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the individual to whom it relates.\n- (i) information that is publicly available; or\n- (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the individual to whom it relates.\n- (i) could identify an individual; or\n- (ii) is about a person’s current financial position or financial background; or\n- (iii) would be likely to damage the commercial activities of a person to whom the information relates; but\n- (i) information that is publicly available; or\n- (ii) statistical or other information that could not reasonably be expected to result in the identification of the individual to whom it relates.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts to Jobs Queensland","content":"### sec.28 Application of other Acts to Jobs Queensland\n\nIt is declared that Jobs Queensland is not a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 or the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\nThe Public Sector Act 2022 , section 269 applies to each member as if the member were a prescribed person under section 267 of that Act.\ns 28 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.28-ssec.1) It is declared that Jobs Queensland is not a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 or the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 .\n(sec.28-ssec.2) The Public Sector Act 2022 , section 269 applies to each member as if the member were a prescribed person under section 267 of that Act.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.29 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.","sortOrder":36}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act’s operative scope matches its stated purpose in section 3 and its functions in section 7: establishing an advisory body to research and advise on skills, workforce planning and apprenticeships. Provisions that could affect scope or independence are procedural (appointment rules s10; ministerial directions and expectations ss22-25) or governance-related (reporting s21; application of other Acts s28) but do not extend Jobs Queensland’s statutory functions beyond the advisory, research and public-awareness roles set out in s7."},"complexity_factors":["Appointment and composition rules (s10) — minimum/maximum members, employer/employee balance, representational guidance (gender, Indigenous, CALD, regional).","Ministerial powers and limits (ss22-25) — referral, written directions (must be complied with), statements of expectations, and information/document requests; explicit limit on directing advice content (s23(3)).","Confidentiality and criminal-history regime (ss18-20,27) — police reports on consent, handling and destruction requirements, disclosure prohibitions and penalties (ss19,20,27).","Reporting and transparency (s21, s23(4)) — mandatory annual report, tabling in the Legislative Assembly, and requirement to record ministerial directions in the annual report.","Governance status and external legal interface (s28) — declared not a statutory body under certain finance Acts while members are subject to the Public Sector Act; creates cross‑Act compliance considerations.","Executive discretion over terms and pay (s14) — Governor in Council sets remuneration and non-statutory terms, affecting member incentives and independence.","Penalties and enforcement (ss19,20,27) — summary offences with monetary penalty units for improper disclosure or non-notification of convictions."],"plain_english_summary":"This Act creates Jobs Queensland, an independent expert advisory board to research and give the Minister advice on skills needs, workforce development and the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Queensland (s3, s7). Members (7–12) are appointed by the Governor in Council on the Minister’s recommendation, remunerated as set by the Governor in Council, and are subject to reporting, confidentiality and criminal-history checks; the Minister can direct operational matters but not the content of Jobs Queensland’s advice (ss10,14,18-21,23)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of establishing an independent advisory body for skills and workforce planning. The amendments shown (2022 and 2023) are minor housekeeping updates — replacing references to the 'Public Service Act 2008' with 'Public Sector Act 2022' and updating the corporations disqualification reference. There is no evidence of scope creep beyond the original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with only 4 Parts and 29 sections","Minimal cross-referencing — mostly internal references to other sections of the same Act","Simple conditional logic (e.g., 'if the Minister considers it appropriate') without nested exceptions","Only one defined term in the interpretation section ('confidential information' in section 27), with most definitions in a Schedule 1 dictionary not shown in this extract","Standard administrative provisions (appointment, resignation, disqualification) using familiar legislative templates","Limited offence provisions — only summary offences with straightforward penalty units (50–100 penalty units)","No complex temporal provisions or sunset clauses"],"plain_english_summary":"This law creates **Jobs Queensland** — an independent advisory body that helps the Queensland Government understand what skills the state needs for the future.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Establishes a board of 7–12 experts appointed by the Governor in Council (the formal body that makes government appointments)\n- Requires the board to research and advise the Minister on:\n  - Skills shortages in specific industries and regions\n  - Workforce planning and development\n  - The apprenticeship and traineeship system\n- Mandates that the board consult with employers, unions, industry groups, and community representatives — including those from rural, regional, and diverse backgrounds\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Employers and industries** — they get a voice in skills planning through board representation and consultation\n- **Workers and apprentices** — the system is designed to ensure their interests are represented (including union representation on the board)\n- **Regional and remote communities** — the law specifically requires representation from these areas\n- **Government** — the Minister can refer matters to Jobs Queensland, issue directions (except about the content of advice), and demand documents\n\n**Key safeguards:**\n- Board members must disclose criminal convictions and can be disqualified for serious offences, bankruptcy, or being a politician/local councillor\n- Criminal history checks are permitted with consent but must be kept confidential and destroyed when no longer needed\n- Members must protect confidential information about individuals and businesses\n- The Minister cannot direct what advice Jobs Queensland gives — only how it operates\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis law tries to take politics out of workforce planning by creating an independent expert body. It ensures that when Queensland plans for future skills needs — like training more nurses, electricians, or renewable energy workers — the advice comes from people who actually understand industry and community needs, not just government officials."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act remains tightly scoped to its stated purpose — establishing Jobs Queensland as an advisory body on skills, workforce development, and apprenticeships. There is no evidence of scope creep or expansion beyond the original intent. The Minister's oversight powers are balanced against an explicit protection of Jobs Queensland's advisory independence, reinforcing the original design."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward enabling legislation with a clear, single purpose","Multiple cross-references to other Queensland Acts (Financial Accountability Act, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act, Public Sector Act, Acts Interpretation Act, Corporations Act) that require background knowledge to fully understand","Layered membership qualification rules with multiple subsections and exceptions","Criminal history provisions involve interaction between privacy, consent and disclosure obligations","Minor technical complexity around the distinction between 'directions' and 'statements of expectations' and their different legal effects"],"plain_english_summary":"The Jobs Queensland Act 2015 establishes Jobs Queensland as an independent expert adviser to the Minister on skills, workforce planning and the apprenticeship/traineeship system, tasked with research, public engagement and wide consultation (including regional, employer and employee voices). \n\nIts board (7–12 members) must reflect employer/employee representation and diversity. The Minister can set priorities and request work but not dictate the substance of advice. The Act requires annual reporting and protects sensitive criminal and confidential information."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015","history":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/jobs-queensland-act-2015/documents"}}