{"id":"qld:sl-2015-0092","name":"Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2015","slug":"pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"92 of 2015","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175431,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2015-0092-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 Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2015 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 31 August 2015.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Provision of accommodation","content":"# Provision of accommodation","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed accommodation that occupier must provide— Act , ss 8 – 11","content":"### sec.3 Prescribed accommodation that occupier must provide— Act , ss 8 – 11\n\nIf accommodation must be provided under section 8 , 9 , 10 or 11 of the Act , the accommodation is taken to be provided only if the accommodation complies with this part and part 3 or 4 .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Compliance with Queensland Development Code, pt MP 5.6 and additional requirements","content":"### sec.4 Compliance with Queensland Development Code, pt MP 5.6 and additional requirements\n\nThe accommodation must satisfy the performance criteria stated in the Queensland Development Code, part MP 5.6 ( part MP 5.6 ).\nFor subsection (1) , a performance criterion is met if—\nthe acceptable solution for the criterion set out opposite the criterion is complied with; or\nthe criterion is met in a way that is at least equivalent to the acceptable solution set out opposite the criterion.\nThis regulation may impose an additional requirement for accommodation prescribed under this part that is not stated under part MP 5.6 ( additional requirement ).\nIf there is an additional requirement, the accommodation must satisfy part MP 5.6 and the additional requirement.\nIf this regulation requires separate male and female toilet facilities for the accommodation but part MP 5.6 does not, the requirement for separate male and female toilet facilities is an additional requirement that the accommodation must satisfy.\nIn this section—\nQueensland Development Code see the Building Act 1975 , section 13 .\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The accommodation must satisfy the performance criteria stated in the Queensland Development Code, part MP 5.6 ( part MP 5.6 ).\n(sec.4-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , a performance criterion is met if— the acceptable solution for the criterion set out opposite the criterion is complied with; or the criterion is met in a way that is at least equivalent to the acceptable solution set out opposite the criterion.\n(sec.4-ssec.3) This regulation may impose an additional requirement for accommodation prescribed under this part that is not stated under part MP 5.6 ( additional requirement ).\n(sec.4-ssec.4) If there is an additional requirement, the accommodation must satisfy part MP 5.6 and the additional requirement. If this regulation requires separate male and female toilet facilities for the accommodation but part MP 5.6 does not, the requirement for separate male and female toilet facilities is an additional requirement that the accommodation must satisfy.\n(sec.4-ssec.5) In this section— Queensland Development Code see the Building Act 1975 , section 13 .\n- (a) the acceptable solution for the criterion set out opposite the criterion is complied with; or\n- (b) the criterion is met in a way that is at least equivalent to the acceptable solution set out opposite the criterion.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation to be in good order and repair and appropriate for purpose","content":"### sec.5 Accommodation to be in good order and repair and appropriate for purpose\n\nThe accommodation must be in good order and repair, in a hygienic condition and otherwise appropriate for its purpose.\nA building or structure is in good order and repair if it is maintained and kept in a clean condition.\nFittings, furnishings and equipment provided for workers are kept in good order and repair if they are maintained, kept in a clean condition and kept in working order.\n- • A building or structure is in good order and repair if it is maintained and kept in a clean condition.\n- • Fittings, furnishings and equipment provided for workers are kept in good order and repair if they are maintained, kept in a clean condition and kept in working order.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation must be adequate","content":"### sec.6 Accommodation must be adequate\n\nThe accommodation must be adequate for the reasonable requirements of workers accommodated.\nIf a worker and the worker’s family are provided with accommodation, the accommodation must be adequate for the reasonable requirements of the worker and the worker’s family.\nIn this section—\nadequate means adequate in capacity, number or quantity for the number of workers accommodated.\nA reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker and the worker’s family might include at least a 170 litre refrigerator.\nA reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker who performs mustering work, might not include sleeping, kitchen and laundry accommodation while the worker is not residing in accommodation provided for a resident worker.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The accommodation must be adequate for the reasonable requirements of workers accommodated.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) If a worker and the worker’s family are provided with accommodation, the accommodation must be adequate for the reasonable requirements of the worker and the worker’s family.\n(sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— adequate means adequate in capacity, number or quantity for the number of workers accommodated. A reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker and the worker’s family might include at least a 170 litre refrigerator. A reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker who performs mustering work, might not include sleeping, kitchen and laundry accommodation while the worker is not residing in accommodation provided for a resident worker.\n- • A reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker and the worker’s family might include at least a 170 litre refrigerator.\n- • A reasonable requirement for accommodation provided for a worker who performs mustering work, might not include sleeping, kitchen and laundry accommodation while the worker is not residing in accommodation provided for a resident worker.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sole use of accommodation","content":"### sec.7 Sole use of accommodation\n\nThe accommodation must be provided for the sole use of accommodating a worker, or the worker and the worker’s family.\nThe accommodation provided for the worker, or the worker and the worker’s family must not be used to store hazardous or offensive goods or material, including, for example, fertiliser or untreated sheepskin.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The accommodation must be provided for the sole use of accommodating a worker, or the worker and the worker’s family.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The accommodation provided for the worker, or the worker and the worker’s family must not be used to store hazardous or offensive goods or material, including, for example, fertiliser or untreated sheepskin.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Water or fuel supply","content":"### sec.8 Water or fuel supply\n\nIf the accommodation requires a water or fuel supply so that the accommodation can be used for its purpose, the accommodation must have an adequate water or fuel supply.\nBathing accommodation requires an adequate supply of clean water for showering.\nAn electric washing machine requires a connection to an electricity supply and water supply.\n- • Bathing accommodation requires an adequate supply of clean water for showering.\n- • An electric washing machine requires a connection to an electricity supply and water supply.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accommodation for resident workers","content":"# Accommodation for resident workers","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation requirements prescribed in pt 3","content":"### sec.9 Accommodation requirements prescribed in pt 3\n\nThis part prescribes accommodation that must be provided for resident workers under section 8 (1) or 9 (2) of the Act .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation for resident workers— Act , ss 8 and 9","content":"### sec.10 Accommodation for resident workers— Act , ss 8 and 9\n\nAccommodation for resident workers must include the following—\nsleeping accommodation;\nkitchen accommodation;\ndining accommodation;\nrefuse disposal facilities for kitchen and dining accommodation areas;\nmeat preparation facilities;\nbathing accommodation;\ntoilet facilities;\nlaundry facilities.\nThe accommodation and facilities stated in subsection (1) must comply with schedule 1 .\n(sec.10-ssec.1) Accommodation for resident workers must include the following— sleeping accommodation; kitchen accommodation; dining accommodation; refuse disposal facilities for kitchen and dining accommodation areas; meat preparation facilities; bathing accommodation; toilet facilities; laundry facilities.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The accommodation and facilities stated in subsection (1) must comply with schedule 1 .\n- (a) sleeping accommodation;\n- (b) kitchen accommodation;\n- (c) dining accommodation;\n- (d) refuse disposal facilities for kitchen and dining accommodation areas;\n- (e) meat preparation facilities;\n- (f) bathing accommodation;\n- (g) toilet facilities;\n- (h) laundry facilities.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Accommodation for non-resident workers","content":"# Accommodation for non-resident workers","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation requirements prescribed in pt 4","content":"### sec.11 Accommodation requirements prescribed in pt 4\n\nThis part prescribes the accommodation that must be provided for non-resident workers under section 10 (1) of the Act .\nTo comply with this part, the occupier need only provide the accommodation at 1 location on the premises.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) This part prescribes the accommodation that must be provided for non-resident workers under section 10 (1) of the Act .\n(sec.11-ssec.2) To comply with this part, the occupier need only provide the accommodation at 1 location on the premises.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation requirements for 4 or more non-resident workers and cook","content":"### sec.12 Accommodation requirements for 4 or more non-resident workers and cook\n\nThis section applies if an occupier employs 4 or more non-resident workers and a cook.\nPart 3 and schedule 1 apply to the occupier as if each non-resident worker were a resident worker.\nHowever, in applying part 3 —\nsleeping accommodation need only be provided for the cook; and\nschedule 1 , section 9 does not apply to the occupier.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) This section applies if an occupier employs 4 or more non-resident workers and a cook.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) Part 3 and schedule 1 apply to the occupier as if each non-resident worker were a resident worker.\n(sec.12-ssec.3) However, in applying part 3 — sleeping accommodation need only be provided for the cook; and schedule 1 , section 9 does not apply to the occupier.\n- (a) sleeping accommodation need only be provided for the cook; and\n- (b) schedule 1 , section 9 does not apply to the occupier.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Accommodation requirements if s 12 does not apply to occupier","content":"### sec.13 Accommodation requirements if s 12 does not apply to occupier\n\nThis section applies if section 12 does not apply to an occupier.\nPart 3 and schedule 1 apply to the occupier as if each non-resident worker employed by the occupier were a resident worker.\nHowever, in applying part 3 , the following provisions of schedule 1 do not apply to the occupier—\nsection 2 ;\nsection 3 (1) , (2) (c) and (3) ;\nsection 6 ;\nsection 9 .\nAlso, the occupier must provide the following—\nan electric or gas appliance for boiling drinking water;\na coffeepot or teapot.\n(sec.13-ssec.1) This section applies if section 12 does not apply to an occupier.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) Part 3 and schedule 1 apply to the occupier as if each non-resident worker employed by the occupier were a resident worker.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) However, in applying part 3 , the following provisions of schedule 1 do not apply to the occupier— section 2 ; section 3 (1) , (2) (c) and (3) ; section 6 ; section 9 .\n(sec.13-ssec.4) Also, the occupier must provide the following— an electric or gas appliance for boiling drinking water; a coffeepot or teapot.\n- (a) section 2 ;\n- (b) section 3 (1) , (2) (c) and (3) ;\n- (c) section 6 ;\n- (d) section 9 .\n- (a) an electric or gas appliance for boiling drinking water;\n- (b) a coffeepot or teapot.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Worker to clean refuse disposal facilities","content":"### sec.14 Worker to clean refuse disposal facilities\n\nThis section applies if a resident worker lives alone, or with the worker’s family, at an out-station.\nThe worker must, at least once every 24 hours—\nremove refuse from the refuse disposal facility to a hygienic location at least 100m from any building; and\nburn the refuse, or bury it at least 1m below the ground; and\nthoroughly clean the facility.\nSee also section 16 of the Act .\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section applies if a resident worker lives alone, or with the worker’s family, at an out-station.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The worker must, at least once every 24 hours— remove refuse from the refuse disposal facility to a hygienic location at least 100m from any building; and burn the refuse, or bury it at least 1m below the ground; and thoroughly clean the facility. See also section 16 of the Act .\n- (a) remove refuse from the refuse disposal facility to a hygienic location at least 100m from any building; and\n- (b) burn the refuse, or bury it at least 1m below the ground; and\n- (c) thoroughly clean the facility.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for repealed regulation","content":"# Transitional provision for repealed regulation","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of repealed regulation to existing accommodation","content":"### sec.15 Application of repealed regulation to existing accommodation\n\nDespite the repeal of the repealed regulation, the repealed regulation continues to apply to existing accommodation as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed.\nIn this section—\nexisting accommodation means accommodation provided under the Act that, immediately before the repeal of the repealed regulation, was in existence or under construction.\nrepealed regulation means the Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2003 as in force immediately before its repeal by this regulation.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) Despite the repeal of the repealed regulation, the repealed regulation continues to apply to existing accommodation as if the repealed regulation had not been repealed.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) In this section— existing accommodation means accommodation provided under the Act that, immediately before the repeal of the repealed regulation, was in existence or under construction. repealed regulation means the Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2003 as in force immediately before its repeal by this regulation.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Repeal","content":"# Repeal","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal","content":"### sec.16 Repeal\n\nThe Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2003 , SL No. 150 is repealed.","sortOrder":22}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation appears focused on its original purpose of prescribing accommodation standards for pastoral workers. The structure (resident vs non-resident distinctions, transitional provisions for repeal) is typical for subordinate legislation updating standards. No significant scope creep detected."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the Pastoral Workers' Accommodation Act (sections 8-11) and Schedule 1 (not provided in text)","Nested conditional logic in Part 4 distinguishing between two categories of non-resident workers (4+ workers with cook vs smaller crews) with different rule sets","Incorporation by reference of external documents: Queensland Development Code Part MP 5.6 and Building Act 1975","Multiple 'deeming' provisions (treating non-resident workers as resident workers 'as if') with carve-outs and exceptions","Specific exemptions listed by section and subsection numbers (e.g., 'section 3(1), (2)(c) and (3)') requiring navigation between instruments","Transitional provision preserving repealed regulation for existing accommodation"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation sets minimum standards for housing provided to workers on pastoral (grazing) properties. It applies to station owners and managers who must provide accommodation to resident workers (those living on the property) and non-resident workers (such as mustering crews).\n\n**Key requirements:**\n- **Resident workers** must be provided with proper sleeping quarters, kitchen, dining area, bathroom, toilet, laundry, meat preparation facilities, and rubbish disposal (Schedule 1 contains detailed specs)\n- **Non-resident workers** get scaled-back requirements depending on numbers—if there are 4+ workers plus a cook, they need full facilities; smaller crews need less (no sleeping quarters for workers, just a cook, and basic kitchen gear like a kettle)\n- **All accommodation** must meet the Queensland Development Code (building standards), be kept clean, in good repair, hygienic, and have adequate water/power supplies\n- **Specific rules** ban storing hazardous materials (like fertiliser) in worker housing and require separate male/female toilets where applicable\n- **Out-station workers** living remotely must handle their own waste disposal—burning or burying rubbish daily\n\nThe regulation replaced a 2003 version but grandfathers existing accommodation under the old rules."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation replaces the Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2003 but preserves the 2003 regulation’s application to existing accommodation (s 15). Functionally, it updates and consolidates technical and hygiene standards by referencing the Queensland Development Code (s 4), lists required facilities (s 10 and schedule 1), and creates tailored exceptions for non‑resident workers (pts 3–4). These are incremental or technical updates rather than a material expansion of the original regulatory scope: it continues to regulate the minimum standards for pastoral worker accommodation rather than adding new subject matter or extending application to new classes of persons. Therefore the scope has not significantly changed beyond the original purpose of setting minimum accommodation standards."},"complexity_factors":["Short regulation with 7 parts and 16 sections","Cross‑reference to an external technical instrument: Queensland Development Code, part MP 5.6 (s 4)","Dependence on schedule 1 for detailed standards (ss 10, 12–13) — schedule content not included in body here","A few conditional exceptions and alternative treatments: special rules for 4+ non‑resident workers plus a cook (s 12); modified application where s 12 does not apply (s 13)","Some defined/illustrative terms and factual tests (eg ‘adequate’, ‘reasonable requirement’, example of a 170 L refrigerator) (s 6)","Transitional preservation of previous regulation for existing accommodation (s 15)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanical effect)**\n\n- Sets minimum, legally enforceable standards for accommodation that pastoral occupiers (employers on pastoral leases and properties) must provide to pastoral workers. (See: s 3, s 10, pts 3–4.)\n- Requires that accommodation meet the performance criteria in the Queensland Development Code, part MP 5.6 (the building/health performance rules), and allows this regulation to add extra requirements on top of that Code (for example, separate male and female toilets where required by this regulation). (See: s 4.)\n- States general quality standards: accommodation must be in good repair, hygienic, appropriate for purpose, and have adequate water/fuel/electricity where needed. (See: ss 5–8.)\n- Prescribes particular facilities for resident workers (sleeping, kitchen, dining, meat preparation, bathing, toilets, laundry, refuse disposal) and requires those facilities to comply with schedule 1. (See: ss 9–10, schedule 1.)\n- Prescribes alternative/modified requirements for non‑resident workers, including special rules where an occupier employs 4 or more non‑resident workers and a cook. These rules change which parts of schedule 1 apply, and add small appliance requirements (boiling water appliance and coffeepot/teapot) for some non‑resident situations. (See: pts 4, ss 11–13.)\n- Imposes a specific sanitary duty on a resident worker who lives alone or with family at an out‑station to remove and dispose of refuse daily (move it 100 m from buildings, burn or bury it to 1 m depth, and clean the facility). (See: s 14.)\n- Repeals the Pastoral Workers’ Accommodation Regulation 2003 but preserves the continued application of the old (repealed) regulation to accommodation that existed or was under construction immediately before repeal. (See: ss 15–16.)\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- Primary effect: occupiers of pastoral premises who must provide accommodation for pastoral workers. They must build, maintain and supply facilities to the standards set out (ss 3, 4, 5–8, 10, 11–13).\n- Pastoral workers (resident and some non‑resident) are affected because the regulation defines what facilities they must be provided and, in one circumstance, a duty on the worker to manage refuse at an out‑station (s 14).\n- Builders, maintenance contractors and suppliers of water/electricity/fuel and appliances are indirectly affected because occupiers must supply or connect those services when required (s 8, s 13).\n\n**Why this matters (stated purpose and practical implications)**\n\n- The instrument’s stated or obvious object is to set minimum health, safety and adequacy standards for pastoral worker accommodation by tying the requirements to the Queensland Development Code (s 4) and by listing required facilities (s 10). The transitional rule (s 15) smooths the change by leaving existing accommodation regulated under the old rules.\n\n- Practical effects and trade‑offs:\n  - Compliance costs fall primarily on occupiers: building or upgrading accommodation to satisfy the Queensland Development Code and the regulation’s extra requirements, supplying adequate water/fuel/electricity and appliances, and maintaining fittings and hygiene (ss 4–8, 10–13). These are capital and ongoing operating costs.\n  - The regulation gives occupiers some flexibility about how to meet performance criteria (comply with the Code’s acceptable solutions or an equivalent means) (s 4(2)), which can reduce design costs if alternative solutions are justified.\n  - By cross‑referencing an external building code (part MP 5.6), technical compliance may require building approvals or specialist design work, increasing administrative burden and professional fees (s 4).\n  - Where fewer facilities are required for non‑resident workers (parts 4, ss 11–13), occupiers face lower cost but transient workers receive fewer amenities; where more workers plus a cook are employed (s 12) occupiers must provide facilities almost equivalent to resident accommodation, increasing cost at that scale.\n  - The daily refuse duty in out‑stations (s 14) shifts some ongoing sanitation labour to the resident worker rather than the occupier, changing who bears the recurring time cost of maintaining hygiene.\n  - The transitional provision (s 15) reduces immediate retrofit costs by allowing existing accommodation to continue under the old regulation, at least until altered — so the rule change is forward‑looking for new builds/renovations but does not force immediate change for in‑place infrastructure.\n\n**Who pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes**\n\n- Who pays: occupiers pay for construction, repairs, supplies (water, fuel, electricity), appliances and refuse infrastructure unless the accommodation is an existing structure preserved under s 15. Resident workers may bear the labour of refuse disposal at out‑stations (s 14).\n- Who decides: occupiers decide how to comply in practice, subject to meeting the Queensland Development Code performance criteria or acceptable solutions and any additional requirements in this regulation (s 4). Regulators (inspectors) will enforce compliance with the regulation and the Code.\n- Likely behaviour changes: occupiers may centralise accommodation to one on‑site location (permitted for non‑resident workers, s 11(2)), adjust hiring mixes to avoid triggering the more onerous requirements that apply once a cook and 4+ non‑resident workers are present (s 12), or engage contractors/designers to demonstrate equivalent compliance with Code performance criteria (s 4(2)).\n\n**Implementation and compliance risks / practical points to check**\n\n- The regulation relies on the Queensland Development Code, part MP 5.6. Changes to that Code after this regulation will affect the technical standard; occupiers and advisors must check the current version of the Code when designing or upgrading accommodation (s 4).\n- The regulation repeatedly refers to schedule 1 for detailed facility standards; the schedule specifies precise requirements and some exemptions for non‑resident situations (ss 10, 12–13). The summary here does not reproduce schedule 1 — check the schedule for specific dimensions, fixtures and appliance lists.\n- The terms “adequate” and “reasonable requirement” are given examples but remain partly factual questions. That creates room for compliance disputes about sufficiency (s 6).\n\n(Primary sections cited: ss 3–8, 9–14, 15–16; see especially s 4 for the Code linkage and s 10/schedule 1 for the list of required facilities.)"},"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation largely replicates and updates the 2003 predecessor regulation. It maintains the same core purpose — setting minimum accommodation standards for pastoral workers — with updated references to current building codes. The transitional provision explicitly preserves the old rules for existing accommodation, suggesting the scope has not materially expanded or contracted, merely been modernised."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to multiple external instruments (Queensland Development Code Part MP 5.6, Building Act 1975, parent Act sections 8–16)","Tiered obligations depending on worker type (resident vs non-resident) and number of workers employed","Conditional application rules — sections 12 and 13 create different regimes depending on workforce composition","Schedule 1 contains detailed technical specifications not reproduced in the main body, requiring the reader to consult it separately","Transitional provision creates a dual-regime situation where old and new rules apply simultaneously to different properties","Performance criteria compliance allows equivalent alternatives, requiring judgement about what is 'at least equivalent'","Additional requirements layered on top of the building code (e.g. separate gendered toilets) add complexity to compliance assessment"],"plain_english_summary":"Sets minimum accommodation standards for Queensland pastoral property operators, requiring adequate, hygienic, and Code‑compliant housing and basic facilities (sleeping, cooking, bathing, laundry, rubbish, water/fuel) for workers and their families. Rules differ by whether workers are resident or non‑resident and by numbers; separate male/female toilets are required.\n\nRemote workers living alone must manage daily rubbish disposal, and properties built or underway before 31 Aug 2015 may follow the prior 2003 rules."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015","history":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015/history","analysis":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/pastoral-workers-accommodation-regulation-2015/documents"}}