{"id":"qld:act-2013-028","name":"Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013","slug":"trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"28 of 2013","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29733,"registerId":"qld-act-2013-028-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 Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013 .\ns 1 amd 2013 No. 28 s 107","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThe following provisions commence on a day to be fixed by proclamation—\nparts 3 and 7 ;\nschedule 1 , definitions asset , employee , employee register , register , Trade Office , transfer , transferable asset , transferable assets and liabilities , transferable employee , transferable instrument , transferable liability , transferable proceeding and transfer day .\ns 2 amd 2013 No. 28 s 108\n- (a) parts 3 and 7 ;\n- (b) schedule 1 , definitions asset , employee , employee register , register , Trade Office , transfer , transferable asset , transferable assets and liabilities , transferable employee , transferable instrument , transferable liability , transferable proceeding and transfer day .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Object and achieving object","content":"### sec.3 Object and achieving object\n\nThe object of this Act is to achieve economic and social benefits for Queensland by facilitating, supporting and encouraging trade, investment and other commercial opportunities for Queensland, including between Queensland and foreign countries.\nThe object is to be primarily achieved by establishing Trade and Investment Queensland.\ns 3 prev s 3 om 2013 No. 28 s 109\n(sec.3-ssec.1) The object of this Act is to achieve economic and social benefits for Queensland by facilitating, supporting and encouraging trade, investment and other commercial opportunities for Queensland, including between Queensland and foreign countries.\n(sec.3-ssec.2) The object is to be primarily achieved by establishing Trade and Investment Queensland.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Extraterritorial application of Act","content":"### sec.4 Extraterritorial application of Act\n\nThis Act applies both within and outside Queensland.\nThis Act applies outside Queensland to the full extent of the extraterritorial legislative power of the Parliament.\n(sec.4-ssec.1) This Act applies both within and outside Queensland.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) This Act applies outside Queensland to the full extent of the extraterritorial legislative power of the Parliament.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dictionary","content":"### sec.5 Dictionary\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to functions","content":"### sec.6 References to functions\n\nIn this Act—\na reference to a function includes a reference to a power; and\na reference to performing a function includes a reference to exercising a power.\n- (a) a reference to a function includes a reference to a power; and\n- (b) a reference to performing a function includes a reference to exercising a power.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Trade and Investment Queensland","content":"# Trade and Investment Queensland","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment, functions and powers","content":"## Establishment, functions and powers","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment and status","content":"### sec.7 Establishment and status\n\nTrade and Investment Queensland ( TIQ ) is established.\nTIQ—\nis a body corporate; and\nhas a seal; and\nmay sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) Trade and Investment Queensland ( TIQ ) is established.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) TIQ— is a body corporate; and has a seal; and may sue and be sued in its corporate name.\n- (a) is a body corporate; and\n- (b) has a seal; and\n- (c) may sue and be sued in its corporate name.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"TIQ represents the State","content":"### sec.8 TIQ represents the State\n\nTIQ represents the State.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) , TIQ has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) TIQ represents the State.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , TIQ has the status, privileges and immunities of the State.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of other Acts","content":"### sec.9 Application of other Acts\n\nTIQ is a statutory body under—\nthe Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\nthe Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (the SBFA Act ).\nThe SBFA Act, part 2B sets out the way in which TIQ’s powers under this Act are affected by the SBFA Act.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) TIQ is a statutory body under— the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (the SBFA Act ).\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The SBFA Act, part 2B sets out the way in which TIQ’s powers under this Act are affected by the SBFA Act.\n- (a) the Financial Accountability Act 2009 ; and\n- (b) the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 (the SBFA Act ).","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.10 Functions\n\nTIQ has the following functions—\nto facilitate, encourage, promote, identify, attract and develop trade and investment opportunities;\nto assist, directly or indirectly, entities in relation to trade and investment opportunities;\nto promote, or participate in or coordinate projects to promote trade and investment opportunities;\nto obtain, and make available to entities, information relating to existing or future trade and investment opportunities;\nto conduct research into, and analysis of, trade and investment opportunities;\nto work collaboratively with public sector units and other entities in relation to increasing trade and investment opportunities;\nto develop and administer schemes in relation to export markets and foreign direct investment;\nto facilitate access by persons to Commonwealth and State entities if that access is likely to enhance trade and investment opportunities;\nto undertake trade missions for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions;\nto establish and administer offices in foreign countries for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions;\nto act outside Australia as agent for the State if requested by the Minister;\nto advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k) ;\nto provide policy advice to the Minister in relation to trade and investment opportunities;\nanything else likely to complement or enhance a function mentioned under this section;\nto perform functions of the type to which paragraph (n) applies and given to TIQ in writing by the Minister;\nany other function given to it under an Act.\nIn this section—\ntrade and investment opportunities means trade, investment and other commercial opportunities in Queensland and between Queensland and other States or foreign countries.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) TIQ has the following functions— to facilitate, encourage, promote, identify, attract and develop trade and investment opportunities; to assist, directly or indirectly, entities in relation to trade and investment opportunities; to promote, or participate in or coordinate projects to promote trade and investment opportunities; to obtain, and make available to entities, information relating to existing or future trade and investment opportunities; to conduct research into, and analysis of, trade and investment opportunities; to work collaboratively with public sector units and other entities in relation to increasing trade and investment opportunities; to develop and administer schemes in relation to export markets and foreign direct investment; to facilitate access by persons to Commonwealth and State entities if that access is likely to enhance trade and investment opportunities; to undertake trade missions for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions; to establish and administer offices in foreign countries for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions; to act outside Australia as agent for the State if requested by the Minister; to advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k) ; to provide policy advice to the Minister in relation to trade and investment opportunities; anything else likely to complement or enhance a function mentioned under this section; to perform functions of the type to which paragraph (n) applies and given to TIQ in writing by the Minister; any other function given to it under an Act.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) In this section— trade and investment opportunities means trade, investment and other commercial opportunities in Queensland and between Queensland and other States or foreign countries.\n- (a) to facilitate, encourage, promote, identify, attract and develop trade and investment opportunities;\n- (b) to assist, directly or indirectly, entities in relation to trade and investment opportunities;\n- (c) to promote, or participate in or coordinate projects to promote trade and investment opportunities;\n- (d) to obtain, and make available to entities, information relating to existing or future trade and investment opportunities;\n- (e) to conduct research into, and analysis of, trade and investment opportunities;\n- (f) to work collaboratively with public sector units and other entities in relation to increasing trade and investment opportunities;\n- (g) to develop and administer schemes in relation to export markets and foreign direct investment;\n- (h) to facilitate access by persons to Commonwealth and State entities if that access is likely to enhance trade and investment opportunities;\n- (i) to undertake trade missions for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions;\n- (j) to establish and administer offices in foreign countries for purposes in relation to TIQ’s functions;\n- (k) to act outside Australia as agent for the State if requested by the Minister;\n- (l) to advise the Minister about the functions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k) ;\n- (m) to provide policy advice to the Minister in relation to trade and investment opportunities;\n- (n) anything else likely to complement or enhance a function mentioned under this section;\n- (o) to perform functions of the type to which paragraph (n) applies and given to TIQ in writing by the Minister;\n- (p) any other function given to it under an Act.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers","content":"### sec.11 Powers\n\nTIQ has all the powers of an individual and may, for example—\nenter into contracts or agreements; and\nacquire, hold, deal with, and dispose of, property; and\nappoint agents and attorneys; and\nengage consultants and researchers; and\ncharge a fee for services and other facilities it supplies; and\ndo anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.\n- (a) enter into contracts or agreements; and\n- (b) acquire, hold, deal with, and dispose of, property; and\n- (c) appoint agents and attorneys; and\n- (d) engage consultants and researchers; and\n- (e) charge a fee for services and other facilities it supplies; and\n- (f) do anything else necessary or convenient to be done in performing its functions.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Extraterritoriality","content":"### sec.12 Extraterritoriality\n\nTIQ may perform its functions inside and outside Queensland, including outside Australia.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Ministerial directions","content":"### sec.13 Ministerial directions\n\nThe Minister may give TIQ a written direction in relation to TIQ and its subsidiaries.\nTIQ must comply with the direction.\nThe board must ensure the direction is complied with in relation to TIQ and must, as far as practicable, ensure it is complied with in relation to its subsidiaries.\nIn this section—\nsubsidiary , of TIQ, means a body corporate that is a subsidiary of TIQ under the Corporations Act, part 1.2 , division 6 .\n(sec.13-ssec.1) The Minister may give TIQ a written direction in relation to TIQ and its subsidiaries.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) TIQ must comply with the direction.\n(sec.13-ssec.3) The board must ensure the direction is complied with in relation to TIQ and must, as far as practicable, ensure it is complied with in relation to its subsidiaries.\n(sec.13-ssec.4) In this section— subsidiary , of TIQ, means a body corporate that is a subsidiary of TIQ under the Corporations Act, part 1.2 , division 6 .","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Delegations","content":"### sec.14 Delegations\n\nTIQ may delegate any of its functions under this Act or another Act to—\na member; or\nthe chief executive officer; or\nan appropriately qualified person, including an employee of TIQ or of a department.\nA person delegated a function under subsection (1) may subdelegate the function to an appropriately qualified person.\nIn this section—\nappropriately qualified includes having qualifications, experience or standing appropriate for the function.\na person’s seniority level in an entity\n(sec.14-ssec.1) TIQ may delegate any of its functions under this Act or another Act to— a member; or the chief executive officer; or an appropriately qualified person, including an employee of TIQ or of a department.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) A person delegated a function under subsection (1) may subdelegate the function to an appropriately qualified person.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) In this section— appropriately qualified includes having qualifications, experience or standing appropriate for the function. a person’s seniority level in an entity\n- (a) a member; or\n- (b) the chief executive officer; or\n- (c) an appropriately qualified person, including an employee of TIQ or of a department.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authentication of documents","content":"### sec.15 Authentication of documents\n\nA document made by TIQ, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chief executive officer, the chairperson of the board or another person authorised by the board.\nan instrument under section 14 delegating a function of TIQ\nA document made by TIQ that is required to be sealed is sufficiently made if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by the chief executive officer, the chairperson of the board or another person authorised by the board.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) A document made by TIQ, other than a document required to be sealed, is sufficiently made if it is signed by the chief executive officer, the chairperson of the board or another person authorised by the board. an instrument under section 14 delegating a function of TIQ\n(sec.15-ssec.2) A document made by TIQ that is required to be sealed is sufficiently made if it is sealed in the way authorised by the board and signed by the chief executive officer, the chairperson of the board or another person authorised by the board.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Board","content":"## Board","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.16 Establishment\n\nA board is established as the governing body of TIQ.\nThe board consists of at least 4, but not more than 7, members appointed by the Governor in Council.\nThe board must include the chief executive, or a senior executive nominated by the chief executive, of both of the following departments—\nthe department responsible for administering this Act;\nthe department responsible for administering the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\nIn deciding whether to appoint a person as a member, the Governor in Council must have regard to the person’s ability to contribute to the performance of TIQ’s functions.\nThe members, other than the members mentioned in subsection (3) (each a departmental representative ), are appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\ns 16 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.16-ssec.1) A board is established as the governing body of TIQ.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The board consists of at least 4, but not more than 7, members appointed by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) The board must include the chief executive, or a senior executive nominated by the chief executive, of both of the following departments— the department responsible for administering this Act; the department responsible for administering the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .\n(sec.16-ssec.4) In deciding whether to appoint a person as a member, the Governor in Council must have regard to the person’s ability to contribute to the performance of TIQ’s functions.\n(sec.16-ssec.5) The members, other than the members mentioned in subsection (3) (each a departmental representative ), are appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\n- (a) the department responsible for administering this Act;\n- (b) the department responsible for administering the State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971 .","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Role of board","content":"### sec.17 Role of board\n\nThe board is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions.\nThe board’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.\ns 17 prev s 17 om 2013 No. 28 s 109\n(sec.17-ssec.1) The board is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) The board’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.18 Conditions of appointment\n\nA member, other than a departmental representative, is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nFor matters not provided for by this Act, a member holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) A member, other than a departmental representative, is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) For matters not provided for by this Act, a member holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.19 Term of appointment\n\nA member, other than a departmental representative, holds office for the term, not more than 5 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\nHowever, the term ends if the member becomes disqualified under section 22 from continuing as a member.\nIf otherwise qualified, a member is eligible for reappointment.\ns 19 prev s 19 om 2013 No. 28 s 109\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A member, other than a departmental representative, holds office for the term, not more than 5 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) However, the term ends if the member becomes disqualified under section 22 from continuing as a member.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) If otherwise qualified, a member is eligible for reappointment.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson","content":"### sec.20 Chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council must appoint a member as the chairperson of the board.\nA person may be appointed as the chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.\nThe chairperson, other than a person who is a departmental representative, holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\nA vacancy occurs in the office of chairperson if the person holding office—\nresigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or\nstops being a member.\nHowever, a person resigning the office of chairperson may continue to be a member.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) The Governor in Council must appoint a member as the chairperson of the board.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) A person may be appointed as the chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The chairperson, other than a person who is a departmental representative, holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\n(sec.20-ssec.4) A vacancy occurs in the office of chairperson if the person holding office— resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or stops being a member.\n(sec.20-ssec.5) However, a person resigning the office of chairperson may continue to be a member.\n- (a) resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or\n- (b) stops being a member.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deputy chairperson","content":"### sec.21 Deputy chairperson\n\nThe Governor in Council may appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as the deputy chairperson of the board.\nA person may be appointed as the deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.\nThe deputy chairperson, other than a person who is a departmental representative, holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\nA vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office—\nresigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or\nstops being a member.\nHowever, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.\nThe deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson—\nduring a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and\nduring all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may appoint a member, other than the chairperson, as the deputy chairperson of the board.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) A person may be appointed as the deputy chairperson at the same time as the person is appointed as a member.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) The deputy chairperson, other than a person who is a departmental representative, holds office for the term, ending not later than the person’s term of appointment as a member, stated in the person’s appointment as chairperson.\n(sec.21-ssec.4) A vacancy occurs in the office of deputy chairperson if the person holding office— resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or stops being a member.\n(sec.21-ssec.5) However, a person resigning the office of deputy chairperson may continue to be a member.\n(sec.21-ssec.6) The deputy chairperson is to act as chairperson— during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.\n- (a) resigns from office by giving notice of the resignation to the Minister; or\n- (b) stops being a member.\n- (a) during a vacancy in the office of chairperson; and\n- (b) during all periods when the chairperson is absent from duty or, for another reason, can not perform the functions of the office.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disqualification from membership","content":"### sec.22 Disqualification from membership\n\nA person, other than a person who is a departmental representative, is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a member if the person—\nis an insolvent under administration; or\nhas a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence.\nIn this section—\nindictable offence includes an indictable offence dealt with summarily, whether or not the Criminal Code, section 659 applies to the indictable offence.\ns 22 amd 2023 No. 23 s 247 sch 1 ss 2 (1) , 4\n(sec.22-ssec.1) A person, other than a person who is a departmental representative, is disqualified from becoming, or continuing as, a member if the person— is an insolvent under administration; or has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) In this section— indictable offence includes an indictable offence dealt with summarily, whether or not the Criminal Code, section 659 applies to the indictable offence.\n- (a) is an insolvent under administration; or\n- (b) has a conviction, other than a spent conviction, for an indictable offence.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Vacation of office","content":"### sec.23 Vacation of office\n\nThe office of a member, other than a member who is a departmental representative, becomes vacant if—\nthe member completes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or\nthe member resigns from office by signed notice of resignation given to the Minister; or\nthe member becomes disqualified under section 22 from continuing as a member; or\nthe member is absent, without the board’s permission and without reasonable excuse, from 3 consecutive board meetings; or\nthe member’s appointment is ended by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\nThe Governor in Council may, at any time, end the appointment for any reason or none.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) The office of a member, other than a member who is a departmental representative, becomes vacant if— the member completes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or the member resigns from office by signed notice of resignation given to the Minister; or the member becomes disqualified under section 22 from continuing as a member; or the member is absent, without the board’s permission and without reasonable excuse, from 3 consecutive board meetings; or the member’s appointment is ended by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .\n(sec.23-ssec.2) The Governor in Council may, at any time, end the appointment for any reason or none.\n- (a) the member completes the member’s term of office and is not reappointed; or\n- (b) the member resigns from office by signed notice of resignation given to the Minister; or\n- (c) the member becomes disqualified under section 22 from continuing as a member; or\n- (d) the member is absent, without the board’s permission and without reasonable excuse, from 3 consecutive board meetings; or\n- (e) the member’s appointment is ended by the Governor in Council under subsection (2) .","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Committees","content":"### sec.24 Committees\n\nThe board may establish committees to assist it in performing its functions.\nThe board may decide the membership and functions of a committee it establishes.\n(sec.24-ssec.1) The board may establish committees to assist it in performing its functions.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The board may decide the membership and functions of a committee it establishes.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sec.25 Conduct of business\n\nSubject to this subdivision, the board may conduct its business, including its board meetings, in the way it considers appropriate.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Time and place of meetings","content":"### sec.26 Time and place of meetings\n\nBoard meetings are to be held at the times and places the board decides.\nThe board must meet at least once every 4 months.\nThe chairperson may, at any time, call a board meeting.\nThe chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least 2 members.\n(sec.26-ssec.1) Board meetings are to be held at the times and places the board decides.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The board must meet at least once every 4 months.\n(sec.26-ssec.3) The chairperson may, at any time, call a board meeting.\n(sec.26-ssec.4) The chairperson must call a board meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by at least 2 members.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Quorum","content":"### sec.27 Quorum\n\nA quorum for the board is—\nif the board has 4 members—2 members, provided neither of those members is a departmental representative; or\nif the board has more than 4 members—3 members, provided at least 2 of those members are not departmental representatives.\n- (a) if the board has 4 members—2 members, provided neither of those members is a departmental representative; or\n- (b) if the board has more than 4 members—3 members, provided at least 2 of those members are not departmental representatives.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Presiding at meetings","content":"### sec.28 Presiding at meetings\n\nThe chairperson of the board is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\nIf the chairperson is absent from a board meeting and the deputy chairperson is present, the deputy chairperson is to preside.\nIf the chairperson and deputy chairperson are both absent from a board meeting (including because of a vacancy in the office), a member chosen by the members present is to preside at the meeting.\n(sec.28-ssec.1) The chairperson of the board is to preside at all board meetings at which the chairperson is present.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) If the chairperson is absent from a board meeting and the deputy chairperson is present, the deputy chairperson is to preside.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) If the chairperson and deputy chairperson are both absent from a board meeting (including because of a vacancy in the office), a member chosen by the members present is to preside at the meeting.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of meetings","content":"### sec.29 Conduct of meetings\n\nA question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the members present.\nEach member present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the member presiding also has a casting vote.\nA member present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.\nThe board may hold meetings, or allow members to take part in its meetings, by using any technology that reasonably allows members to hear and take part in discussions as they happen.\nteleconferencing, videoconferencing\nA member who takes part in a meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.\nA resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if—\nnotice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and\na majority of the members give written agreement to the resolution.\n(sec.29-ssec.1) A question at a board meeting is decided by a majority of the votes of the members present.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) Each member present at the meeting has a vote on each question to be decided and, if the votes are equal, the member presiding also has a casting vote.\n(sec.29-ssec.3) A member present at the meeting who abstains from voting is taken to have voted for the negative.\n(sec.29-ssec.4) The board may hold meetings, or allow members to take part in its meetings, by using any technology that reasonably allows members to hear and take part in discussions as they happen. teleconferencing, videoconferencing\n(sec.29-ssec.5) A member who takes part in a meeting under subsection (4) is taken to be present at the meeting.\n(sec.29-ssec.6) A resolution is validly made by the board, even if it is not passed at a board meeting, if— notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and a majority of the members give written agreement to the resolution.\n- (a) notice of the resolution is given under procedures approved by the board; and\n- (b) a majority of the members give written agreement to the resolution.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Minutes","content":"### sec.30 Minutes\n\nThe board must keep minutes of its board meetings.\nThe board must keep a record of any resolutions made under section 29 (6) .\n(sec.30-ssec.1) The board must keep minutes of its board meetings.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) The board must keep a record of any resolutions made under section 29 (6) .","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of interests","content":"### sec.31 Disclosure of interests\n\nThis section applies to a member if—\nthe member has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and\nthe interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the matter.\nAs soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the member’s knowledge, the member must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\nThe disclosure must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\nUnless the board otherwise directs, the member must not—\nbe present when the board considers the matter; or\ntake part in a decision of the board on the matter.\nThe member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (4) .\nAnother member who also has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in the matter must not—\nbe present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; or\ntake part in making the decision about giving the direction.\nIf—\nbecause of this section, a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding a matter, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; and\nthere would be a quorum if the member were present;\nthe remaining members present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the matter, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.\nIf there are no members who may remain present for considering or deciding a matter, the Minister may, by signing consent to a proposed resolution, consider and decide the matter.\n(sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies to a member if— the member has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the matter.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) As soon as practicable after the relevant facts come to the member’s knowledge, the member must disclose the nature of the interest to a board meeting.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) The disclosure must be recorded in the board’s minutes.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) Unless the board otherwise directs, the member must not— be present when the board considers the matter; or take part in a decision of the board on the matter.\n(sec.31-ssec.5) The member must not be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (4) .\n(sec.31-ssec.6) Another member who also has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in the matter must not— be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; or take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n(sec.31-ssec.7) If— because of this section, a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding a matter, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; and there would be a quorum if the member were present; the remaining members present are a quorum of the board for considering or deciding the matter, or for considering or deciding whether to give the direction, at the meeting.\n(sec.31-ssec.8) If there are no members who may remain present for considering or deciding a matter, the Minister may, by signing consent to a proposed resolution, consider and decide the matter.\n- (a) the member has a direct or indirect financial or personal interest in a matter being considered, or about to be considered, by the board; and\n- (b) the interest could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s duties about the consideration of the matter.\n- (a) be present when the board considers the matter; or\n- (b) take part in a decision of the board on the matter.\n- (a) be present when the board is considering whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; or\n- (b) take part in making the decision about giving the direction.\n- (a) because of this section, a member is not present at a board meeting for considering or deciding a matter, or for considering or deciding whether to give a direction under subsection (4) ; and\n- (b) there would be a quorum if the member were present;","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Chief executive officer","content":"## Chief executive officer","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment","content":"### sec.32 Appointment\n\nTIQ must have a chief executive officer (the CEO ).\nThe CEO is to be appointed by the board with the prior written approval of the Minister.\nThe CEO is to be employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\ns 32 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3\n(sec.32-ssec.1) TIQ must have a chief executive officer (the CEO ).\n(sec.32-ssec.2) The CEO is to be appointed by the board with the prior written approval of the Minister.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) The CEO is to be employed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.33 Term of appointment\n\nSubject to this section, the CEO holds office for the term, not more than 5 years, stated in his or her contract of employment.\nIf otherwise qualified, the CEO is eligible for reappointment.\nThe board may, at any time, end the appointment for any reason or none.\nThe ending of the appointment under subsection (3) does not affect any rights to compensation to which the CEO is entitled under the contract of employment.\nThe CEO may resign by giving a signed notice of resignation to the board at least the required period before the notice is to take effect.\nThe CEO’s appointment ends if he or she stops being qualified to be the CEO.\nIn this section—\nrequired period means the period stated in the CEO’s contract of employment or otherwise agreed with the board.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) Subject to this section, the CEO holds office for the term, not more than 5 years, stated in his or her contract of employment.\n(sec.33-ssec.2) If otherwise qualified, the CEO is eligible for reappointment.\n(sec.33-ssec.3) The board may, at any time, end the appointment for any reason or none.\n(sec.33-ssec.4) The ending of the appointment under subsection (3) does not affect any rights to compensation to which the CEO is entitled under the contract of employment.\n(sec.33-ssec.5) The CEO may resign by giving a signed notice of resignation to the board at least the required period before the notice is to take effect.\n(sec.33-ssec.6) The CEO’s appointment ends if he or she stops being qualified to be the CEO.\n(sec.33-ssec.7) In this section— required period means the period stated in the CEO’s contract of employment or otherwise agreed with the board.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.34 Conditions of appointment\n\nFor matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the contract of employment, the CEO holds office on the terms of appointment decided by the board.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"CEO’s responsibilities","content":"### sec.35 CEO’s responsibilities\n\nThe CEO is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective administration and operation of TIQ in accordance with the board’s priorities.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Reporting","content":"## Reporting","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Half-year reports","content":"### sec.36 Half-year reports\n\nThe board must give the Minister a report on TIQ’s operations for each half-year in a financial year (a half-year report ).\nA half-year report must be given to the Minister—\nwithin 4 weeks after the end of the half-year; or\nif another period after the end of the half-year is agreed between the board and the Minister—within the agreed period.\nIn this section—\nhalf-year , in a financial year, means the following periods in the year—\n1 July to 31 December;\n1 January to 30 June.\n(sec.36-ssec.1) The board must give the Minister a report on TIQ’s operations for each half-year in a financial year (a half-year report ).\n(sec.36-ssec.2) A half-year report must be given to the Minister— within 4 weeks after the end of the half-year; or if another period after the end of the half-year is agreed between the board and the Minister—within the agreed period.\n(sec.36-ssec.3) In this section— half-year , in a financial year, means the following periods in the year— 1 July to 31 December; 1 January to 30 June.\n- (a) within 4 weeks after the end of the half-year; or\n- (b) if another period after the end of the half-year is agreed between the board and the Minister—within the agreed period.\n- (a) 1 July to 31 December;\n- (b) 1 January to 30 June.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Board to keep Minister informed","content":"### sec.37 Board to keep Minister informed\n\nThe board must keep the Minister reasonably informed of TIQ’s operations, financial performance and financial position and its achievement of the objectives in its strategic and operational plans.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Reporting to department","content":"### sec.38 Reporting to department\n\nThe Minister may act under this section for the purpose of monitoring, assessing or reporting on TIQ’s performance of its functions.\nThe Minister may require TIQ or the board to report to the department by, for example, giving stated information at stated times to the chief executive.\nTIQ or the board must comply with the requirement.\n(sec.38-ssec.1) The Minister may act under this section for the purpose of monitoring, assessing or reporting on TIQ’s performance of its functions.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) The Minister may require TIQ or the board to report to the department by, for example, giving stated information at stated times to the chief executive.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) TIQ or the board must comply with the requirement.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other reporting requirements","content":"### sec.39 Other reporting requirements\n\nSections 37 and 38 do not limit the matters of which the board is required to keep the Minister informed, or limit the reports or information that the board is required, or may be required, to give under another Act.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transfer of Trade Office’s business to TIQ","content":"# Transfer of Trade Office’s business to TIQ","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for pt 3","content":"### sec.40 Definitions for pt 3\n\nIn this part—\nemployee register see section 45 .\nregister see section 41 .\nTrade Office means the office, in the department, known as Trade Investment Queensland.\ntransferable asset means an asset of the State that is—\ncontrolled by the Trade Office immediately before the transfer day; and\nstated in the register as an asset to be transferred to TIQ.\ntransferable employee see section 46 .\ntransferable instrument means an instrument—\nrelating to the Trade Office and to which the State is a party; and\nstated in the register as an instrument to be transferred to TIQ.\ntransferable liability means a liability of the State that is—\ncontrolled by the Trade Office immediately before the transfer day; and\nstated in the register as a liability to be transferred to TIQ.\ntransferable proceeding means a proceeding relating to the Trade Office that—\ncould have been continued or started by or against the State before the transfer day; and\nis stated in the register as a proceeding to be transferred to TIQ.\ntransfer day means the day on which the section in which the term is used commences.\n- (a) controlled by the Trade Office immediately before the transfer day; and\n- (b) stated in the register as an asset to be transferred to TIQ.\n- (a) relating to the Trade Office and to which the State is a party; and\n- (b) stated in the register as an instrument to be transferred to TIQ.\n- (a) controlled by the Trade Office immediately before the transfer day; and\n- (b) stated in the register as a liability to be transferred to TIQ.\n- (a) could have been continued or started by or against the State before the transfer day; and\n- (b) is stated in the register as a proceeding to be transferred to TIQ.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Transferable assets and liabilities etc.","content":"## Transferable assets and liabilities etc.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the register","content":"### sec.41 What is the register\n\nThe register is a register of assets, liabilities, instruments and proceedings that is prepared for TIQ and approved by the chief executive.\nThe chief executive may approve the register for the purpose of subsection (1) .\nAt any time within 1 year after the transfer day, the chief executive may change the register to correct an omission or error as at the day immediately before the transfer day.\n(sec.41-ssec.1) The register is a register of assets, liabilities, instruments and proceedings that is prepared for TIQ and approved by the chief executive.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) The chief executive may approve the register for the purpose of subsection (1) .\n(sec.41-ssec.3) At any time within 1 year after the transfer day, the chief executive may change the register to correct an omission or error as at the day immediately before the transfer day.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of transferable assets and liabilities etc.","content":"### sec.42 Transfer of transferable assets and liabilities etc.\n\nOn the transfer day—\nthe State is divested of all transferable assets and liabilities and the transferable assets and liabilities become the assets and liabilities of TIQ; and\nany transferable instrument is taken to be an instrument to which TIQ is a party and may be enforced by or against TIQ; and\ntransferable proceedings may be continued or started by or against TIQ.\n- (a) the State is divested of all transferable assets and liabilities and the transferable assets and liabilities become the assets and liabilities of TIQ; and\n- (b) any transferable instrument is taken to be an instrument to which TIQ is a party and may be enforced by or against TIQ; and\n- (c) transferable proceedings may be continued or started by or against TIQ.","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of shares","content":"### sec.43 Transfer of shares\n\nOn the transfer day, the shares in Queensland Trade and Investment Office Pty Ltd (ACN 073 810 867) are transferred to TIQ.","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of transferable instruments","content":"### sec.44 Application of transferable instruments\n\nA transferable instrument applies to TIQ in place of the State.\nWithout limiting subsection (1) —\nany right, title, interest or liability of the State arising under or relating to the transferable instrument is taken to be transferred from the State to TIQ; and\nif the transferable instrument, including a benefit or right provided by the instrument, is given to, by or in favour of the State, the instrument is taken to have been given to, by or in favour of TIQ; and\nTIQ is taken to be a party to the transferable instrument in place of the State; and\na reference in the transferable instrument to the State is, to the extent possible and if the context permits, taken to be a reference to TIQ; and\nif an application was made for the transferable instrument in the name of the State, the application is taken to have been made in the name of TIQ; and\nif the transferable instrument is an instrument under which an amount is or may become payable to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the amount is or may become payable to or by TIQ, in the way the amount was or might have been payable to or by the State; and\nif the transferable instrument is an instrument under which property, other than money, is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the property is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by TIQ, in the way it was or might have been liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State.\n(sec.44-ssec.1) A transferable instrument applies to TIQ in place of the State.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) — any right, title, interest or liability of the State arising under or relating to the transferable instrument is taken to be transferred from the State to TIQ; and if the transferable instrument, including a benefit or right provided by the instrument, is given to, by or in favour of the State, the instrument is taken to have been given to, by or in favour of TIQ; and TIQ is taken to be a party to the transferable instrument in place of the State; and a reference in the transferable instrument to the State is, to the extent possible and if the context permits, taken to be a reference to TIQ; and if an application was made for the transferable instrument in the name of the State, the application is taken to have been made in the name of TIQ; and if the transferable instrument is an instrument under which an amount is or may become payable to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the amount is or may become payable to or by TIQ, in the way the amount was or might have been payable to or by the State; and if the transferable instrument is an instrument under which property, other than money, is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the property is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by TIQ, in the way it was or might have been liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State.\n- (a) any right, title, interest or liability of the State arising under or relating to the transferable instrument is taken to be transferred from the State to TIQ; and\n- (b) if the transferable instrument, including a benefit or right provided by the instrument, is given to, by or in favour of the State, the instrument is taken to have been given to, by or in favour of TIQ; and\n- (c) TIQ is taken to be a party to the transferable instrument in place of the State; and\n- (d) a reference in the transferable instrument to the State is, to the extent possible and if the context permits, taken to be a reference to TIQ; and\n- (e) if an application was made for the transferable instrument in the name of the State, the application is taken to have been made in the name of TIQ; and\n- (f) if the transferable instrument is an instrument under which an amount is or may become payable to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the amount is or may become payable to or by TIQ, in the way the amount was or might have been payable to or by the State; and\n- (g) if the transferable instrument is an instrument under which property, other than money, is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State, the instrument is taken to be an instrument under which the property is or may become liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by TIQ, in the way it was or might have been liable to be transferred, conveyed or assigned to or by the State.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Employees","content":"## Employees","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is the employee register","content":"### sec.45 What is the employee register\n\nThe employee register is a register of employees of the department that is prepared for TIQ and approved by the chief executive.\nThe chief executive may approve the employee register for the purpose of subsection (1) .\nAt any time within 1 year after the transfer day, the chief executive may change the employee register to correct an omission or error.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The employee register is a register of employees of the department that is prepared for TIQ and approved by the chief executive.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The chief executive may approve the employee register for the purpose of subsection (1) .\n(sec.45-ssec.3) At any time within 1 year after the transfer day, the chief executive may change the employee register to correct an omission or error.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Who is a transferable employee","content":"### sec.46 Who is a transferable employee\n\nA transferable employee is a person—\nwho, immediately before the transfer day, was an employee of the department; and\nwhose name is stated in the employee register as an employee to be transferred to TIQ.\n- (a) who, immediately before the transfer day, was an employee of the department; and\n- (b) whose name is stated in the employee register as an employee to be transferred to TIQ.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Transfer of transferable employees","content":"### sec.47 Transfer of transferable employees\n\nOn the transfer day—\na transferable employee becomes an employee of TIQ; and\na transferable employee ceases to be a public service employee; and\nthe records of the department, to the extent they relate to the employment of transferable employees, become records of TIQ.\nHowever, if an employee of the department becomes a transferable employee because of a register correction, subsection (1) applies to the employee as if the reference in the subsection to the transfer day were a reference to the day after the register correction happens.\nAlso, if a person ceases to be a transferable employee because of a register correction, the person is taken never to have been—\na transferable employee; or\ntransferred to TIQ.\nIn this section—\nregister correction means a change to the employee register under section 45 (3) to correct an omission or error.\n(sec.47-ssec.1) On the transfer day— a transferable employee becomes an employee of TIQ; and a transferable employee ceases to be a public service employee; and the records of the department, to the extent they relate to the employment of transferable employees, become records of TIQ.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) However, if an employee of the department becomes a transferable employee because of a register correction, subsection (1) applies to the employee as if the reference in the subsection to the transfer day were a reference to the day after the register correction happens.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) Also, if a person ceases to be a transferable employee because of a register correction, the person is taken never to have been— a transferable employee; or transferred to TIQ.\n(sec.47-ssec.4) In this section— register correction means a change to the employee register under section 45 (3) to correct an omission or error.\n- (a) a transferable employee becomes an employee of TIQ; and\n- (b) a transferable employee ceases to be a public service employee; and\n- (c) the records of the department, to the extent they relate to the employment of transferable employees, become records of TIQ.\n- (a) a transferable employee; or\n- (b) transferred to TIQ.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preservation of rights of transferable employees","content":"### sec.48 Preservation of rights of transferable employees\n\nThe transfer of a transferable employee to TIQ does not—\naffect the employee’s total remuneration; or\nprejudice the employee’s existing or accruing rights to superannuation or annual, sick or long service leave; or\ninterrupt continuity of service, except that the employee is not entitled to claim the benefit of a right or entitlement more than once in relation to the same period of service; or\nconstitute a retrenchment, redundancy or termination of the employee’s employment by the State; or\nentitle the employee to a payment or other benefit because he or she is no longer employed by the State; or\nrequire the State to make any payment in relation to the employee’s accrued rights to annual, sick or long service leave irrespective of any arrangement between the State and the employee.\n- (a) affect the employee’s total remuneration; or\n- (b) prejudice the employee’s existing or accruing rights to superannuation or annual, sick or long service leave; or\n- (c) interrupt continuity of service, except that the employee is not entitled to claim the benefit of a right or entitlement more than once in relation to the same period of service; or\n- (d) constitute a retrenchment, redundancy or termination of the employee’s employment by the State; or\n- (e) entitle the employee to a payment or other benefit because he or she is no longer employed by the State; or\n- (f) require the State to make any payment in relation to the employee’s accrued rights to annual, sick or long service leave irrespective of any arrangement between the State and the employee.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Miscellaneous","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"TIQ successor in law","content":"### sec.49 TIQ successor in law\n\nTIQ is the successor in law of the State to the extent of the transfer to TIQ.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Registering authority to register or record transfer or other dealing","content":"### sec.50 Registering authority to register or record transfer or other dealing\n\nA registering authority must, on written application by TIQ, register or record in the appropriate way the transfer of, or another dealing affecting, an asset, liability or instrument under the Act to TIQ.\nTIQ must comply with any relevant procedures required by the registering authority for the purpose of registering or recording the transfer.\nThe registering authority may require TIQ to complete and submit a particular form.\nIn this section—\nregistering authority means the registrar of titles or another entity required or authorised by law to register or record transactions affecting assets, liabilities or instruments.\n(sec.50-ssec.1) A registering authority must, on written application by TIQ, register or record in the appropriate way the transfer of, or another dealing affecting, an asset, liability or instrument under the Act to TIQ.\n(sec.50-ssec.2) TIQ must comply with any relevant procedures required by the registering authority for the purpose of registering or recording the transfer. The registering authority may require TIQ to complete and submit a particular form.\n(sec.50-ssec.3) In this section— registering authority means the registrar of titles or another entity required or authorised by law to register or record transactions affecting assets, liabilities or instruments.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect on legal relationships","content":"### sec.51 Effect on legal relationships\n\nNothing done under this part—\nmakes a relevant entity liable for a civil wrong or contravention of a law, including for a breach of a contract, confidence or duty; or\nmakes a relevant entity in breach of any instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or\nis taken to fulfil a condition that—\nterminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\nmodifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\nallows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\nrequires any money to be paid before its stated maturity; or\nreleases a surety or other obligee, wholly or partly, from an obligation.\nIf, apart from this subsection, the advice, consent or approval of a person would be necessary to do something under this Act, the advice is taken to have been obtained or the consent or approval is taken to have been given unconditionally.\nIf, apart from this subsection, giving notice to a person would be necessary to do something under this Act, the notice is taken to have been given.\nA transfer to TIQ has effect despite any other contract, law or instrument.\nIn this section—\nrelevant entity means—\nthe State or an employee or agent of the State; or\nTIQ, a member or an employee or agent of TIQ.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) Nothing done under this part— makes a relevant entity liable for a civil wrong or contravention of a law, including for a breach of a contract, confidence or duty; or makes a relevant entity in breach of any instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or is taken to fulfil a condition that— terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity; or releases a surety or other obligee, wholly or partly, from an obligation.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) If, apart from this subsection, the advice, consent or approval of a person would be necessary to do something under this Act, the advice is taken to have been obtained or the consent or approval is taken to have been given unconditionally.\n(sec.51-ssec.3) If, apart from this subsection, giving notice to a person would be necessary to do something under this Act, the notice is taken to have been given.\n(sec.51-ssec.4) A transfer to TIQ has effect despite any other contract, law or instrument.\n(sec.51-ssec.5) In this section— relevant entity means— the State or an employee or agent of the State; or TIQ, a member or an employee or agent of TIQ.\n- (a) makes a relevant entity liable for a civil wrong or contravention of a law, including for a breach of a contract, confidence or duty; or\n- (b) makes a relevant entity in breach of any instrument, including an instrument prohibiting, restricting or regulating the assignment, novation or transfer of a right or liability or the disclosure of information; or\n- (c) is taken to fulfil a condition that— (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity; or\n- (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\n- (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\n- (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\n- (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity; or\n- (d) releases a surety or other obligee, wholly or partly, from an obligation.\n- (i) terminates, or allows a person to terminate, an instrument or obligation; or\n- (ii) modifies, or allows a person to modify, the operation or effect of an instrument or obligation; or\n- (iii) allows a person to avoid or enforce an obligation or liability contained in an instrument or requires a person to perform an obligation contained in an instrument; or\n- (iv) requires any money to be paid before its stated maturity; or\n- (a) the State or an employee or agent of the State; or\n- (b) TIQ, a member or an employee or agent of TIQ.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Non-liability for State taxes","content":"### sec.52 Non-liability for State taxes\n\nTIQ is not liable to pay a State tax in relation to—\na transfer of a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument, or any other thing done, under this part; or\nanother dealing affecting a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument as part of the transfer under this part.\nIn this section—\nState tax means a fee, levy or charge imposed under an Act, including a fee or charge under the Land Act 1994 or the Land Title Act 1994 .\n(sec.52-ssec.1) TIQ is not liable to pay a State tax in relation to— a transfer of a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument, or any other thing done, under this part; or another dealing affecting a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument as part of the transfer under this part.\n(sec.52-ssec.2) In this section— State tax means a fee, levy or charge imposed under an Act, including a fee or charge under the Land Act 1994 or the Land Title Act 1994 .\n- (a) a transfer of a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument, or any other thing done, under this part; or\n- (b) another dealing affecting a share, transferable asset, transferable liability or transferable instrument as part of the transfer under this part.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provision","content":"# Miscellaneous provision","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.53 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for Revenue Amendment and Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013","content":"# Transitional provisions for Revenue Amendment and Trade and Investment Queensland Act 2013","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Appointment of first CEO","content":"### sec.54 Appointment of first CEO\n\nSubsection (2) applies until the board consists of at least 2 members.\nDespite section 32(2), the Minister may appoint TIQ’s first CEO.\nIf the Minister acts under subsection (2)—\nuntil the board consists of at least 2 members—\nthe CEO is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions; and\nthe CEO’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and\na term of appointment in the CEO’s contract of employment must be that the CEO holds office for a term of no more than 5 years; and\nsubject to subsection (4), this Act applies to the appointee as if he or she had been appointed under section 32.\nDespite section 34, for matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the contract of employment, the CEO holds office on the terms of appointment decided by the Minister.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies until the board consists of at least 2 members.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) Despite section 32(2), the Minister may appoint TIQ’s first CEO.\n(sec.54-ssec.3) If the Minister acts under subsection (2)— until the board consists of at least 2 members— the CEO is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions; and the CEO’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and a term of appointment in the CEO’s contract of employment must be that the CEO holds office for a term of no more than 5 years; and subject to subsection (4), this Act applies to the appointee as if he or she had been appointed under section 32.\n(sec.54-ssec.4) Despite section 34, for matters not provided for under this Act or stated in the contract of employment, the CEO holds office on the terms of appointment decided by the Minister.\n- (a) until the board consists of at least 2 members— (i) the CEO is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions; and (ii) the CEO’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and\n- (i) the CEO is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions; and\n- (ii) the CEO’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and\n- (b) a term of appointment in the CEO’s contract of employment must be that the CEO holds office for a term of no more than 5 years; and\n- (c) subject to subsection (4), this Act applies to the appointee as if he or she had been appointed under section 32.\n- (i) the CEO is responsible for the way TIQ performs its functions; and\n- (ii) the CEO’s role includes ensuring TIQ performs its functions in a proper, effective and efficient way; and","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"TIQ’s first strategic and operational plans","content":"### sec.55 TIQ’s first strategic and operational plans\n\nThis section applies to TIQ’s first strategic and operational plans.\nHaving regard to when TIQ is established, and any other relevant circumstances, the Minister may agree to the first plans being prepared and submitted at a time later than would otherwise apply under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\nIf the Minister acts under subsection (2) in relation to a plan, the period for which the plan applies is—\nthe remainder of the financial year in which it is submitted; and\nif TIQ and the Minister agree the plan is also to apply for the following financial year, for that financial year.\n(sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies to TIQ’s first strategic and operational plans.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) Having regard to when TIQ is established, and any other relevant circumstances, the Minister may agree to the first plans being prepared and submitted at a time later than would otherwise apply under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 .\n(sec.55-ssec.3) If the Minister acts under subsection (2) in relation to a plan, the period for which the plan applies is— the remainder of the financial year in which it is submitted; and if TIQ and the Minister agree the plan is also to apply for the following financial year, for that financial year.\n- (a) the remainder of the financial year in which it is submitted; and\n- (b) if TIQ and the Minister agree the plan is also to apply for the following financial year, for that financial year.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Effect of regulation amendment","content":"### sec.56 Effect of regulation amendment\n\nThe amendment of the Industrial Relations Regulation 2011 by this Act does not affect the power of the Governor in Council to further amend the regulation or to repeal it.","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.57\n\ns 57 exp 2 August 2013 (see s 58)","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.58\n\ns 58 exp 2 August 2013 (see s 58)","sortOrder":70}],"analysis":{"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":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act as presented implements a focused institutional change: creating TIQ, moving the Trade Office’s business, assets and staff into that new statutory body, and setting governance, reporting and legal-transfer mechanics. Later amendments reflected in the text (for example, appointment/ employment technical adjustments and an expanded definition in s 22) change governance and eligibility details but do not materially expand the fundamental scope or purpose of the legislation, which remains the establishment of a trade and investment agency and the transfer of specified functions and resources to it (secs 3, 7, pt 3). Changes are therefore targeted to operational and governance mechanics rather than a substantive shift in policy scope."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple governance layers: Governor in Council appointments, Ministerial directions (sec 13), board responsibilities and CEO appointment with transitional Ministerial appointment power (secs 16, 32, 54).","Transfer machinery relies on two registers (asset/liability/instrument/proceeding register and employee register) prepared and approved by the chief executive with a 1‑year correction window (secs 41, 45).","Broad legal effects and overrides: section 51 makes transfers effective despite other contracts, laws or instruments and treats required consents/notices as given — a high‑impact, cross‑cutting provision (sec 51).","Employee law complexity: automatic transfer out of the public service but detailed preservation of pay, leave and superannuation rights (secs 47–48).","Cross‑references to other Acts and regimes (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Corporations Act, Land Act/Land Title Act examples in sec 52), increasing interpretive load (sec 9, sec 43, sec 52).","Quorum and composition rules that treat departmental representatives differently and affect meeting validity (secs 16, 27).","Delegation and subdelegation permitted with a broad definition of appropriately qualified persons (sec 14).","Reporting and compliance obligations with fixed timeframes for half‑year reports and possible additional departmental reporting on demand (secs 36, 38).","Extraterritorial application and explicit permission to act outside Australia (secs 4, 12)."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does (mechanically)\n\n- Establishes Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) as a statutory body corporate that can act in its own name, hold property, enter contracts and operate both inside and outside Queensland (secs 7, 11, 12).\n- Gives TIQ the legal status, privileges and immunities of the State when representing the State (sec 8).\n- Sets out TIQ’s core functions: promoting, facilitating and developing trade and investment opportunities for Queensland (including overseas offices and trade missions), providing advice to the Minister, running export and foreign direct investment schemes, and helping entities access Commonwealth and State agencies (sec 10).\n- Puts TIQ under financial and accountability regimes (it is a statutory body under the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982) so its financial powers and reporting are regulated (sec 9).\n- Creates a governing board (4–7 members) with specified composition rules, meeting, quorum and conflict-of‑interest procedures; the Governor in Council appoints members and the chairperson (secs 16–31).\n- Allows the Minister to give written directions to TIQ (which TIQ must follow) and requires the board to ensure compliance (sec 13).\n- Establishes a CEO appointed by the board with Ministerial approval (with a transitional power for the Minister to appoint the first CEO in some circumstances) and makes the CEO responsible for day-to-day administration (secs 32–35, 54).\n- Requires regular reporting to the Minister (half‑year reports, keeping the Minister informed, and other reporting on request) (secs 36–39).\n\n- Transfers an existing in‑department Trade Office business into TIQ by means of a register of assets, liabilities, instruments and proceedings that the chief executive approves. On the transfer day, items listed in the register become TIQ’s assets/liabilities; listed instruments and proceedings are treated as those of TIQ; specified employees listed in an employee register become TIQ employees (pt 3; secs 40–47, 41, 45).\n- Preserves transferring employees’ pay, accrued leave and superannuation rights and continuity of service (sec 48).\n- Requires external registries (for example land titles registrars) to record transfers on written application by TIQ and lets registrars require usual forms and procedures (sec 50).\n- Provides that transfers take effect despite other contracts, laws or instruments and treats required consents or notices as having been obtained or given for the purpose of the transfer (sec 51). It also protects TIQ from State taxes in relation to the transfers (sec 52).\n- Gives the Governor in Council a regulation‑making power (sec 53).\n\nOfficial rationale (stated purpose)\n\n- The Act’s stated object is to achieve economic and social benefits for Queensland by facilitating, supporting and encouraging trade and investment opportunities for Queensland, including internationally. It says that object is to be primarily achieved by establishing TIQ (sec 3).\n\nTesting that purpose against the mechanics (costs, incentives, trade‑offs and decision rights)\n\n- Who pays and who bears financial risk: TIQ will hold assets and liabilities moved from the Trade Office (secs 41–44), and it may charge fees for services (sec 11(e)). Because TIQ is a statutory body subject to the Financial Accountability Act and the SBFA Act, its finances are supervised, but the State effectively moves particular assets/liabilities and associated operating costs from a department into TIQ (secs 9, 42). The Act removes State tax charges on those transfers (sec 52), so some transaction costs are avoided.\n\n- Who decides and how that affects independence: the Governor in Council appoints the board and chair; the Minister can give binding written directions to TIQ which TIQ must follow (sec 13). Those two features concentrate appointment and oversight power in the executive and create a formal route for Ministerial control over strategy and operations (secs 16, 13). The board must keep the Minister informed and comply with reporting requirements (secs 36–39), which increases Ministerial influence and monitoring capacity.\n\n- Employee and labour‑law effects: employees listed in the employee register transfer out of the public service to become TIQ employees (sec 47), but key terms are preserved (pay, superannuation, leave and continuity of service) (sec 48). Practically, those individuals cease to be public service employees, which can change their industrial and administrative regimes even though accrued entitlements are protected (secs 47–48).\n\n- Legal and contractual certainty / implementation risk: the Act uses a pre‑approved register to identify what transfers and allows the chief executive to correct omissions or errors for up to one year after the transfer day (secs 41, 45). Section 51 gives transfers effect despite contrary contracts, laws or instruments and treats required consents or notices as having been given. That mechanism reduces transaction friction when shifting assets/employees, but it also creates a potential source of dispute with third parties (for example counterparties who believed a consent or prohibition applied). The Act also contains language protecting relevant entities from additional civil liability merely because the transfer happened (sec 51(1)); however, the broad override (sec 51(4)) means transfers can change the legal counterparty even where instruments attempted to prevent assignment — a significant legal effect.\n\n- Administrative and compliance burdens: TIQ must produce half‑year reports promptly (within four weeks after the half‑year unless agreed otherwise) and comply with reporting directed by the Minister or the department (secs 36, 38). TIQ must follow registering authorities’ procedures to record property or other dealings (sec 50). Internally, the board must observe meeting, quorum and disclosure rules (secs 25–31), and the CEO must ensure efficient administration (sec 35).\n\n- Concentrated benefits and diffuse costs: benefits from TIQ’s promotional, advisory and facilitation roles (sec 10) will be concentrated among firms or sectors that use its services or secure investment. The costs (establishment, ongoing funding and any liabilities transferred) are borne by the State budget and eventually taxpayers. The Act permits TIQ to act as State agent overseas and operate foreign offices (sec 10(j)), which concentrates benefit for export‑oriented firms that obtain market access assistance.\n\n- Potential for rent‑seeking or capture and safeguards: the Act provides broad delegation powers (sec 14), allows engagement of consultants (sec 11(d)), and permits ministerial direction (sec 13). Those features enable flexible operation but also create decision points where preferences of particular domestic or foreign interests could influence activity. The board’s disclosure-of-interest rules and Ministerial reporting are institutional checks (secs 31, 36–39), but practical risk depends on governance practice.\n\n- Interaction with other levels of government and duplication risk: TIQ is explicitly enabled to facilitate access to Commonwealth and State entities (sec 10(h)) and to act overseas as State agent (sec 10(j)). This can increase coordination but raises the possibility of overlapping functions with Commonwealth trade agencies or other State bodies.\n\nImmediate operational effects to expect\n\n- On a transfer day defined by proclamation, specified assets, liabilities, instruments, proceedings and employees listed in chief executive‑approved registers move to TIQ automatically (secs 41–47).\n- Transferred employees leave the public service but retain existing remuneration and leave entitlements (secs 47–48).\n- TIQ can operate abroad, run trade missions, and charge fees for services (secs 10, 11), while being subject to financial accountability rules (sec 9).\n\nSections to note for specific legal consequences\n\n- Ministerial directions — mandatory compliance (sec 13).\n- Transfer mechanics and register correction window (secs 41–45, 42, 47).\n- Broad override of other contracts/consents and protections around liability (sec 51).\n- Employee status change with preservation of existing rights (secs 47–48).\n- Exemption from State taxes on transfers (sec 52).\n\nBottom line: The Act creates an entity (TIQ) to centralise, promote and handle trade and investment activity for Queensland, migrates specified Trade Office functions, assets and staff into that entity with statutory protections for staff and an override of contractual obstacles to transfer, and gives the Minister and Governor in Council concrete appointment and direction powers. Those mechanics lower transactional frictions for migration of the existing trade office into TIQ (register, tax exemption, statutory override), while concentrating oversight and appointment authority in the executive and placing continuing financial oversight under the Financial Accountability Act (secs 41, 51, 52, 13, 9)."},"summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act is coherent and consistent with its stated object throughout. The core purpose — establishing TIQ as a statutory body for trade and investment promotion and transferring the existing Trade Office's operations to it — is delivered consistently across all parts. No provisions appear to expand or contract the original intent in a material way."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interlocking legal mechanisms for transferring assets, liabilities, instruments and employees from the old government office to the new statutory body","Cross-references to several other Acts (Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, Corporations Act, Public Sector Act 2022, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971)","Detailed transitional provisions dealing with edge cases such as register corrections that retroactively alter employee transfer status","Corporate governance framework with nuanced quorum, voting and conflict-of-interest rules","Extraterritorial application provisions invoking constitutional legislative power concepts","Legal fictions created around transferable instruments (e.g., deeming TIQ a party to contracts originally made with the State)","Distinction between departmental representatives and appointed members creates two-tier board membership with different rules"],"plain_english_summary":"Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is established as an arm’s‑length state agency to promote Queensland exports and attract investment, run international offices and trade missions, and advise the Minister. It affects Queensland businesses, the State and former public‑service staff moved into TIQ.\n\nThe Act transfers assets, contracts and employees from the old government office to TIQ with continuity of employment and entitlements, gives TIQ state immunities, allows it to operate overseas, and places it under a board, CEO and Ministerial directions."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains focused on its original purpose of establishing Trade and Investment Queensland and facilitating the transfer of trade promotion functions from the departmental unit to the new statutory body. While the Act includes detailed governance and transitional machinery, these are standard implementation mechanisms for this type of body corporate legislation rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Moderate length with 58 sections across 5 Parts plus a Schedule","Standard statutory body governance structure (board, CEO, reporting) but with additional complexity around transitional transfers","Part 3 contains detailed 'machinery' provisions for transferring assets, liabilities, employees and legal proceedings from the State to TIQ, including 11 defined terms specific to this Part","Cross-references to other Queensland legislation: Financial Accountability Act 2009, Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, Public Sector Act 2022, Corporations Act (Cth), Criminal Code, Land Act 1994, Land Title Act 1994, Industrial Relations Regulation 2011","Conditional logic in board quorum requirements (different rules for 4-member vs larger boards)","Nested exceptions in employee transfer provisions allowing register corrections up to 1 year post-transfer","Detailed conflict-of-interest provisions for board members (section 31) with multiple sub-conditions","Transitional provisions for the first CEO appointment with temporary governance arrangements"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this law does:**\n\nThis Act creates **Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)** — a government body that helps Queensland businesses trade internationally and attracts foreign investment to the state.\n\n**Key things the law sets up:**\n\n*   **A new government body:** TIQ is established as a separate legal entity (a \"body corporate\") that can own property, sign contracts, and sue or be sued in its own name. It represents the State of Queensland but operates with commercial flexibility.\n*   **What TIQ does:** Its main job is to boost Queensland's economy by facilitating trade and investment. This includes running trade missions, setting up offices overseas, helping businesses access government services, conducting research, and advising the Minister on trade policy.\n*   **How it's run:** TIQ is governed by a **Board** of 4–7 members (including senior public servants from key departments) who oversee operations. There's also a **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** appointed by the Board (with Ministerial approval) who handles day-to-day management.\n*   **Ministerial oversight:** The Minister can give written directions to TIQ, and the Board must report regularly on operations and finances.\n*   **Transfer of business:** The Act includes detailed provisions (Part 3) for transferring staff, assets, liabilities, and legal matters from the old \"Trade Office\" (a department unit) to the new TIQ entity without disrupting employees' rights or breaking existing contracts.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n*   Queensland businesses looking to export or attract foreign investment\n*   Foreign investors and trading partners\n*   Queensland public servants transferred to TIQ\n*   The Queensland Government (which retains oversight via the Minister)\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis legislation modernises how Queensland promotes itself economically. Instead of trade promotion being buried inside a government department, TIQ operates as a more agile statutory body that can act commercially while still being accountable to government. The transfer provisions ensure a smooth transition of staff and operations without legal hiccups."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013","history":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013/history","analysis":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/trade-and-investment-queensland-act-2013/documents"}}