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Queensland act
This Queensland law creates a new government official called the Queensland Food Farmers' Commissioner — think of it as a dedicated watchdog and support office for Queensland farmers who deal with supermarkets.
The Commissioner's role is largely advisory and informational — not enforcement. Specifically, they:
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Direct links to the current provisions in Queensland Food Farmers’ Commissioner Act 2024.
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Importantly, this law gives the Commissioner no direct enforcement powers — they cannot fine supermarkets, compel documents, or order compensation. Their power is through information, advice, reporting, and raising issues with government.
This law was created in response to growing concerns about the power imbalance between large supermarket chains and small Queensland farmers — where supermarkets can effectively dictate prices and terms. The Commissioner is designed to give farmers a voice, improve transparency in pricing and supply chains, and flag problems to government — even if they can't directly fix those problems themselves.