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Explains Queensland smoke alarm legislation changes as of 2017 and 2027.

Flood resilient design is one of the many ways Queenslanders can build their resilience to floods.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

This is a consolidated version of an award of the South Australian Employment Tribunal published pursuant to the provisions of the Fair Work Act 1994. (SA legislation.)

A safe work method statement (SWMS) must be prepared by the persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) for any identified high risk construction work (HRCW) in relation to all construction work, irrespective of the cost of that work.

Explains how the assessment for domestic builiding insurance is determined.

Provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts.

Provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and mobile scaffolds and related scaffolding work.

Provides advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on the function, content and application of safe work method statements (SWMS).

Pay rates change from 1 July each year, the rates in this guide apply from the first full pay period on or after 01 July 2021.