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  • Agvet chemicals and residues
    Licensing and permits, and controls on the use of agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals.
  • Biodiscovery
    Legislation that governs access to and use of Queensland's native biological resources for biodiscovery.
  • Biosecurity
    Summary versions and main applications of the Acts administered by Biosecurity.
  • Biotechnology code of ethics
    Defines the ethical boundaries for organisations undertaking biotechnology activities in Queensland.
  • Commercial fishing
    Licensing, catch reporting and enforcement which apply to commercial fishing operations in Queensland.
  • Energy
    Regulations, licensing and marketing for Queensland´s energy industries, including electricity and gas.
  • Exotic pest fish
    Some fish pose such a grave danger that they have been declared noxious pests by Australian law. These fish cannot be kept, hatched, reared or sold.
  • Gene technology
    Legislation that governs the research, development, trial and release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia.
  • Identifying, moving and selling livestock
    Branding, earmarking, national livestock identification system (NLIS), cattle tick movement restrictions and other quarantine restrictions.
  • Infrastructure laws and codes
    For Queensland's building and construction industry.
  • Landholder information
    Find out more about Queensland's new land access laws.
  • Licences and permits
    Identify and apply for the licences and permits required for your business, industry and consumer protection.
  • Mining safety and health
    Improving the safety and health performance of the Queensland mining, explosives and fireworks, and the petroleum and gas industries.
  • Moving plants and plant products
    Quarantine restrictions to prevent the spread of serious pests and diseases.
  • Notifiable animal diseases
    Advice on animal diseases which must be reported under legislation.
  • Racing
    Ensuring that the racing of animals is conducted to the highest standards of integrity by all persons involved in racing or betting, and that the welfare of all animals involved is protected.
  • Recreational fishing
    Rules and regulations for recreational fishing in Queensland.
  • Weeds, pest animals and ants
    Advice on plants and animals which have been legally declared pests.

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Last updated 08 August 2011

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