The Queensland Treasury Strategic Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan outlines the department’s waste management practices. It has been developed in accordance with the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 and the State’s waste management strategy: Waste – Everyone’s responsibility: Queensland Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy (2014-2024).
Workers and businesses in the building and construction industry need to be aware of changes to the Building and construction Code of Practice. The Code outlines specific principles and standards of behaviour that underpin best practice while promoting positive change in the industry, and promotes a shift to a cooperative model.