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The Ekka Public Holiday will be moved until later in 2021 for Brisbane, Scenic Rim and Moreton Bay local government areas.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said moving the holiday from Wednesday, August 11 occurred following the Ekka being cancelled for a second year.
“I know many people and families were disappointed to hear the Ekka would not go ahead this year,” the Premier said.
“But with the current situation, the last thing we need right now is a potential super-spreader event with thousands of people gathered.
“And if we can’t have the Ekka this year to help keep Queenslanders safe, it makes sense to move the holiday.
Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing The Honourable Grace Grace
New rules around scaffolding kick in from tomorrow to protect the lives of Queensland construction workers.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said a revised code of practice would make working on scaffolds much safer.
“Construction activity has increased substantially in recent years and so has the potentially high-risk activity of using scaffolds,” she said.
“More than 60 workers every year are seriously injured using scaffolding, with their workers compensation claims requiring five or more days off work.
“The code brings a raft of features to substantially boost safety for workers.
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