Queensland’s clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of practice for clothing outworkers.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie said the decision would remove the unnecessary reporting obligations imposed on small businesses by the previous Labor Government.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“The code required retailers in Queensland to report on clothing designs, fabric and seam details, and the names and addresses of who had worked on the product,” Mr Bleijie said.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“Despite the tangled web of bureaucracy, not one prosecution has been made since the requirement was introduced two years ago.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“Any complaints about payments to clothing outworkers are dealt with through Fair Work Australia and the additional paper work was unnecessary.”
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
Mr Bleijie said a review confirmed industry concerns about the excessive reporting obligations, particularly given the federal award and statutory provisions already protecting workers.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“No one disputes the need to protect the rights of clothing outworkers, but we also need to avoid the duplication,” he said.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“For too long, red tape has strangled business, stunted economic growth and driven up the cost of living for Queensland families.”
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
Red tape, fees, levies and charges are now costing the business community $7 billion per annum, an increase of 30 per cent in just five years.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“Those costs are inevitably passed on to consumers, so everyone ends up paying more for over-regulation," he said.
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
“The Queensland Government is committed to removing the culture of red tape and regulation in the state and making sure the world knows Queensland is open for business.”
Queensland's clothing and textile industry has earned a much needed red tape reprieve after the State Government repealed the mandatory code of #
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie