Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 1995 - SECT 64B

(1) The functions of the licensing review committee are--

(a) to give advice and make recommendations about occupational licences and corresponding occupational licences to the Minister, the board or the chief executive; and

(b) to take disciplinary action against holders of occupational licences or corresponding occupational licences, and previous holders of occupational licences or corresponding occupational licences; and

(c) to review relevant licensing decisions.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the licensing review committee may discharge its functions by--

(a) recommending training modules and courses to qualify persons for occupational licences; and

(b) advising on issues the Minister, the board or the chief executive refers to it; and

(c) making recommendations about the safety of work or activities for which an occupational licence may be issued, and the standards for qualifications required for an occupational licence; and

(d) receiving and investigating complaints about work or activities for which an occupational licence or corresponding occupational licence may be issued; and

(e) taking action to ensure holders of occupational licences or corresponding occupational licences perform work or activities to appropriate standards, including by cancelling or suspending licences and taking other disciplinary action; and

(f) reviewing relevant licensing decisions, including by confirming, setting aside or substituting the decisions.

(3) The chief executive must give the licensing review committee the necessary administrative and other support to enable the committee to perform its functions efficiently and effectively.