Resources

• Australian Bureau of Statistics

Provides information to the public on various topics. The site has information about Real Estate Prices; census information regarding suburbs; geographic facts – our recommendation is to head over to ABS site and have a look around.

• Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

The ACCC provides the public with information about competition and fair trade in markets. They have the responsibility to ensure individuals and businesses comply with Australia competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.

• Australian Taxation Office

In addition to personal income tax information ATO site provides information about rental properties (claiming borrowing expenses); transferring properties; and other real estate related information.

• Building Services Authority

BSA has the responsibility to regulate the building industry. The BSA site provides advice; information for homeowners. They also have a service to search for BSA licensees.

• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal

The QCAT site is an excellent source of data about how to register trade; building; debt; and other types of disputes.

• Queensland Government – Department of Community Safety

This is the Emergency Services’ Website; it provides important information in the event of emergencies; it also is an excellent source of advice. For emergency help in flood or storms dial 132 500.

• Queensland Government – Department of Natural Resources and Mines

This department has a wide responsibility including property valuations; titles; water supply; surveying and several other areas

• Queensland Government – Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning

This department offers information about government projects; infrastructure and planning for communities across Queensland.

• Queensland Government – Electrical Safety

Information on this site covers “Safety Switches” instructions for testing; rules regarding rental properties; what to do to get a safety switch.

• Queensland Government – Legislation

This is one location which contains all Queensland legislation; not just real estate related legislation.

• Queensland Government – Office of Fair Trading

This department provides consumer advice for buying a home; selling a home and other advice on all property transactions.

• Queensland Government – Office of State Revenue

This site offers information about payroll tax, first home buyer, land tax and other relevant information for home buyers.

• Queensland Government – Smoke Alarms Legislation

“All residential accommodation be fitted with photoelectric smoke alarms”; this site provides details about Queensland rules and regulations regarding smoke detectors / alarms.

• Queensland Government Statistician

This site contains demographic, economic, and social data relating to Queensland.

• Queensland Law Society

The REIQ often works with QLS to assist with form creation; and legislation changes. On this site you can conduct your own research and/or find a lawyer to assist you

• Australian Beef Industry Foundation (ABIF) is committed to investing in young people, education and information to develop a beef industry that is highly profitable, sustainable and supportive of rural communities and their needs.

• Australian Livestock Markets Association (ALMA) is the national representative body for the Australian Saleyards Industry. Find saleyard information, upcoming sales, market reports and industry news.

• Australian Livestock Export Corporation Ltd (LiveCorp) is committed to ensuring that all participants in the livestock export trade adhere to recognised best practice and to encourage a culture of continuous industry growth, innovation and improvement.

• Australian Livestock Transporters’ Association (ALTA) represents the interests of livestock transporters dealing with transport and livestock issues.

• Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) is the peak national body for the feedlot industry in Australia.

• Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) is the Peak Council that represents retailers, processors and smallgoods manufacturers and is the only industry association representing the post-farm-gate Australian meat industry.

• Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) is an Australian government economic research agency noted for its professionally independent research and analysis.

• Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS) is Australia’s first line of defence, reducing the risk to our agriculture industries and environment against exotic pests and diseases.

• Ausmeat incorporating AUS-MEAT Standards and AUS-MEAT Commercial Services, is responsible for establishing and maintaining National Industry Standards for Meat Production and Processing.

• AuctionsPlus (APlus) is a service provider to the business community. Offering services such as, electronic online Auctions and website development and hosting.

• Cattle Council of Australia (CCA) represents and promotes the interests of Australian beef cattle producers through wide and regular consultation with, and policy advice to, key industry organisations, relevant Federal Government Departments and other bodies regarding issues of national and international importance.

• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry – Australia (DAFF) is to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure Australia’s agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable.

• Department of Primary Industry (DPI) Queensland assists Queensland food and fibre industries to increase productivity, sustainability, market growth and adaptability. We deliver world-class research and development, provide policy leadership, protect industries against pests and diseases and maintain animal welfare standards.

• Department of Primary Industry (DPI) New South Wales acts in partnership with industry and other public sector organisations to foster profitable and sustainable development of primary industries in New South Wales.

• Department of Primary Industry (DPI) Northern Territory Agricultural industries in the NT comprise cattle and other livestock (including buffalo, crocodiles, poultry, pigs and camels), horticulture and cropping (field crops, hay and seeds).

• Farmonline from agricultural news, weather, classifieds and market reports to properties for sale, job vacancies and rural events, Farmonline has it covered

• Livestock Production Assurance Program (LPA) is a new on-farm food safety certification program designed to help the red meat industry strengthen the food safety systems currently in place.

• Market Reports (NLRS) access the latest news, analysis, information and statistics for the Australian livestock and red meat industry from a wide range of MLA market information publications.

• Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is a producer-owned company that provides services to livestock producers, processors, exporters, foodservice operators and retailers. MLA has over 43,000 livestock producer ‘members’ who have stakeholder entitlements in the company.

• National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is the peak national body representing farmers and, more broadly, agriculture across Australia. It is one of Australia’s foremost and respected lobbying and advocacy organisations.

• National Saleyards Quality Assurance Program (NSQA) was originally a joint initiative of The National Association of Saleyard Service Organisations (NASSO) and The Australian Council of Livestock Agents (ACLA).

• National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) the world leading system for livestock identification and traceability.

• National Vendor Declarations (NVD) is the key tool used by producers to declare valuable information about the food safety status of the livestock being sold in Australia.

• Royal National Association The EKKA is the largest venue and event hire organisation in Queensland featuring 22 hectares of quality convention and exhibition facilities. ALPA QLD Young Auctioneers competition held each year at the EKKA.