Qld government contemplates ditching anti-junk-mail measures

The Queensland government is considering abolishing its current anti-junk-mail laws. A recently released consultation paper suggests these regulations are overly burdensome for businesses and residents. The paper proposes repealing state-level legislation that aims to reduce unsolicited mail.

Instead, the government is contemplating shifting the responsibility for managing junk mail to local councils. This potential change would transfer the authority and resources needed to address the issue to a more localized level.

This potential policy shift could significantly alter how unsolicited mail is managed across Queensland, impacting residents, businesses, and local government responsibilities.