Introduction Agents Act 2001 (Qld)

Introduction Agents Act 2001

An Act to regulate the introduction agency industry, and for other purposes

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Introduction Agents Act 2001.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day to be fixed by proclamation.

3 Purpose The purpose of this Act is to provide for fair trading within the introduction agency industry by— (a) establishing a licensing system for introduction agents; and (b) establishing methods for disqualifying unsuitable people from the industry; and (c) setting minimum standards for carrying on the business of an introduction agent; and (d) improving the provision of information to consumers about introduction services and the prices for services; and (e) ensuring representations about introduction services include accurate details of the services provided; and (f) promoting sound business practices within the industry in order to protect consumers.

4 This Act's interaction with other laws This Act does not limit any other law. Example— The Criminal Code, sections 12 to 14 include some of the provisions that apply the criminal law of Queensland to particular acts or omissions occurring outside Queensland.

4A Relationship with Fair Trading Inspectors Act 2014 (1) The Fair Trading Inspectors Act 2014 (the FTI Act) enacts common provisions for this Act and particular other Acts about fair trading. (2) Unless this Act otherwise provides in relation to the FTI Act, the powers that an inspector has under that Act are in addition to and do not limit any powers the inspector may have under this Act. (3) In this section— inspector means a person who holds office under the FTI Act as an inspector for this Act.