E-Petition

Queensland citizens draws to the attention of the House the significant negative impact on community life resulting from massive increases in the costs of public liability insurance in recent years. Many community events and community festivals have been cancelled in Queensland because of the high costs of public liability insurance. Access to community halls is restricted. Community services have been reduced or withdrawn completely because insurance is not available or too costly. Women’s refuges have removed outdoor children’s play equipment because they cannot afford the insurance premiums. The opportunities for communities to meet and exchange views are being eroded across the state.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to establish an independent, public inquiry into the impact of public liability insurance increases on Queensland’s community life and to consider and recommend policy solutions at both state and national level to maintain social capital and community capacity.