An independent panel has recommended a single set of fencing laws for all pools, compulsory inspections and tougher rules for portable pools as part of the most comprehensive review of Queensland's pool safety laws in almost 20 years. While drownings have halved since 1991 when Queensland introduced some of Australia's toughest rules, 18 children have still drowned in private pools across the state in the last three years.
Premier Anna Bligh said
Queensland currently has 11 different, confusing sets of pool laws, and the expert panel recommended simplifying this so all pools meet the latest Australian Standard. "Nothing is more important than parents watching their kids around water and teaching them to swim as early as possible, but pool laws save lives too,” Ms Bligh said. To find out more about pool safety and the proposed changes, call 1800 682 021 or visit www.dip.qld.gov.au
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