Retail and wholesale

Trading hours of retail shops in Queensland

There are certain trading hours within which your retail shop can operate, and days when your trading may be restricted due to public holidays.

Trading hours during applicable events

These temporary measures allow certain businesses to operate 24/7 to restock food, medicines and other essential goods in declared disaster areas.

Single-use plastic items ban

Learn if your business will be impacted by the Queensland single-use plastics ban. Read how to prepare your business and find alternative items.

Plastic bag ban in Queensland

Find out about and how to comply with the Queensland plastic bag ban.

Smoking product supplier licensing scheme

Information for smoking product retailers and wholesalers about the smoking product supplier licensing scheme.

Sale of knives and controlled items in Queensland

Read new requirements for selling knives and controlled items, including age checks, staff instruction, in-store signage, and advertising restrictions.

Allowing assistance animals in your business

Read about your responsibilities to allow customers with guide, hearing and assistance dogs in your business.

Retail shop leases

Learn about your rights and obligations under the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 before entering into a retail shop lease in Queensland.

Prepare your retail business for disasters

Learn more about managing your small business before, during and after a disaster.

Effective retail displays and customer flow

Learn about creating effective displays at your retail premises and controlling your traffic flow. There are many methods you can use.

Selling fuel in Queensland

Read the new requirements for fuel sellers in Queensland, including the Fuel Seller Register.

Selling and supplying electrical equipment

Businesses selling or supplying electrical products must conform to electrical equipment safety systems.

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