Information for real estate agents,
property managers and other property agents
New pool safety laws—does your pool pass the test?
Swimming pools should be fun. However, drowning is a leading cause of
death in Queensland for children aged one to four years. Supervision of kids
and teaching them to swim at a young age can save lives. Effective pool
fencing also helps keep kids safe. This is why new pool safety laws have
been introduced.
Pool safety information
for property agents
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www.qld.gov.au/poolsafety
Pool safety forms
The two key pool safety forms
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For more information
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