Description: A short description of the legislation.

The Queensland Further Education and Training Act 2014 is legislation aimed at regulating and promoting high-quality education and training opportunities across Queensland, Australia. It outlines the framework for the governance, funding, and delivery of vocational education and training (VET) programs. The Act sets standards for registered training organizations (RTOs), apprenticeships, and traineeships, ensuring they meet quality assurance requirements. It also establishes mechanisms for industry engagement and collaboration to align training with workforce needs. By fostering a skilled workforce and supporting lifelong learning, the Act contributes to Queensland’s economic development and social well-being.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The Queensland Further Education and Training Act 2014 impacts the agriculture industry by setting standards for vocational education and training programs related to agriculture. It ensures the delivery of high-quality training, such as agricultural skills development and farm management, supporting the sector's workforce needs and enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

• https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-2014-025