Public Health
Public health risks can impact on the general health and wellbeing of our community.
Council only has jurisdiction to act on certain public health risk issues and shares the responsibility with other government bodies.
Please refer to the information below for the authorities on various public health risk types.
| Public health risk issue | Contact for further information |
|---|---|
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Asbestos Occurring at a workplace Occurring at a non-workplace |
Local Workplace Health and Safety office Fraser Coast Regional Council |
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Drinking water Residential or some commercial land |
Fraser Coast Regional Council |
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Lead-based paint Occurring at a workplace Occurring at non-workplace |
Local Workplace Health and Safety office Local Queensland Health office |
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Mosquitoes Breeding on Council, residential and some commercial land |
Fraser Coast Regional Council |
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Mould General residential housing |
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Rats and mice Harbouring on Council, residential and some commercial land |
Fraser Coast Regional Council |
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Waste Accumulation or deposit on residential and some commercial land |
Fraser Coast Regional Council |
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Water Waste water and sewage on residential and some commercial land |
Fraser Coast Regional Council |
Smoking in public places
Smoking is either banned or restricted in many outdoor public areas. For more information, head to Tobacco laws in Queensland.
Contact us
For further information, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 79 49 29 or email enquiry@frasercoast.qld.gov.au