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A wide range of new rules will come into effect for Queenslanders from January 1, from rental mandates to mandatory collars for problem dogs.
Government payments for youth student and carer allowances will also increase.
Youth allowance payments are increasing by more than $10 a fortnight, with the payment for those aged 18 and over living at home increasing by $12.40.
From Saturday, every rental property in Queensland will require interconnected smoke alarms which will trigger warnings from all devices in a property if one is set off.
The same applies for any units or homes being sold on or after January 1.
From next year, dogs who are deemed dangerous by local councils, and who have a history of violent attacks, will be required to wear a distinctive yellow and red collar in a bid to reduce attacks.
Certain dog breeds will also be required to wear one to immediately let the community know of the risk.
Dog breeds declared dangerous by the state government include Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, the Japanese Tosa, American pit bull terrier and the Perro de Presa Canario breeds, who will all be required to wear the collar at all times.
From January 10, children aged five to 11 can receive their first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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And later in the year, Translink will roll out their new smart ticketing system, which means Queenslanders can use contactless debit and credit cards, smartphones and smartwatches to pay for their public transport tickets.