Queensland's pool safety laws apply to all new and existing pools.
There is one pool safety standard in Queensland: MP 3.4—Swimming pool barriers (PDF, 1.3MB). MP 3.4 replaced 11 different standards in 2015.
Pool safety laws apply to all pools associated with residential buildings, including hotels, motels, resorts and other short-term accommodation buildings (class 3 buildings).
These class 3 properties must have either a:
Different rules apply depending whether you’re buying, selling or renting a property with a pool. Read the Guideline for pool safety owners and property agents (PDF, 2MB).