Queensland government
Beck O’Connor quits as victims’ commissioner
The former chief of DVConnect had been under government pressure after a damning report into the family violence helpline.
- Matt Dennien
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Tens of thousands march for Palestine in historic Brisbane rally
Huge crowds arriving at Musgrave Park were told: “You’ve just been on one of the biggest political marches in this city’s history.”
- Courtney Kruk, William Davis and Brittney Deguara
‘Keep our kids safe’: Crisafulli moves to legislate child sex offender register
Announcing more details of Daniel’s Law, the premier said the rights of victims and parents should come before the rights of offenders and paedophiles.
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- LNP
Peak body to push back on state’s ‘gagging’ of youth justice groups
Several community leaders have now raised alarm new restrictions for front-line youth justice service contracts could chill criticism under risk of funding loss.
- Matt Dennien
‘NDIS isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline’: Parents hit back at autism funding plan
Parents, health professionals and advocates from across south-east Queensland have weighed in on the federal government’s plan for autism funding.
- Courtney Kruk
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- Juvenile justice
Fears youth justice groups ‘silenced’ with new contract clauses
New clauses set to be written into government contracts will bar front-line service providers from speaking to media without approval.
- Matt Dennien
Schrinner tests Story Bridge funding stand-up routine at LNP convention
The Brisbane Lord Mayor has invoked the story of the Trojan Horse in a tongue-in-cheek jab at Premier David Crisafulli in front of party faithful.
- Matt Dennien
‘Not an explanation’: Integrity expert questions top doc dumping account
The comments come amid mounting evidence there was no role for ministers in the decision to block a merit-selected candidate to be announced as chief health officer.
- Matt Dennien
Premier drops public service speech on LNP donor cash access day
An assistant minister was sent to speak in David Crisafulli’s place at a public sector summit, after the premier’s diary filled with other priorities.
- Matt Dennien
Patient died at home after vital signs ‘incorrectly’ recorded: inquest
Rosemarie Campbell, 62, died three days after gastric bypass surgery was performed by former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s partner.
- Courtney Kruk