Politics
Queensland
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Government
‘Design fault’ leaves almost 2000 drivers with incorrect double-demerits
Hundreds of drivers have wrongly lost their licences as a result of the error, with Transport Minister Mark Bailey saying compensation questions were “reasonable”.
- by Matt Dennien
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Murder-accused councillor accepts suspension from job
The councillor stands accused of murdering his stepfather, with the Brisbane Supreme Court hearing the younger man had been subject to an abusive and controlling relationship.
- by John Crouch
Police will not be called on users seeking illicit drug testing in Queensland
Queensland will become the first Australian state to offer drug users, including those under 18, a free service to test illicit substances, including ecstasy.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Probe to review police diversity and inclusion after damning inquiry
Sexism and racism issues within Queensland police had a very public airing last year. Overdue work is aimed at helping address some of that.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Political leadership
She had the week from hell, then jetted off to Italy. Has Palaszczuk lost her halo?
The “accidental premier” of 2015, who led Labor to two more romping electoral wins and steered the state through the pandemic, is out of town and on the nose.
- by Zach Hope
Victims of crime to join new high-level Queensland advisory group
The group is the state government’s initial response to calls from protesters last month amid debate on how to tackle crime.
- by Matt Dennien
Neglect of brothers ‘preventable’, govt may consider compensation
The Disability Royal Commission found the state government could and should have done more to help Jonathon and Kaleb over two decades.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
The hot ticket some MPs get for free: Qantas tops list of gifts
Not all gifts flowing to Queensland MPs are so glamorous, but one company soars above the rest in dishing out what even their six-figure salaries can’t buy.
- by Matt Dennien
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Juvenile justice
Growing calls for Qld Labor to back down on youth justice measures
Pressure from groups calling for either a backdown or further tough action continues to fuel the emotive issue amid internal frustrations while the Premier is away.
- by Matt Dennien
The endless gripes of a cantankerous Gabba traveller
Don’t let anyone tell you the Gabba only needs “a lick of paint” – like the elderly and disabled trying to access its upper reaches, it has a mountain of problems to conquer.
- by Zach Hope
Palaszczuk defends herself against paparazzi, asks for holiday privacy
The Queensland premier has reportedly called in hotel security after News Corp tracked her and her partner down while overseas amid leadership speculation.
- by Matt Dennien