Queensland braces for bushfires as season starts early With Queensland already battling an early start to bushfire season and a heatwave creeping north, the state's authorities are confident they are prepared. AAP · Sep 19, 2023
Australian state suspends human rights law to lock up more children Experts fear ‘irreversible harm’ to children in Queensland after changes to justice system leave more in detention. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
WTF: The Qld Cops Who Were Recorded Making Vile Racist Remarks Were Allowed To Keep Their Jobs Officers in Brisbane’s city watch house were recorded in 2019 and 2020 making vile racist and sexist comments, including discussing wanting to "bury" Aboriginal people. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 13, 2023
‘It’s like they’re impervious’: fury at let-off for Queensland police staff in racist recordings Exclusive: Lack of punishment follows repeated promises by police commissioner Katarina Carroll to crack down on racism and misogyny within service The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
Queensland government repeatedly ignored warnings two years ago of youth prison overcrowding More than 20 organisations issued warnings long before government’s ‘urgent’ move to override human rights protections for children on remand The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023
List: all 14 last-minute amendments rushed through by the Queensland government without scrutiny Changes range from the policing of sex workers to overriding the state’s Human Rights Act, to allow children to be kept indefinitely in adult watch houses The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023
‘Absolute dog act’: Queensland Labor criticised for shock move to override state’s Human Rights Act Proposed law changes include allowing children to be detained in adult watch houses for the next three years The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2023
‘Extreme self-harm’: Queensland Labor faces internal criticism over prison system Lack of mental health resources and basic facilities leaving inmates and workers traumatised, party member and daughter of state MP says The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2023
Queensland changes laws to accommodate UN prisons inspectors A UN anti-torture subcommittee suspended its inspections last year after being refused access to some facilities The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Palaszczuk reveals ‘refreshed’ frontbench reshuffle A rejigged Queensland Labor cabinet has finally been unveiled as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promises a renewed focus on delivering for the state. The New Daily · May 17, 2023
Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Facebook blocks Rockhampton mob leader as Queensland MP prepares to meet with him Indigenous community says the plan to meet with Torin O’Brien only legitimises his offensive views The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023
Queensland Police look to poach new recruits from interstate and overseas In an effort to bolster Queensland's police numbers, a new recruitment drive will offer a "significant increase" in wages and help you pay off some of your HECS debt. ABC News · May 9, 2023
ABC News · May 4, 2023 In Queensland, where you're most likely to get your car stolen, people are taking steps to foil would-be thieves Queensland has been given the unfortunate title of the state or territory where you are most likely to have your car stolen.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2023 Fugitive Mitchell Wilson evading police with help from community, Queensland minister says Queensland's police minister says the manhunt for Mitchell Wilson, who officers allege is armed and dangerous, is being hampered by community members helping him to evade capture.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023 Former Greens councillor demands apology as Queensland police again drop charges Jonathan Sriranganathan claims his being arrested at protests was ‘partly a result of racism’
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 Classic and super car convoy rolls up to Crieff Hydro Hotel for charity event More than 40 automotive gems travel by police escort from the Forth Bridge to Knockhill Racing Circuit, before arriving at the Perthshire resort
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.
ABC News · Apr 16, 2023 A machete, knives and a knuckleduster seized in Queensland knife crackdown A new law gives Queensland police the power to stop and scan people for knives in some public places, and what they found in a weekend blitz is concerning.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2023 Queensland police won’t be given special powers to stop 26 sacked officers from being reinstated Commissioner Katarina Carroll lacks ‘no confidence’ powers to dismiss staff, unlike her counterparts in other states
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2023 Police Are On The Hunt After Two People Were Seen Carrying An Actual Wild Platypus On A Train “Peter the platypus needs to come home."
ABC News · Apr 5, 2023 The rate of serious crime is rising in Queensland, but the statistics show offender volumes falling The proportion of people of all ages in Queensland committing crimes is the lowest in a decade, but assaults, rapes and attempted rapes occur twice as frequently, according to new crime statistics.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023 Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle Katarina Carroll says domestic violence matters are among ‘significant’ number of affected cases
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 New powers for Qld police in knife crackdown New Queensland laws expanding random search powers by police have been passed by state parliament.