Jailed Qld cops to face immediate sack
The Queensland government has introduced a bill to allow police to dismiss an officer as soon as they are jailed by a court, regardless of a possible appeal.
politics (general)
Queensland to change mental health laws for UN
Queensland's premier says United Nations inspectors will be allowed to physically visit detained mental health patients under laws being drafted.
Queensland scales back pandemic powers
Queensland has stripped pandemic powers from its chief health officer to shut the state's borders or mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for the general public.
More firefighters part of Qld restructure
The Queensland government will spend $400 million on extra firefighters and equipment upgrades by 2026 as part of a major emergency services restructure.
Qld denies hindering UN prison inspectors
The Queensland government has denied hindering UN prison inspectors, saying they were only stopped from visiting some detainees with severe mental illness.
Qld coal miners plan action over pay deal
Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in Queensland have voted to take industrial action over job security provisions in a fresh pay agreement.
Queensland posts record surplus on bumper taxes
The Queensland government has more than doubled its predicted 2021/22 budget surplus to $4.3 billion on the back of higher-than-expected tax receipts.
Government waives test fees in bid to recruit more Queensland Police
The Queensland government will waive fees for entry and fitness tests for police recruits amid concern about falling short of employment targets.
Call for support for doctors being probed
The chair of a health professional lobby group is calling on the federal government to change laws on claims against practitioners.
States voice reasons for UN lock outs
The NSW government says some of the state's prisons are sub-standard, but blocked UN inspectors should visit countries not signed up to international protocols.
Lack of fuel standard a handbrake on EVs
Wait times are long and prices high for electric vehicles in Australia but experts say one policy could trigger a U-turn.
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homelessness
housing and urban planning
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real estate
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Queensland fast tracks temporary disaster housing
The Queensland government will speed up providing temporary emergency housing after disasters by scrapping planning approvals.
Qld’s Acland coal mine gets water licence
The Queensland government has granted a water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.
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Qld missing 20,000 rental homes: summit
Optimism for the federal budget, 20,000 missing rentals and an immediate stocktake of land holdings have been discussed at Queensland's housing summit.
Qld lab, cops couldn’t strike testing deal
A probe into Queensland's public forensics lab has heard it couldn't get police to limit testing requests when it was facing capacity and budget pressures.
Qld to probe short-term rental home market
The Queensland government has launched a probe into the state's short-term rental market ahead of a housing crisis summit later this week.
Paradise Dam funds guaranteed: Qld govt
The Queensland government says the federal Labor government has guaranteed $600 million in funding for the Paradise Dam promised by its coalition predecessor.
UK PM fights for job, Hunt issues warning
Britain's new finance minister Jeremy Hunt warns tough decisions will have to be made, as the prime minister's own lawmakers start to question her position.
Medicare rorts claims to be investigated
Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
Qld top cop to review all abuse complaints
Queensland's top cop has warned police who abuse, harass or bully their colleagues, promising to go after those whose "values no longer align with us".
Qld passes new health practitioners laws
Queensland health practitioners will be more strictly regulated by federal watchdogs after new laws were passed by state parliament.
Qld hospital reviews staff complaints
Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath supports the Caboolture Hospital commissioning a review of its staff complaints process.
Cyber risk in adding electric cars to grid
Australian regulators need to consider cyber security when connecting electric vehicles to the national grid, experts warn, to prevent major disruptions.
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Green groups seek new deforestation plan
A coalition of conservation groups has launched a campaign calling for the Queensland government to draw up a plan to halt deforestation in the state.
Govt urged to reject Qld gas water project
The Commonwealth government has been advised to reject a controversial coal seam gas project in Queensland, which poses risks to endangered turtle species.
Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist
The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.
Doctors alarmed over easing COVID-19 rules
Another COVID-19 wave is on its way to Australia, with the nation's peak medical body urging federal and state governments to rethink winding back restrictions.
Star found unfit to run casinos in Qld
Star Entertainment is unfit to hold a casino licence in Queensland and the state government will issue it with a notice to explain why it should still operate.
Zelenskiy decree rules out Putin talks
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a decree declaring the possibility of peace talks with Vladimir Putin as "impossible", but is open to dialogue with Russia.
Queensland’s energy transition welcomed
Long-term energy targets have been welcomed as the Queensland government announced the modernisation of it's energy sector in a 10-year plan.
The passion and politics of rural medicine
After nearly five decades working in rural medicine, Professor Dennis Pashen has been described as an "icon" for his advocacy for better healthcare in the bush.