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Good character references restricted in rape cases

A state has launched major reforms to its rape sentencing guidelines by restricting the way good character references for offenders is considered.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Wave of case issues expected in mass DNA retesting

DNA will be kept for longer to ensure serious crimes are investigated properly as authorities prepare to check masses of forensics for serious lab failings.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Casino licence suspension delay a lucky break for Star

A 90-day suspension of Star Entertainment Group's Gold Coast casino licence has been deferred for six months, but the company has been put on notice.

AAP · Mar 27, 2025

Battle lines drawn on controversial youth crime laws

Child advocates say "adult crime, adult time" laws will lead to more offending but victims say they have waited too long for action against young offenders.

AAP · Dec 6, 2024

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024

Miles denies move to bury power plant explosion report

The Queensland government has rejected claims it never intended to release an independent report into a 2021 power station generator explosion.

AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Fringe-right favourite Amanda Stoker returns to politics as LNP moderates worry about her Christian faction ties

Former federal senator says her conservative views will take a back seat to kitchen table concerns during Queensland state parliament election

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

Three strikes: NSW falls behind rest of nation as Queensland reforms drug possession laws

Queensland health minister says progressive changes will open up pathways for people to receive treatment

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023

MP questions vacant state-owned house in Nanango during housing shortage

In the heart of a town facing a severe housing crisis, a state-owned house stands vacant and unused. It has left a local MP and social housing groups asking why.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Elderly man who sparked renewed debate of youth crime dies in Queensland hospital

Ministers and police commissioner will attend community forum in Toowoomba as high profile youth crimes put Palaszczuk government under pressure

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023