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More than 60% of staff at Queensland detention centre quit amid record influx of young people

Use of solitary confinement due to chronic staffing shortages at Cleveland detention centre has detrimental effect on children, advocates say

The Guardian - AU

Queensland youth justice minister denounced policies now spruiked as ‘toughest in the nation’

Di Farmer told state parliament in 2019 the sorts of measures now championed by Labor would almost guarantee children would reoffend

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds of children charged for breaching bail in first two months of controversial Queensland law

State’s human rights commissioner says it is ‘troubling’ Palaszczuk government presents those numbers ‘as some sort of positive achievement’

The Guardian - AU

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Palaszczuk hails Queensland cabinet ‘refresh’ amid opposition criticism

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk defends moves as her prerogative while Yvette D’Ath denies being betrayed in removal as health minister

The Guardian - AU

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.

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Qld offers thousands of free TAFE courses

Thousands of Queenslanders will soon be able to complete aged care, health, hospitality, construction, farming and manufacturing courses for free.

AAP

Chief Superintendent Ray Rohweder takes leave after Paul Taylor's resignation from Queensland Police

Ray Rohweder was disciplined after making a lewd comment at a police convention but was later promoted with his comments coming to light at an inquiry into police response to domestic violence.

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Qld top cop right to quit: Minister

A Queensland government minister says it was appropriate for the police deputy commissioner to quit after his vulgar comments went public at an inquiry.

AAP

The Queensland government spent $1.9 million on Tradies in Paradise campaign, only two have been paid

The Queensland government spent $1.9 million on the Tradies in Paradise campaign, but only two have taken them up on cash incentives so far.

ABC News

Two tradies wooed by $2m Qld govt program

The Queensland government has spent $1.9 million on an incentive program to woo interstate tradespeople, of which only two people have taken part.

AAP

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