Child sex crime duty-of-care reform push An alleged victim of historical acts of sexual assault will meet with Queensland's Attorney General in a push for reform to ensure a proper police response. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
‘Shocked and saddened’: Queensland attorney general concerned by police failure to investigate alleged gang rape Shannon Fentiman says she will meet with Karen Iles after raising the matter with the police minister The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022
Qld cabinet to consider Star Casino report Queensland's Attorney-General has been handed the final report on Star Entertainment Group's casino operations in the state, now set for cabinet consideration. AAP · Sep 30, 2022
Queensland's casino regulator made no prosecutions against operators in past five years, figures show There are 14 operating casinos in Australia – with Queensland home to more than any other state or territory. A source with deep inside knowledge of the casino industry says the state's regulator has failed. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
Qld nabs millions in suspected dirty cash Millions of dollars in suspected criminal proceeds have been seized in Queensland, the state's anti-corruption watchdog revealed as NSW mulls similar laws. AAP · Sep 26, 2022
Qld inquiry mulls 'shock' Star NSW report Queensland's attorney-general says an inquiry in Star will examine an "extremely serious and shocking" report on the casino operator released in NSW. AAP · Sep 13, 2022
Qld flag could change with new monarch Queensland's state flag has changed to mirror crowns used on the Royal Cyphers of British monarchs, and the state government is checking the protocols. AAP · Sep 12, 2022
Queensland to push on with criminalising coercive control despite questions over police culture State government committed to introducing legislation by end of 2023 but police need ‘extensive training’, attorney general says The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2022
Qld journalist sources partially protected Queensland journalists no longer face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources - unless the corruption watchdog asks. AAP · Sep 12, 2022
Qld gang consorting laws to be reviewed A former judge will investigate whether Queensland laws that ban people from meeting with two or more criminal gang members are working as intended. AAP · Sep 7, 2022
Qld discrimination laws in need of reform Obligations on organisations to take reasonable steps to eliminate sex discrimination are among reforms put forward by Queensland's Human Rights Commission. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
Qld govt won't expand Star casino probe Queensland Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says the inquiry into Star will make recommendations on reforms for casino operators in the state. AAP · Aug 31, 2022
Eight years since a drunk driver caused the death of her unborn daughter, Sarah is still waiting for the law to recognise her loss The Brisbane mother was travelling in a car with her partner and children in 2014 when a drunk driver slammed into the vehicle, causing the death of her baby, Sophie, two days later. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
Queensland inquiry into Star casino should have scrutinised gambling regulator, insiders say Queensland's casino regulator and its actions should be scrutinised by the state's inquiry into the Star Entertainment Group, industry insiders say, as the commission prepares to release its final report. ABC News · Aug 29, 2022
ABC News · Aug 27, 2022 Locals in regional Queensland town Oakey are divided over plans to reopen New Acland thermal coal mine The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog".
AAP · Aug 27, 2022 Crackdown on dodgy tattooists, removalists Queensland's Office of Fair Trading is putting tattooists, removalists, car dealers and funeral parlours under its spotlight as part of a crackdown.
ABC News · Aug 26, 2022 Murgon Moments newspaper publisher issues apology for printing domestic violence joke The Queensland Attorney-General and state MP Deb Frecklington are among those who have condemned the joke. The publisher has issued an "unreserved" apology, but opted to erase the editor's words of apparent contrition from its site.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 26, 2022 QLD Newspaper Posts, Swiftly Deletes Fkd Apology After Publishing A Misogynistic Joke About DV "This is just a small part of what we print re domestic violence, surprisingly I never get thanked for these."
ABC News · Aug 23, 2022 Queensland Star casino concerns referred to regulator that approved shareholder with alleged crime links Queensland's Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman refers revelations of crime links involving a key shareholder of Brisbane's new casino back to the same regulator that didn't spot them in 2015.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2022 Queensland’s casino inquiry: what will it examine and what could happen to Star? Public hearings are set to begin on Star’s suitability to keep its casino licences in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
AAP · Aug 22, 2022 Qld reviews off plan property contracts Queenslanders are being invited to give evidence about their concerns about 'off the plan' home contracts as the government considers reforms.
AAP · Aug 22, 2022 Star associate linked to crime in Qld Allegations of links to the notorious Chinese triad crime gang have been raised on the eve of a probe into the Star Entertainment group.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022 First Nations campaigner accuses Queensland government of ‘hypocrisy’ for voting down ‘raise the age’ bill Labor voted against bill seeking to raise age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 shortly after committing to Indigenous treaty
ABC News · Aug 16, 2022 Number of women being sentenced to prison in Queensland quadruples in 15 years A report shows jail sentences are much more likely for women in remote areas and the number of women in prison is rising sharply. Meanwhile, a bill to raise the age of criminality has been rejected.
AAP · Aug 3, 2022 Qld funding boost for DV hotline Queensland domestic violence hotline DVConnect will receive an extra $2 million to assist women and families over the next two years.