Better care for Qld kids impacted by DV The Qld government has pledged to do more for family members left behind when a loved one is lost, as part of sweeping reform targeting violence against women. AAP · Jul 6, 2022
Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce recommends strengthening consent laws, allow naming of sexual offenders Sexual consent laws could be strengthened in Queensland and an education campaign launched to dispel rape myths, following recommendations from Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce. ABC News · Jul 1, 2022
Women's task force delivers findings The final report of Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce includes 188 recommendations to improve women's and girls' experiences. AAP · Jul 1, 2022
New Qld crime and corruption watchdog boss Bruce Barbour has been permanently appointed as chairman of the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission. AAP · Jul 1, 2022
Queensland police union calls for urgent funding and training in wake of domestic violence inquest findings Sue and Lloyd Clarke echo the sentiments of Police Union president Ian Leavers, calling for the coroner's recommendation for domestic-violence-focused police stations to be acted upon as quickly as possible. ABC News · Jun 30, 2022
Peter Coaldrake report on accountability in Queensland public sector reveals issues with 'fearless advice' Professor Peter Coaldrake says his review reveals a culture of public servants paying a high price for providing frank and fearless advice. ABC News · Jun 29, 2022
Crime scene clean-up: a victim’s family wants Queenslanders to be spared the trauma Calls for state to follow SA and WA, where families aren’t responsible for organising forensic cleaning after loved ones die The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2022
Victims of crime seek tougher youth sentencing in Queensland, but could that make things worse? A youth justice debate reignited by a tragic hit-and-run weighs harsher punishment against community intervention The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022
Appeal to be launched over sentence handed to teen jailed over hit-and-run deaths of Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field A petition against the sentence of the man jailed for killing Katherine Leadbetter and her partner Matthew Field when he struck them with a stolen car last year garnered tens of thousands of signatures. ABC News · Jun 16, 2022
Sentence appeal for Qld couple's killer The Queensland government is appealing the sentence imposed on a teenager who struck and killed Matthew Field and Kate Leadbetter with a stolen car. AAP · Jun 16, 2022
Queensland casino inquiry could impact on $3.6bn project, gambling expert says Probe ordered into Star’s suitability to hold licence amid construction of Queen’s Wharf development The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022
Qld govt to probe Star's casino licence Star Entertainment will be the subject of another probe as Queensland announces an independent review into the casino operator's suitability to hold a licence. AAP · Jun 13, 2022
Independent review announced into Star Entertainment's casino licences in Queensland An independent probe will look into Star Entertainment's suitability to continue holding casino licences in Queensland after allegations of fraudulent activity at its venues in New South Wales. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
Lincoln Crowley first Indigenous person to be sworn in as Supreme Court Justice Justice Lincoln Crowley was appointed to Queensland's Supreme Court this morning. He says it is "remarkable" the community has waited this long. ABC News · Jun 13, 2022
ABC News · Jun 11, 2022 Pets in Crisis program gets funding boost to help Queensland families escape domestic violence A crisis accommodation program for the pets of families escaping domestic violence is set to get an extra $200,000 in funding from the Queensland government.
AAP · Jun 2, 2022 Qld premier open to forensics examination Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has not ruled out an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensics laboratory following claims of DNA-testing problems.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022 ‘Wrong type of woman’: Queensland taskforce hears of police disbelief of abuse allegations Harrowing accounts from victims among 304 submissions to women’s safety and justice taskforce
AAP · May 31, 2022 Star asked to give evidence at Qld inquiry A Queensland parliamentary committee has asked Star Entertainment to make a submission to its inquiry on laws designed to crack down on money laundering.
ABC News · May 26, 2022 Whistleblowers' and journalists' sources protected under 'shield laws' passed in Queensland The laws – known as shield laws – prevent journalists from being compelled to reveal the identity of their sources during court proceedings, and come as part of a package of reforms passed in Queensland Parliament today.
AAP · May 26, 2022 Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022 Queensland laws mandating last drinks at 3am helped halve early morning assaults, report finds Policies passed after Cole Miller’s death from one-punch attack have also not adversely affected hospitality venues, review says
ABC News · May 13, 2022 Queensland sex worker advocates back abolition of licensing to end police pressure and improve safety Sex workers will today tell the Queensland Law Reform Commission that police must be kept away from the industry under any new laws that decriminalise sex work in the state.
AAP · May 11, 2022 Qld to set up new Public Trustee board Queensland has passed laws to set up a new board to monitor the Public Trustee, but opposition and crossbenchers say the reforms don't go far enough.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022 Queensland to criminalise coercive control and probe police response to domestic violence Criminalising coercive control has been on the state’s agenda since the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children in 2020
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 Wellcamp quarantine camp could be used for returning cruise ship passengers who have tested positive to COVID-19 The Queensland opposition is criticising a suggestion by the Attorney-General that the Wellcamp quarantine facility could be used for COVID-positive cruise ship passengers.