The Latest Breaking News from Shannon Fentiman

First home buyers 'missing out' on property boom as Qld developers strike out with sunset clauses

A first home buyer who signed an off-the-plan contract 14 months ago is among those at the mercy of a sunset clause enabling developers to cancel contracts, potentially throwing her back to square one in an inflated housing market.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2022

Almost 400 Queenslanders have waited two years for a decision on domestic violence assistance

Figures tabled in parliament reveal demand on victims of crime fund growing 16% this year

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2022

Queensland sex workers face 'daily discrimination' with up to 90pc of industry unprotected by laws

More than 70 per cent of workers in the sex industry face "daily and systemic" discrimination and vilification across key areas such as healthcare, housing and banking, a landmark survey finds.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2022

Jarrod Bleijie lashed by Attorney-General after using parliamentary privilege to raise 'most serious issue'

Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says Jarrod Bleijie's comments "would absolutely amount to contempt if said outside this chamber".

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Coroner reopens inquiry into murder of Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn

Vicki Blackburn burst into tears when she found out the coronial investigation into her daughter's death was being reopened.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2022