Qld A-G seeks legal advice on watchdog report release After a former deputy premier won a court battle to keep secret an anti-corruption watchdog's report, Queensland's Attorney General is seeking legal advice. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Queensland minister acknowledges impact on alleged victims after identity of accused paedophile revealed Attorney general Yvette D’Ath warns against ‘sensationalised’ reporting due to new laws, which allowed Ashley Paul Griffith to be named The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Queensland boosts financial help for victims of crime Payments to Queensland victims of crime are being increased as part of a more than $200 million package as the government acknowledges it "needs to do more". AAP · Sep 28, 2023
High-profile man accused of rape could be named within weeks after change to Queensland law State parliament votes to bring laws governing the naming of alleged sexual offenders into line with other offences and other states The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023
Minister 'surprised' by premier revealing resignation Queensland's health minister has named her department's new boss, admitting she was surprised when the premier announced the director-general had quit. AAP · Jun 29, 2023
Anguish gives way to relief as Queensland allows trans people to change birth certificates NSW urged to follow rest of Australia to permit trans people to update their documentation without requiring surgery The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023
Attorney-General apologises to Ryan Kimball's family after media reveals decision not to appeal Graeme Kimball learnt Queensland's Attorney-General would not appeal the sentence given to the 17-year-old driver of the car his son was a passenger in when journalists called him. ABC News · May 29, 2023
Identity protection to go for sexual offences in Qld Identity protections for those charged with serious sexual offences in Queensland will be scrapped by the government through a bill tabled in parliament. AAP · May 25, 2023
Queensland changes laws to accommodate UN prisons inspectors A UN anti-torture subcommittee suspended its inspections last year after being refused access to some facilities The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023
‘I have listened’: Palaszczuk reveals ‘refreshed’ cabinet Annastacia Palaszczuk insists "I have listened" as she unveils her new-look cabinet after a reshuffle that moves around familiar faces. The New Daily · May 18, 2023
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 · May 18, 2023
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. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Meaghan Scanlon to take on housing as Leeanne Enoch becomes Queensland’s minister for treaty Cabinet reshuffle to see health minister and attorney general swap portfolios as Palaszczuk government dips in polls The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2023
The New Daily · May 17, 2023 Qld premier meets with ministers for imminent reshuffle Queensland's health minister is expected to be removed from the troubled portfolio with the premier on the eve of a major cabinet shake-up.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expected to announce major cabinet reshuffle A major cabinet reshuffle is expected as the Queensland government faces scrutiny over its handling of youth crime, health and housing.
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Queensland dealing with DNA testing backlog of more than 10,000 cases With more than 10,000 cases awaiting DNA testing and a global shortage of forensics staff, Queensland labs are under "incredible pressure".
ABC News · May 12, 2023 Regional GP clinics say Queensland and federal incentives will not ease doctor shortage Regional GPs say twin incentives to lure more health staff to Queensland and increase bulk-billing are a "shot in the arm", but could backfire in places where they're needed most.
ABC News · May 10, 2023 Queensland health care workers to receive thousands under new incentive Queensland is losing health care professionals to interstate job vacancies, so the government is offering them more money to stay local.
ABC News · Apr 30, 2023 Old Wynnum Hospital to be converted into aged care facility tailored to First Nations residents, with plans to expand into wellbeing hub The former Wynnum Hospital site has been handed over to a local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander group, beginning the process of its conversion into a dedicated Indigenous health and aged care facility.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2023 Queensland psychologists, nurses, social workers to offer free mental health support A massive $108 million investment into mental health will see 19 wellbeing centres opened across Queensland. Here's what's planned.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 Parents seek answers from Townsville Hospital over paediatric audiology review Distressed parents say they want more information from Townsville University Hospital about whether or not the health of their toddlers was put as risk.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 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
ABC News · Apr 20, 2023 Queensland moves to protect 'surgeon' title amid cosmetic industry crackdown State Health Minister Yvette D'Ath introduced the legislation in parliament today, which would see practitioners who have not completed advanced formal training prohibited from using the title.
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Quacks told to cut it out in cosmetic surgery crackdown Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical training.