Historic maternity laws tabled in Queensland
Maternity laws introduced in Queensland yesterday would provide a new model for newborn baby and birthing parent care.
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Dog owners to face jail time under new laws
The Queensland Government has tabled dangerous dog laws designed to improve public safety. Here’s what they include.
Queensland’s new strata smoking laws
Queensland’s Parliament has passed new laws that could see strata tenants banned from smoking or vaping outdoors.
Exclusive: Over 1,500 children held in Qld watchhouses for at least a week
Over 1,500 children spent at least one week detained in a Queensland police watchhouse from 2018 to 2023, according to data given to TDA.
School hour shake-up for Queensland
Flexible school hours in Queensland will be investigated by external officials before being approved under a new policy.
Why the media couldn’t name Bruce Lehrmann in alleged rape case
This week, the media was able to name Bruce Lehrmann as the man charged with two counts of rape in Queensland earlier this year.
Queensland passes hate symbol laws
More Nazi bans in Australia were added on Thursday, following the passing of laws in Queensland Parliament.
Accused rapists in Queensland can be publicly named from next month
Queensland has changed a law that stopped the reporting of people accused of rape. There’s now only one part of Australia with the laws.
Pill testing one step closer to reality in Queensland
Queensland pill testing centres could open their doors from the end of this year, according to new documents issued by the state government.
Queensland to override human rights with new youth detention laws
Queensland has passed laws that will support the long-term detention of children in police watchhouses. Here’s what’s happened.
Queensland Government admits to unlawful child police detention
The Queensland Government has conceded it unlawfully held eight children in police watch houses. The ruling could trigger further findings.
NSW is scrambling to stop fire ants crossing from Queensland
Fire ants have been discovered six kilometres from the NSW border, prompting new restrictions to stop the ants from going across state lines.
Banning the ownership of some dog breeds is being considered in Queensland
A ban on some dog breeds in Queensland could be added as part of new reforms aimed at preserving community safety. Here’s what they are
Queensland passes new LGBTQIA+ identity laws – here’s what they mean
New laws supporting transgender people were passed in Queensland this week. They put the state in line with most of Australia. Here’s how
Queensland wants to overturn law that currently prevents accused rapists from being named
The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to change a safeguard within its rape laws. Here’s what it would do
Queensland rent increases will be limited to once a year under new controls
The Queensland Government has announced plans to curb housing stress through a new rent cap. But Parliament will need to approve it first.
