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Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the Iraq War.

NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".

Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing

Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing

Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing

Grieving family takes aim at govt after fatal stabbing

The family of a grandmother fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre has taken aim at the Queensland government, saying it is failing on youth crime.

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Midwives win on patient ratios as health reforms pass

Midwives win on patient ratios as health reforms pass

Laws that assist with patient ratios and allow contemporary trained midwives to administer pregnancy termination medicine have passed Queensland parliament.

Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

More than four years after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland under landmark laws.

Opposition member admits taking photo of MP's phone

Opposition member admits taking photo of MP's phone

A member of the opposition has apologised in Queensland parliament for taking a photo of an MP's phone showing a text message from Premier Steven Miles.

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has apologised for misleading parliament, while debate into coercive control laws has begun months after legislation was tabled.

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New support measures for victims of violence

New support measures for victims of violence

New support measures for victims of violence

New support measures for victims of violence

Legislation for a permanent commissioner for victims and a sexual violence review board will be introduced to the Queensland parliament.

More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

The Queensland government has pledged $1 billion over five years to improve women and girls' health care experience as part of a landmark strategy.

Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Net free fishing ban areas extended in Gulf

Fishing with gillnets will be prohibited in more areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria under reforms by the Queensland government that are set to be enforced.

Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Detention centre builds to help handle juvenile crime

Queensland is almost doubling the capacity of its youth detention system in a bid to keep the community safe amid an outcry over juvenile crime.

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Ex-senator fights ruling on freedom of information case

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is appealing a Federal Court decision over lengthy delays to his freedom of information requests.

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Qld premier announces $570m battery industry strategy

Premier Steven Miles says he is confident Queensland's battery market will excel on the world stage after announcing a $570 million investment.

Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry

Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry

Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry

Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry

The Queensland opposition will look to expand a supermarket inquiry to include electricity, transport, insurance and water.

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Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won't stop shows

Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.

Law overhaul to improve safety for sex workers

Criminal offences relating to sex work will be scrapped in a bid to increase safety in the profession in Queensland.

Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers

A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.

Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death

Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December.

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Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics

A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.

State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors

Replica guns, knives and other edged weapons can no longer be sold to minors after legislation was brought forward in a bid to crack down on youth crime.

Bold emission target laws introduced in Queensland

Premier Steven Miles will forge ahead with bold emissions reduction targets over the next decade even as his government continues with fossil fuel approvals.

Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention

Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.

Laws proposed to improve Children's Court media access

The Queensland premier has moved to improve media access to Children's Court cases through legislative reforms.

Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor

Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.

'Long way to go' to address abuse in care facilities

Vulnerable Victorians continue to face abuse, neglect and violence in their homes with community advocates reporting a rise in incidents.

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