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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.

Prominent ex-Victorian MP rules out political comeback

Prominent ex-Victorian MP rules out political comeback

Prominent ex-Victorian MP rules out political comeback

Prominent ex-Victorian MP rules out political comeback

High-profile former Victorian crossbencher Fiona Patten has wound up her party and confirmed she is "no chance" to run at the next state election.

Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

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.

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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.

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.

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Seven colas and a single prawn: MPs declare freebies

Freebies for politicians range from party pies and grilled chicken to sporting tickets and business class flights, their register of interests shows.

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First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

A shared equity scheme allowing first homebuyers to buy a property with a two per cent deposit has passed the House of Representatives.

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

Child support changes introduced after court finding

Child support changes introduced after court finding

Child support changes introduced after court finding

Child support changes introduced after court finding

Amendments to interim child support payment periods have been introduced to the federal parliament after a court raised the need for reform.

PM issues Greens challenge on first homebuyer scheme

PM issues Greens challenge on first homebuyer scheme

PM issues Greens challenge on first homebuyer scheme

PM issues Greens challenge on first homebuyer scheme

Anthony Albanese is challenging the Greens to back the government's Help-to-Buy housing scheme as it faces opposition from the minor party.

'I leave having given all': Morrison farewells politics

'I leave having given all': Morrison farewells politics

'I leave having given all': Morrison farewells politics

'I leave having given all': Morrison farewells politics

Scott Morrison used his final speech in parliament to sound the alarm on China, thank his family and even work in Taylor Swift.

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Fresh Qatar Airways decision probe fails to take off

Renewed attempts to force ex-Qantas boss Alan Joyce to give evidence to a parliamentary committee have been voted down by the Senate.

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

Labor challenged to back in anti-pork barrelling bill

A bill that aims to crack down on political pork barrelling in the grants process has been introduced to federal parliament by Independent MP Helen Haines.

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Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

Deadline for drug injecting room report to be ignored

Premier Jacinta Allan insists her government will decide when a report into a possible Melbourne CBD injecting room is released despite being handed a deadline.

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Treasurer Tim Pallas isn't ruling out changes to Victoria's tax regime ahead of the budget but warns axing stamp duty would plunge the state further into debt.

Green light for review into Victoria's biggest blackout

An expert-led review has been commissioned after storms cut power to 530,000 Victorian properties in the biggest mass blackout in state history.

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Inquiry push to shine light on Victoria's mass blackout

The Victorian opposition will push for an inquiry into the reliability of the state's transmission network after storms cut power to half a million properties.

Australia's $50m aid commitment welcomed by Ukraine

The prime minister's pledge of an additional $50 million in aid has been welcomed by Ukraine's ambassador on the anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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.

Revamped income tax cuts clear their first major hurdle

Taxpayers earning under $150,000 are in line for a greater tax cut, after the Albanese government's overhauled income tax package cleared the lower house.

Federal MPs push for release of Julian Assange

The lower house has passed a motion calling for the case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be resolved ahead of his final extradition hearing.

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