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Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

A two-year social media ban or prison could be on the cards for Australians who glamorise their crimes, under the coalition's plan to address youth offending.

Gender-diverse choice for police body searches

Gender-diverse choice for police body searches

Gender-diverse choice for police body searches

Gender-diverse choice for police body searches

A bill with safeguards for gender-diverse people undergoing police searches has been introduced in Queensland.

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Rent-bidding ban, ID protections in housing reforms

Rent-bidding ban, ID protections in housing reforms

The Queensland government has moved to increase rights and protections for renters through legislative reforms but not all are on board.

More pharmacists trained to prescribe contraception

More pharmacists trained to prescribe contraception

A new pharmacist training program focused on safely and appropriately prescribing contraceptive medication will be rolled out in Queensland.

Crackdown on gambling, money laundering as laws pass

Crackdown on gambling, money laundering as laws pass

New laws have passed Queensland Parliament to reduce gambling harm and the risk of money laundering in the state's casinos.

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

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Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.

Gaza protests, cat calls in chaotic parliament session

Gaza protests, cat calls in chaotic parliament session

Gaza protests, cat calls in chaotic parliament session

Gaza protests, cat calls in chaotic parliament session

Screaming protesters have repeatedly interrupted Question Time while NSW MPs debated whether cat calls were permitted.

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

Victorian exams fine-tuned but won't be 'foolproof'

A panel of experts has made recommendations to the Victorian government to weed out repeated year 12 exam errors following a series of blunders.

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

'Yachts and strippers': laws to curb unexplained wealth

New Victorian laws will target criminals living the high life, forcing them to repay any wealth they cannot prove was legally obtained.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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