Child welfare and rights agencies across Australia condemn Queensland's proposed youth offender boot camps, warning that children as young as 10 face abuse risks and operators could be exempt from reporting harm.
The $1.55 billion Gold Coast light rail stage 3 connecting Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads will open to passengers on Sunday, featuring eight new stops after facing construction delays and budget blowouts.
The Queensland government is reviewing a police union proposal to allow officers to collect DNA from child suspects under 17 without a court order, a change from current law. While the police union argues for equal treatment with adult offenders, human rights advocates criticize it as dehumanizing children.
The Queensland government is "actively pursuing" a policy to allow police to collect DNA from child suspects without a court order, a change supported by the Police Union but strongly opposed by human rights advocates who argue it dehumanizes children.
Queensland's proposed State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 raises fears among landowners and environmental groups of land seizure and bypassing environmental laws for "state strategic projects," despite government assurances.
The Queensland government has released new concept images for the 2032 Olympic stadium precinct at Brisbane’s Victoria Park, aiming to ease concerns over parkland loss. Opponents, however, dismiss the "fantasy vision" for lacking details on crucial infrastructure like parking and transport links.
The Queensland government faces scrutiny for allegedly blocking the public release of a damning report on domestic and family violence (DFV) reforms, which was leaked to the media. The report, from a working group, criticizes police responses and the lack of housing support for victim-survivors, drawing strong opposition criticism.
The Queensland government is accused of suppressing a victim-survivor report on domestic violence, which heavily criticized police responses and called for a civilian review mechanism. The report, seen by Guardian Australia, highlights inconsistent policing and systemic issues, despite the government's 'victim first' rhetoric.
Queensland's Liberal National government buried a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that criticized police handling of cases and advocated for civilian review mechanisms, despite promises to prioritize victims in justice policies.
The Queensland government is accused of suppressing a report by domestic violence victim-survivors that heavily criticizes police responses and recommends a civilian review mechanism for complaints. Despite promises to prioritize victims, the Liberal National government has refused to release the report, leading to accusations of unwillingness to act on its findings.
Queensland's LNP government spent nearly $50 million on advertising last financial year, including a $5 million statewide campaign and $9 million on road safety. Parliamentary estimates also revealed over $410,000 in termination payouts to ministerial staff, sparking opposition criticism.
Queensland's current government policies, including defunding Indigenous programs and contesting native title claims, are drawing comparisons to the repressive Joh Bjelke-Petersen era. Indigenous leaders and civil libertarians express concern over moves described as "project invisibility" and restrictions on protest and expression.
