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Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.

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Queensland promises child remand centre in Brisbane amid ‘Band-Aid solution’ criticism

Annastacia Palaszczuk says the 50-bed youth remand centre in Wacol is expected to open in 2024

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Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk's state address

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier".

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Queensland boosts financial help for victims of crime

Payments to Queensland victims of crime are being increased as part of a more than $200 million package as the government acknowledges it "needs to do more".

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Palaszczuk again vows to stay on after Andrews exit

The premier of Queensland has paid tribute to Daniel Andrews but says she has no intention of following the longer-serving Victorian leader into retirement.

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Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.

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Scott Morrison is right: Any COVID inquiry that doesn’t look at state issues is meaningless

It might be the first time we’ve said this with no equivocation: Scott Morrison is absolutely right. Here are some major decisions in the management of COVID-19 the ALP doesn’t have an interest in looking into.

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Palaszczuk about-face over complaints clearing house

A one-stop shop for government complaints will go ahead in Queensland to tackle corruption concerns.

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Afternoon Update: Jacinta Price says colonialism had no ongoing negative impact; Presbyterian ban on welcome to country; and ‘alien’ mummies in Mexico

The no campaign leader said colonialism had a ‘positive impact’ at her speech at the National Press Club

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Annastacia Palaszczuk digs in with ‘ruthless people’ swipe as leadership speculation swirls

The Queensland premier defends her record as a political underdog but Labor MPs agitating for change remain unconvinced

The Guardian - AU

Annastacia Palaszczuk reveals ‘medical episode’ but says she is determined to lead party to election

Facing falling poll numbers and increased internal division, Queensland premier says she’s not going anywhere

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Will she stay or go? Annastacia Palaszczuk returns to slow-motion leadership turmoil

Despite growing discontent and sagging poll numbers, Queensland Labor’s leadership will probably only change if the premier resigns – or deputy Steven Miles mounts a challenge

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Dutton demands Qantas clarity

Peter Dutton has demanded an explanation after Anthony Albanese clarified an answer he gave in Parliament about the government’s block of additional Qatar Airways flights, and three brothers who were personally charged for health and safety failings ahead of the 2019 eruption of White Island in New Zealand have had…

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Queensland cabinet rallies behind premier Annastacia Palaszczuk amid leadership rumblings

Acting premier Steven Miles says Labor leader ‘is our best chance of winning’ following MPs’ discontent over suspension of Human Rights Act

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Even if her leadership is now doomed, Annastacia Palaszczuk will still be a Labor legend in Queensland

Whatever fate awaits Annastacia Palaszczuk over the coming weeks, Queensland’s 39th – and only the second woman – premier will never lose her standing in the Australian Labor pantheon.

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Raising our Voice

The campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is officially off and running after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced October 14 as the date of the referendum, and Gabon is the latest African country to suffer a military takeover after a group of officers seized power on Wednesday.

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Labor MPs incensed by letter they say contradicts Queensland’s stated reason for suspending Human Rights Act

Exclusive: Guardian Australia obtains legal letter that appears to cast doubt on some of the state’s key justifications

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Rumours of a Queensland coup are premature – but Palaszczuk’s popularity is waning

The deputy premier, Steven Miles, called speculation about a challenge ‘rumours and gossip’

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‘They care about cops and cages’: Qld’s racist laws will only lock up more Black kids

The Queensland government’s suspension of the Human Rights Act, allowing it to imprison children in police watch houses for adults, reflects its priorities.

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‘Farm animals with better legal protection’: Queensland’s new child watch house laws pilloried

Palaszczuk government overriding state’s Human Rights Act to allow for imprisoning children as young as 10 in adult watch houses

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LNP takes lead in Queensland Resolve poll, but Labor still far ahead in Victoria

The Queensland state election will be held in October 2024. A Resolve poll for The Brisbane Times, conducted from May to August with a sample of 947, gave the Liberal National Party 38% of the primary vote (up five since January to April), Labor 32% (down three), the Greens 11%…

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Matildas lose match, win hearts

Matildas captain Sam Kerr says the one thing that will keep her smiling after their loss to England last night is the hope it’s the start of something bigger for women’s football in Australia, and Immigration Minister Andrew Giles is reviewing hundreds of appeals from Afghans denied visas after assessors…

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Disability advocates urge Queensland to resist builders’ bid to delay accessible housing rules

Requiring new homes to have step-free access and corridors wide enough for a wheelchair will save money in long run, experts say

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‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics

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Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics

Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.

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