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‘It’s like they’re impervious’: fury at let-off for Queensland police staff in racist recordings

Exclusive: Lack of punishment follows repeated promises by police commissioner Katarina Carroll to crack down on racism and misogyny within service

The Guardian - AU

Queensland government repeatedly ignored warnings two years ago of youth prison overcrowding

More than 20 organisations issued warnings long before government’s ‘urgent’ move to override human rights protections for children on remand

The Guardian - AU

List: all 14 last-minute amendments rushed through by the Queensland government without scrutiny

Changes range from the policing of sex workers to overriding the state’s Human Rights Act, to allow children to be kept indefinitely in adult watch houses

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‘Absolute dog act’: Queensland Labor criticised for shock move to override state’s Human Rights Act

Proposed law changes include allowing children to be detained in adult watch houses for the next three years

The Guardian - AU

‘Extreme self-harm’: Queensland Labor faces internal criticism over prison system

Lack of mental health resources and basic facilities leaving inmates and workers traumatised, party member and daughter of state MP says

The Guardian - AU

Queensland changes laws to accommodate UN prisons inspectors

A UN anti-torture subcommittee suspended its inspections last year after being refused access to some facilities

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench

After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.

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Palaszczuk reveals ‘refreshed’ frontbench reshuffle

A rejigged Queensland Labor cabinet has finally been unveiled as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk promises a renewed focus on delivering for the state.

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Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape

The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman.

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Facebook blocks Rockhampton mob leader as Queensland MP prepares to meet with him

Indigenous community says the plan to meet with Torin O’Brien only legitimises his offensive views

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Police look to poach new recruits from interstate and overseas

In an effort to bolster Queensland's police numbers, a new recruitment drive will offer a "significant increase" in wages and help you pay off some of your HECS debt.

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In Queensland, where you're most likely to get your car stolen, people are taking steps to foil would-be thieves

Queensland has been given the unfortunate title of the state or territory where you are most likely to have your car stolen.

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Fugitive Mitchell Wilson evading police with help from community, Queensland minister says

Queensland's police minister says the manhunt for Mitchell Wilson, who officers allege is armed and dangerous, is being hampered by community members helping him to evade capture.

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Former Greens councillor demands apology as Queensland police again drop charges

Jonathan Sriranganathan claims his being arrested at protests was ‘partly a result of racism’

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Classic and super car convoy rolls up to Crieff Hydro Hotel for charity event

More than 40 automotive gems travel by police escort from the Forth Bridge to Knockhill Racing Circuit, before arriving at the Perthshire resort

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Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld

Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.

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A machete, knives and a knuckleduster seized in Queensland knife crackdown

A new law gives Queensland police the power to stop and scan people for knives in some public places, and what they found in a weekend blitz is concerning.

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Queensland police won’t be given special powers to stop 26 sacked officers from being reinstated

Commissioner Katarina Carroll lacks ‘no confidence’ powers to dismiss staff, unlike her counterparts in other states

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Police Are On The Hunt After Two People Were Seen Carrying An Actual Wild Platypus On A Train

“Peter the platypus needs to come home."

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The rate of serious crime is rising in Queensland, but the statistics show offender volumes falling

The proportion of people of all ages in Queensland committing crimes is the lowest in a decade, but assaults, rapes and attempted rapes occur twice as frequently, according to new crime statistics.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police may be forced to reinstate 26 officers after disciplinary bungle

Katarina Carroll says domestic violence matters are among ‘significant’ number of affected cases

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New powers for Qld police in knife crackdown

New Queensland laws expanding random search powers by police have been passed by state parliament.

The Guardian - AU

After criticism for ‘reviewing, not doing’, Queensland’s government is now announcing policies on the run

The government hasn’t referred anything to the law reform commission since 2021. Insiders worry about a pattern of reactive policy

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Qld passes controversial youth justice laws

Queensland has passed controversial youth justice laws in response to a number of high-profile crimes after fiery debate in state parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland passes controversial youth crime laws after heated human rights debate

New laws include the overriding of the Human Rights Act to allow children to be charged for breaching bail

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