Queensland moves to criminalise Nazi hate symbols Friday May 27, 2022 By Melissa Coade News Annastacia Palaszczuk has described Nazism as ‘evil’ in announcing her government would ban the public display of Nazi ideology and its symbols.
QLD government makes final response to alcohol violence report Thursday May 26, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News The Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence policy decreased serious assaults by 49% between 3am and 6am on Friday and Saturday nights.
Police inquiry announced as part of QLD domestic violence reform Wednesday May 11, 2022 By Anna Macdonald News Queensland has directed $363 million towards reforming the state’s approach to domestic violence.
Acting chair appointed to Queensland anti-corruption agency after leader resigns Monday January 31, 2022 By Jackson Graham News Queensland attorney-general Shannon Fentiman has appointed previous NSW ombud of 15 years Bruce Barbour as the QCCC acting chair.
Push to eliminate violence against women with coercive control legislation Monday November 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Queensland attorney-general Shannon Fentiman said legislating against coercive control was a ‘crucial part’ of the government’s efforts.
New inspector to oversee Queensland detention services Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade News Queensland is to establish a new independent inspector role, held by the state ombud, to have oversight of the state’s detention facilities.
Queensland to review sex work decriminalisation agenda Monday August 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Workers rights for Queensland’s sex workers will be among some of the issues up for debate in a state review that will consider whether to…
Queensland to examine up-front costs and price comparisons for funeral services Friday August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture The Queensland funeral industry will have its pricing transparency examined by an options paper, announced by attorney general Shannon Fenitman on Thursday.
Campaign to shine light on risks of elder abuse Monday July 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Public Trustee of Queensland has launched an elder abuse campaign that focuses on advance life and financial planning.
Queensland ramps up cash support for domestic and family violence programs Thursday May 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The extra $30m will be provided over four years and is on top of a $7.5m commitment in 2020 to address increased demand in services…
Qld government convenes violence prevention roundtable in Longreach Monday May 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Queensland government will use an opportunity while the cabinet sits in Longreach to meet with community stakeholders to discuss violence prevention.
