A panel that was tasked almost 18 months ago with looking at ways to safeguard the state’s timber industry still hasn’t been created, it can be revealed, with fears over a major impact on jobs.
The Premier has defended the growing number of assistant ministers, who pocket an additional $80k, despite some of them not meeting with their ministers regularly.
Phase 1B of Queensland’s COVID vaccine rollout kicks off on Monday, with people aged 80 years and over to be offered the jab first, but those in line have been told to be patient following news of a new threat to the rollout.
The vile comments that showed just how far Australia has to go before womens’ sex assault claims are taken seriously came in thick and fast after a QLD MP bravely shared her story. SEE THE REJECTED COMMENTS
Annastacia Palaszczuk commended all people who bravely spoke out about sexual harassment after Yvette D’Ath inspired a chorus of ministers and backbenchers to share their stories.
Some of Queensland’s most powerful women have shared personal stories of being sexually harassed and assaulted – even as a minister – in the hope it empowers others to speak out.
LNP state director Michael O’Dwyer says friction within the party, and last year’s election loss, is not the reason for his resignation.
Queensland’s Deputy Premier Steven Miles has expressed concern over Australia’s 3.1 million COVID vaccine dose shortfall but is not pushing for more control over the rollout.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles denies Queensland has taken a ‘trigger-happy’ approach to border closures, instead accusing the Prime Minister of hating parts of the state.
An new taskforce chaired by Margaret McMurdo AC will report on how best to legislate against coercive control and whether a specific domestic violence offence is needed.
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