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Qld Government advised to legalise euthanasia
The Palaszczuk Government has been told to legislate voluntary assisted dying laws for terminally ill adults in Queensland.
‘119 per cent counted’: ECQ stuff-up drags on
The Currumbin by-election result may not be known for a week, and Queenslanders will have to wait even longer for the cause of the ECQ’s result stuff-up.
Premier declares fun ban as 1100 tourists defy lockdown
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has declared an end to fun after more than 1100 holiday-makers tried to enter Queensland despite border closures and police were called to 900 noisy house parties at the weekend. FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO.
Tighter border controls as 33 new cases emerge
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has flagged tighter restrictions on Queensland’s borders as the state recorded 33 more coronavirus cases overnight. It comes the state’s top cop said her officers were ready to enforce social isolation rules with $1300 fines.
Fix palliative care. It’s a matter of life and death.
Any hope anyone had for voluntary assisted dying laws to be enacted by this parliament is long gone, but that doesn’t mean we can’t improve life before death for those facing it, writes Jessica Marszalek.
Coast seat down to wire in early count
The by-election race for the crucial state seat of Currumbin was down to the wire last night, with a win to Labor likely to signal disaster for LNP leader Deb Frecklington.
Push to crack down on poor public servants
A review of Queensland’s public service has recommended 99 changes, including making it easier to demote incompetent managers and appoint good workers to permanent roles.
Parent concern as school’s out, maybe for winter
The uncertainty around Queensland school closures may have been resolved, but it has now given way to a whole new wave of stress for parents.
Watch: Election officials ignore social distancing rules
A leaked video has captured Electoral Commission of Queensland officers blatantly and dangerously ignoring social distancing measures ahead of Saturday’s council elections. It comes after mass calls for the polls to be postponed due to safety fears. WATCH THE VIDEO
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