Explained: Qld’s proposed new animal welfare laws
People who neglect their animals face an extra two years in jail under new animal welfare laws proposed that would also crack down on unsecured dogs in cars. Here’s what you need to know.
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$741m home resilience scheme opens for submissions after flooding disaster
A $741m home resilience scheme that will allow Queensland properties to be raised, repaired and retrofitted – or voluntarily bought back – has opened to homeowners.
‘We were wrong’: Police belatedly accept inquiry as part of reforms
Police have accepted a commission of inquiry into widespread cultural issues in the force after initially saying one was “not warranted” and would be “extraordinarily costly”.
‘Our angels have a voice’: Hannah’s parents welcome reforms
The parents of Hannah Clarke have welcomed a raft of domestic violence reforms announced today, saying it may have saved the lives of their daughter and her three young children.
Coercive control to be criminalised in $360m plan to fight DV
Coercive control will be criminalised, police practices probed and domestic and family violence courts expanded under a historic $363m State Government plan to better protect Queensland women against domestic violence.
Premier still hoping federal Labor will save state’s hospital system
Despite Anthony Albanese refusing to commit last week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is still hoping he will cover half of Queensland’s hospital costs if elected prime minister.
Police vs hospital staff as ramping crisis heats up
Tensions between police officers and hospital staff have boiled over at emergency departments, as frustrated officers complain they can’t fight crime while babysitting patients.
‘What are we doing?’ Alternatives to suspending at-risk kids
New school punishments might be developed as Queensland’s high suspension rates of vulnerable students are probed.
Too tough: Council watchdog says misconduct charges over the top
Councillors are being left in states of distress over misconduct charges for trivial offences, the boss of Queensland’s embattled council watchdog says. Now she’s pushing for change.
Childcare transport rules explained after tragedy
As Education Minister Grace Grace promises a departmental investigation after a child was left on a childcare centre bus in central Queensland, State Political Editor Jessica Marszalek explains the safeguards centres are now required to have in place.
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