Question Time live: Anna Bligh's return prompts outrage over 'ridiculous' probe

State Development Minister Grace Grace has unloaded on the Greens over what she labelled a "ridiculous and irrelevant" question regarding former premier Anna Bligh. QUESTION TIME

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has attacked the LNP over its abortion stance. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

The second-last Queensland Parliament sitting week ends today with Premier Steven Miles accusing the LNP of standing alongside Donald Trump in opposing abortion.

The LNP said there was “no need to be” concerned.

Mr Miles also announced a statue of Merle Thornton would be built near the Regatta Hotel.

Dr Thornton, who chained herself to the Regatta Hotel in 1965 to protest against a ban on women drinking in bars, died aged 93.

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11:40 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Minister asked to guarantee no future data leaks

Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan. Picture: Dan Peled

LNP local government spokeswoman Ann Leahy asked Police Minister Mark Ryan if he could guarantee future crime victims’ personal details were secure within his office.
“Can the minister guarantee future crime victims their personal address details are secure and will not be released to their dangerous perpetrators, adding more pain to already harrowing experiences for victims,” she said.
Mr Ryan said his office have a high standard to uphold.
“It's an existing standard, and it's a standard that they are required to comply with protecting the privacy of victims, protecting the privacy of people,” he said.
“So, of course, the expectation is that there is no unauthorised disclosure of information. If it does happen, it is rigorously investigated, and if the standard has not been met, then there are consequences that flow.”

– Rhys Cox

11:39 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Why can't premier provide cost of jets?

Hayden Johnson

LNP integrity spokeswoman Fiona Simpson asked Premier Steven Miles why he couldn't provide the cost of two private jets to follow each other across the state.

She asked why the police commissioner could get the cost of the two jets in under two minutes, when he couldn't in 240 minutes.

Mr Miles said it was because the government's air wing was the responsibility of police.

11:35 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Corrective Services Minister asked to confirm claims in Parliament

Rose Innes

Member for Burdekin Dale Last asked the Corrective Services Member Nikki Boyd if she would confirm on the floor of Parliament what she told media yesterday.
Ms Boyd said as she said on the record, the Commissioner informed her that he had received permission from the Triple C to provide her with a high level briefing. 
"The commissioner was acting on the advice of the Triple C, and I was satisfied that it had been referred appropriately, as the member is aware, there are strict rules around dealing with public interest disclosures."

11:29 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Grace unloads on Greens' 'ridiculous' Anna Bligh question

Hayden Johnson

Amy MacMahon MP. Picture: Liam Kidston

Greens MP Amy MacMahon asked Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace why former premier and Australian Banking Association boss Anna Bligh was "campaigning" for her on the weekend.
She asked why the government would put the CFMEU under administration, but not the big banks "whose criminality was exposed" during the Banking Royal Commission?
Ms Grace said Ms Bligh was not campaigning, but walked past her volunteers and stopped for a chat.
"This is such a really irrelevant, ridiculous question, I don't even know how to answer it," she said.

11:23 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Minister didn't know why police paid for victim's CCTV

LNP victim support spokeswoman Laura Gerber. Picture Lachie Millard

LNP victim support spokeswoman Laura Gerber said Police Minister Mark Ryan's office organised for Queensland Police to pay for CCTV after a victim's details were shared with the perpetrator.

“The minister's office arranged for CCTV to be installed at the vulnerable women's home, and the matter was referred to the crime and corruption commission,” Ms Gerber said.

“Will the minister confirm that despite the severity of both these developments, no one in his office raised it with him?”

Police Minister Mark Ryan said the matters were "expeditiously dealt with".

“Those matters that once investigated were referred through the proper ethical standards processes, my office then also provided further correspondence. The Queensland Police Service has high standards of its own officers.”

– Rhys Cox

11:18 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Minister's "offence" from question inference

Rose Innes

Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie referenced a victim from two-years ago.
"…(they) spoke out about not being listened to, and said, and I quote, the fish rots from the head, so Minister, you need to resign".
"In response, the Police Minister said, I quote, if there are improvements to be made. You know, I think it's a reflection of leadership that you've got to be open to listening and feedback and making changes."
Mr Bleijie said given it had been revealed today that the minister's office failed to communicate a major breach to the minister exposing DV victims' details, how could he ensure the Labor Government would listen and act when they really need it. 
Mr Ryan said to suggest anyone in parliament doesn't take these matters seriously was "offensive". 
"The Queensland Police Service is committed to protecting those people who are experiencing domestic and family losses. "

11:09 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Premier's office knew of victim's data loss: LNP claims

Hayden Johnson

Opposition health spokeswoman Ros Bates noted Premier Steven Miles's office was aware of a victim's complaint to the police minister about her data being shared.

Mr Miles said the minister had answered questions about the systemic issue, which he said the government was addressing.

11:06 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Listen to The Courier-Mail and answer questions: Deputy Premier tells Crisafulli

Hayden Johnson

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick. Picture: John Gass

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has continued his attack on Opposition Leader David Crisafulli about his involvement in failed training company SET Solutions.
Mr Dick called for Mr Crisafulli, the state's alternative premier, to face journalists and answer questions.
"By not taking questions from the Queensland Parliamentary Media Gallery is an insult to the people of Queensland," he said.
"When discussing the importance of politicians being honest, the editor of The Courier-Mail said 'those bestowed the privilege of high public office must adhere to the highest standards".
Mr Crisafulli is not accused of wrongdoing and says he met his obligations.

11:05 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Minister urges victims to go to police following data breach

Rose Innes

Member for Whitsundays Amanda Camm said it had been revealed that many more victims came forward since their personal data was breached and asked Police Minister Mark Ryan if he was aware more people had been put at risk.

Police Minister Mark Ryan again urged victims to go to their local police station.

"The standard that we expect of officers is one that is unwavering, and if that standard is not met, then action is taken as appropriate" he said.

10:51 am August 22, 2024 Highlight

Minister defends office's actions over victim's data share

Hayden Johnson

LNP police spokesman Dan Purdie said a domestic violence victim who had her details released to an offender wrote to the police minister on "multiple occasions" in March, April and May.

He asked: "Why didn't the minister tell the police commissioner about dangerous perpetrators being given the personal details of their victims?"

Police Minister Mark Ryan.

Police Minister Mark Ryan said any complaint about the Queensland Police Service sent to his office was always acted upon.

"It's not correct to suggest in any way that things have not connected on, because there is a very rigorous process that's followed," he said.

"My office acts genuinely and expeditiously in ensuring that those matters are investigated."