Politics
Queensland
Concerns remain amid ‘major shift’ in handling of police complaints
A plan to strengthen the handling of complaints against Queensland police will still need close monitoring, a leading expert says.
- by Matt Dennien
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Report backs future for Queensland coal industry
China’s ban and Queensland’s higher royalties for coal producers are having little impact on super profits as exports hit a record.
- by Marion Rae
Ride on time: Push for ‘Brisbane to the border’ cycle route gathers pace
An uninterrupted cycle path from Brisbane all the way to the Gold Coast is still years away but the gaps are beginning to be filled.
- by Tony Moore
Resumptions, rezoning to make Brisbane more reliant on public transport
City Hall confirms $70 million worth of resumptions will be needed to finalise just one public transport project.
- by Tony Moore
Court ruling may have gagged probe triggering Trad’s downfall
Queensland’s corruption watchdog has detailed the dozens of reports and statements likely hidden under narrowed powers now being challenged.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland Police
Human rights boss questions expansion of police search powers
Concerns have also been raised about the future creep of powers to allow police to search people with a metal detector “anywhere and everywhere”.
- by Matt Dennien
More than 100 companies answer call to build Qld’s renewable energy future
The government urged companies to sign up to build infrastructure last month after the release of its $62 billion plan to shift from coal to renewables by 2035. More than 100 responded.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland Police
Random passengers, people in party precincts will be waved with metal detectors
Queensland police will be empowered to check for concealed weapons statewide, despite a trial raising racism concerns and questions about the powers’ benefits.
- by Matt Dennien
Cop who shouted ‘close her legs’ comment should resign: Police Minister
Police confirmed this week the senior officer, Ray Rohweder, had returned from leave into an office-based role.
- by Matt Dennien
Walters welcomes Broncos’ early NRL test
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters says a season-opening game in Penrith means he will find out quickly how his players have responded to their 2022 implosion.
- by Joel Gould and Murray Wenzel
Qld staring down hospital strikes as talks fail to get off the ground
A growing industrial fight is threatening to expand into the health system as bargaining in the sector lingers at the starting line.
- by Matt Dennien