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Queensland Forensic Lab's Repeated Error Compromises Thousands of Cases

Queensland's forensic lab's repeated error in DNA testing thresholds has compromised thousands of criminal cases, including rapes and murders, with hundreds of rape kits awaiting testing for over a year; a review calls it 'one of the greatest failures of a justice system in the world'.

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Inquiry Launched into CFMEU Activities in Queensland

A commission of inquiry, led by barrister Stuart Wood, will investigate the CFMEU in Queensland for violence, misconduct, and underworld links over the next 12 months, potentially leading to prosecutions and law changes, following allegations of corruption in other states.

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Queensland Government Intervenes in Teacher Pay Dispute

The Queensland government intervened in a pay dispute with 48,000 teachers, calling in the industrial relations watchdog hours before a strike ballot closed; the government offered a 3% wage increase and benefits, but backpay depends on acceptance by July 31, and the union may still take industrial ...

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Teens with Criminal Histories Charged with Murder of Skincare Mogul's Husband

Two teenagers with extensive criminal histories have been charged with the murder of 57-year-old Zdravko Bilic, the husband of skincare mogul Gry Tomte, who was stabbed outside their Warana home on Monday following an alleged burglary; police allege the teens were also involved in other break-ins.

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CFMEU's Actions Add $22 Million to Brisbane Bridge Project, Prompting Inquiry

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a royal commission-like inquiry into the CFMEU's alleged culture of violence and intimidation, citing $22 million in direct costs from the union's actions at the Brisbane Centenary Bridge project. The inquiry, expected to start in August, will explore le...

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Queensland CFMEU Report Referred to Corruption Watchdog Amid Calls for Reform

A report alleges violence and intimidation within the Queensland CFMEU, prompting Labor to refer it to the Crime and Corruption Commission and propose bipartisan reform talks to address a toxic culture detailed in the Watson report, which claims former union leaders oversaw bullying and threats targ...

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Queensland Government Reaches Pay Deals with Some Public Sector Workers Amidst Escalating Industrial Action

The Queensland government has reached pay deals with doctors, police, and customer service workers, granting an 8% increase over three years for doctors, while nurses and teachers are escalating industrial action to secure better wages, with teachers planning a 24-hour strike.

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Queensland Teachers Strike Over Pay and Conditions

Queensland teachers will strike for 24 hours next Wednesday, impacting approximately 500,000 students due to a dispute over pay and conditions; this is the union's first strike in 16 years, and more are planned.

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Queensland Reverses Inclusive Education Policy, Sparking Disability Advocate Concerns

Eleven-year-old Violet, who has Down's syndrome, excels in a mainstream Queensland school, prompting concerns over the government's recent decision to build six new special schools, reversing a policy prioritizing inclusive education, despite opposition from disability advocates and experts.

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Queensland Police Decentralize Command to Combat Burnout

The Queensland Police Service is decentralizing its command, shifting resources from Brisbane to regional areas to address staff burnout and fatigue, based on a 100-day review's 65 recommendations.

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Queensland Launches Inquiry into CFMEU Misconduct

The Queensland government launched a commission of inquiry into the CFMEU following a report detailing widespread violence, intimidation, and misogyny, with bipartisan support from the Labor opposition; the inquiry will have broad powers to compel witnesses and demand documents.

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CFMEU Queensland Branch Report Details Culture of Violence

A report into the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) details a culture of violence, threats, and intimidation of women and children, with former leaders Michael Ravbar and Jade Ingham allegedly overseeing the abuse, as revealed in a three-month...

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