Tag #Queensland

Showing 37 to 48 of 133 results

smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

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...

Progress

64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

48,000 Queensland Nurses Initiate Strike Over Rejected Wage Offer

Queensland nurses and midwives launched stage 2 industrial action on Tuesday, refusing overtime and certain tasks due to a rejected 11 percent pay offer from the government; the union seeks a 13 percent increase to maintain "nation-leading wages", causing potential major disruptions to the state's h...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland Bids to Host 2026 Quad Summit

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is lobbying to host the 2026 Quad summit in Brisbane, aiming to attract investment and boost the state's profile; he plans to visit India and Japan next month to promote the bid, while protests against increased military cooperation with the US are occurring.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland Premier Found "Careless" for Undisclosed \$200,000 Payments

The Queensland parliament's ethics committee found Premier David Crisafulli "careless" for failing to declare \$200,000 in payments linked to a previously insolvent company he led, from 2020-2021, despite exceeding the parliamentary declaration threshold, though no further action is planned.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland MP Calls for Return of Vagrancy Laws to Address Homelessness

A Gold Coast MP, Ray Stevens, is pushing to reinstate Queensland's 1931 Vagrants, Gaming, and Other Offences Act to allow police to remove homeless people from public spaces, citing complaints from constituents and a lack of police power to address the issue.

Progress

72% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Jack's Law" Expansion Raises Concerns of Mass Surveillance in Queensland

Queensland's controversial "Jack's Law," permitting police to randomly search individuals, is expanding to all public spaces despite concerns about disproportionate targeting of marginalized groups and a lack of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing knife crime; the law will become perma...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland's Construction Worker Shortage Threatens Olympic Games Preparations

Queensland faces a critical shortage of over 41,000 construction workers, projected to reach 54,700 by March 2026, threatening the state's "$100 billion infrastructure pipeline" and 2032 Olympic Games preparations, impacting project timelines and costs.

Progress

36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Woman Loses Arm in Lioness Attack at Queensland Zoo

A woman lost her arm in a lioness attack at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland, Australia, on Sunday morning while watching zookeepers; the victim was not a zoo employee or visitor but a family member of the owner, highlighting concerns about safety protocols.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
smh.com.au
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland Childcare Abuse Review Exposes Systemic Failures

A review into Queensland's response to child sexual abuse found that reputation risks, inadequate staff training, and privacy concerns hampered early detection of potential abuse; prompted by the case of Ashley Paul Griffith, who abused nearly 70 children, it highlighted systemic failures and prompt...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Joh: Last King of Queensland" Documentary Exposes Legacy of Corruption

The documentary "Joh: Last King of Queensland" examines the premiership of Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen in Queensland (1968-1987), revealing a legacy of corruption, authoritarianism, and the eventual Fitzgerald Inquiry sparked by journalist Phil Dickie's reporting and an ABC Four Corners program.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Queensland Eases Road Tolling Regulations Amidst Story Bridge Toll Debate

Queensland's parliament passed amendments to the Transport Infrastructure Act, potentially enabling easier toll increases on state roads; while the Transport Minister denies plans to toll the Story Bridge, the opposition argues this lacks transparency and could lead to new tolls or increased existin...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Brisbane Mental Health Hospital Closure Sparks Political Debate

Toowong Private Hospital in Brisbane, treating 3000 patients annually, is closing Wednesday due to financial issues and lack of buyers, despite last-minute pleas from the opposition and patients, creating a significant gap in mental healthcare.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

Showing 37 to 48 of 133 results