Wild Rivers legislation 'here to stay'
A far-north Queensland MP says the controversial Wild Rivers legislation will not be rolled back, despite a challenge from the Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.
View ArticleGovernment delays debate on land tax law changes
The Qld Government has agreed to postpone debate on controversial changes to land tax laws.
View ArticleParents warned of new child restraint laws
New child restraint laws come into effect from today.
View ArticleNew alcohol interlock laws passed for repeat drink-drivers
Drink-drivers will have to pay for alcohol interlocks in their cars under new rules passed by Queensland Parliament.
View ArticleNew youth crime laws 'toughest in Australia'
The Queensland Government says it is cracking down on youth crime but the Opposition says new laws will make little difference. Community Services Minister Karen Struthers says from today, Queensland...
View ArticleLaws not deterring repeat drink-drivers: Opposition
The Queensland Opposition says repeat drink-drivers are not being deterred from offending again.
View ArticleWild Rivers review nears end
A Senate committee reviewing Queensland's Wild Rivers legislation will conduct its final public hearing in Cairns, in the state's far north, next week.
View ArticleWorkers compensation premiums to rise
The Queensland Government has announced workers compensation premiums have to be increased. Earlier this year the Government began a review of WorkCover Queensland after it suffered serious losses due...
View Article'Government management' responsible for WorkCover mess
Business groups have attacked the Queensland Government's changes to the workers compensation scheme.
View ArticleSalespeople 'prey on Indigenous consumers'
A new report shows Indigenous consumers are being targeted by traveling salespeople and telemarketers preying on their lack of financial and legal knowledge.
View ArticleFine defaulters could face property seizure: Attorney-General
Queensland Attorney-General Cameron Dick says fine defaulters are responding to the threat of losing their property.
View ArticleParliament passes new transport laws
Queensland Parliament has passed sweeping changes to the state's transport laws, covering marine pollution, driver's licences and some asset sales.
View ArticleNew pool safety laws passed in Qld
Queensland Parliament has passed new pool safety laws, with changes including a licensing system for pool safety inspectors who must issue a certificate before a house can be sold.
View ArticleWild Rivers forces dumping exploration project: miner
Matilda Zircon abandons major exploration project in far north Qld because of the State Government's Wild Rivers legislation.
View ArticleSenate overrides Wild Rivers laws
The Senate has passed a Federal Opposition bill to override Queensland's Wild Rivers legislation.
View ArticleBligh stands firm on Wild Rivers laws
Premier Anna Bligh is standing by Qld's controversial Wild Rivers legislation, saying she has the support of the Federal Government.
View ArticleZero alcohol limit begins for L and P plate drivers
A new zero alcohol limit starts today for drivers on learners or probationary licences in Queensland.
View ArticleGovernment flags accelerating police complaints process
Both sides of Queensland politics have flagged big changes to the way police complaints are handled.
View ArticleParliament widens powers for magistrates courts
Parliament has passed legislation overhauling the way Queensland's courts work.
View ArticleParliament passes tougher illegal brothel laws
The Qld Government says new laws passed in Parliament will target illegal prostitution services run by social escort agencies.
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