Queensland Parliament Returns Amid Mine Lease and Police DV Power Debates
Members of Queensland's parliament reconvened after a morning of committee hearings that examined proposed changes to mine lease objection procedures and to police powers in domestic violence cases. Both outlets report the sessions as part of broader scrutiny of the Labor government's handling of mining and law‑enforcement reforms.
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Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has kicked off ministerial statements with some major news this afternoon, tabling the government’s review of the state workers’ compensation scheme and industrial relations laws.
The review conducted by former Bleijie-appointed WorkCover chair Glenn Ferguson and Industrial Relations Commissioner Gary Black, has made 104 recommendations, Bleijie told parliament.
Bleijie has also tabled the government’s response, and said he would introduce a bill tonight. A total 75 recommendations have been accepted in full, 14 accepted in principle, six noted, and nine rejected, he said.
“These reforms, accepted by the government for implementation, will begin to shift the balance back in Queenslanders’ favour, bringing us into line with other jurisdictions, including the national government with the Fair Work Act, while protecting important rights and entitlements for Queensland workers,” he said.
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Queensland parliament updates: Under-pressure Labor flags mine corruption fears
MPs are back in parliament after a morning of committee sessions probing controversial changes to mine lease objections and police DV powers.
1 day ago · Matt Dennien, William DavisQueensland parliament updates: Under-pressure Labor flags mine corruption fears
MPs are back in parliament after a morning of committee sessions probing controversial changes to mine lease objections and police DV powers.
1 day ago · Matt Dennien, William Davis