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Archive for August 6th, 2023
QLD youth crime climbs, opposition calls for action
Queensland’s opposition says the number of “hardcore” repeat youth offenders has doubled in the past two years and the Palaszczuk government must act. August 6, 2023 Queensland’s opposition has called for the justice system to get tougher on young offenders, claiming the Sunshine State is lawless. LNP leader David Crisafulli says the number of “hardcore” […]
Corruption watchdog called in for police shooting probe
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will help investigate a fatal police shooting of a man described as a high-risk offender, north of Brisbane. August 6, 2023 Queensland’s corruption watchdog will oversee an investigation into the fatal police shooting of a man who allegedly threatened officers with a handgun. Commissioner Katarina Carroll says she is concerned about a […]
WA cultural heritage law decision soon
The WA government says it will make a final decision about its cultural heritage laws soon, amid reports it plans to dump the controversial changes. August 6, 2023 The West Australian government says a final decision about changes to its controversial cultural heritage laws will be made soon, amid reports it plans to dump the […]