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Category: Government QLD

Shark culling counter ‘reset’ to keep new Queensland Government accountable for all marine wildlife deaths

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  Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) have today released a new ‘shark culling counter’ to keep the new Queensland Government publicly accountable for the number of marine animals entangled and hooked each year by Queensland’s Shark Control Program (SCP).  The counter—which is publicly accessible via HSI Australia’s dedicated web … Continued

Public Outcry at Surf Lifesaving Queensland’s Disgraceful Pay Offer

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Beachgoers have come out in strong support for Professional Lifeguards, signing a petition in mass numbers to advocate for an increase in their wages. Despite broadcasting record revenue, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is refusing to give Lifeguards a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living. In response to the stalemate at the bargaining … Continued

Rental affordability plunges to record lows across Australia

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Rental affordability has plunged to record lows in almost every capital city and region, with low income renters bearing the harshest brunt of the crisis, according to the tenth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The Index highlights an increasingly dire situation. For single JobSeekers and part-time workers receiving a parenting payment, … Continued

Truth Telling inquiry: First Nations Research expert available for comment

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Black Dog Institute has leading experts available to comment Queensland’s Truth-Telling and Healing inquiry. Dr Clinton Shultz – Gamilaroi/Gomeroi man and Director of First Nations Strategy and Partnerships, Head of First Nations Research at Black Dog Institute. Dr Shultz can comment on: The impact of abandoning the Truth-Telling and Healing Commission Consequences of repealing Path to … Continued

Crisafulli: credible plan needed for Qld climate and nature

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The Australian Conservation Foundation congratulates incoming Premier David Crisafulli but urges the LNP to stay the course on climate and energy targets and nature protection reforms.  ACF welcomes incoming Premier David Crisafulli’s commitment to deliver the 75% by 2035 emissions reduction target and his courage in standing up to Peter Dutton and his nuclear energy … Continued

New CEO appointed to Sunshine Coast Council

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Sunshine Coast Council has selected dynamic, highly experienced leader John Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Mr Baker brought extensive leadership experience in both the United Kingdom and Australia to the role. He has managed large public and private sector organisations, secured outstanding results in commercial and government … Continued

Doctors Warn LNP May Limit Queenslanders Access To Abortion and VAD

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The Doctors Reform Society (DRS) today warned that a LNP government in Queensland may limit Queenslanders access to abortion and voluntary assisted dying for terminally ill people. “The leader of the Opposition ,Mr Crisafulli,has not come clean about whether the LNP will support restricting Queenslanders rights to abortion or Voluntary Assisted Dying.”said Dr Robert Marr … Continued

Next Queensland government urged to charge ahead with EV adoption efforts

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Ahead of this weekend’s election, Electric Vehicle Council CEO Samantha Johnson said the next state government, whatever its political stripes, must keep its foot on the pedal to boost EV uptake, to lower costs for households and improve air quality in their communities. As Queenslanders grapple with high living costs, EVs provide significant savings due … Continued

Queensland’s healthcare system remains strong amid rapidly growing population and challenges

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A new report by The McKell Institute Queensland has revealed the state’s health system has remained resilient and continues to perform at or above national averages across several critical metrics, despite unprecedented population growth and rising healthcare demands. The report, titled A Healthy Queensland: A snapshot of the Queensland health sector, highlights the strength of … Continued