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1 October 2024 The Queensland Conservation Council is today shocked by comments from Opposition Leader David Crisafulli that the LNP would consider keeping the Callide B coal power station operating past its end-of-life in 2028. Callide B has been scheduled to close in 2028 for decades. Any move to extend its life would be … Continued
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Queensland should establish a Community Financial Rights Service that would combine free legal and financial counselling services to help Queenslanders doing it tough, according to a new McKell Institute report. The report finds Queensland has an opportunity to lead the way by integrating legal, financial counselling, and other critical social supports to provide a more … Continued
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Friday, 13 September 2024 Innovative aged care provider NewDirection Care has welcomed the passage of the new Aged Care Act through the Australian Parliament. The legislation aims to put older people at the centre of our aged care system which aligns with NewDirection Care’s commitment to put residents and participants at the heart … Continued
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4 September 2024 The Premier and Opposition Leader were both quizzed on their policy positions last night in front of 1,000 people at the Queensland Community Alliance’s Maroonprint Assembly. Opposition Leader David Crisafulli would not commit to supporting Queensland’s renewable energy targets, which Shadow Energy Minister Deb Frecklington had previously indicated the LNP … Continued
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QUEENSLAND IS SPEEDING AHEAD of other states on rooftop solar installations and other moves to tackle climate pollution, according to a new report from the Climate Council. The Race to the Top report, which compares states and territories on rooftop solar, home batteries, electric vehicle registrations and emissions targets, has found Queensland is now a … Continued
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A new poll has found the majority of Queenslanders, 57 per cent, agree we need to quickly bring online more renewable energy to prevent energy supply shortfalls and bring down power prices. This comes as Queensland suffers through a scorching end of winter heatwave that could result in bill shock for consumers switching on … Continued
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26 August 2024 Actions the next Queensland Government can take across five areas will lead to better health and wellbeing for people across the state, according to peak bodies representing the public health and health promotion professions. The state branches of the Public Health Association of Australia and the Australian Health Promotion Association have … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION: 16 August 2024 Attwood Marshall Lawyers supports e-petition to repeal Public Trustee Gag Laws and calls on QLD Parliament to take action QUEENSLAND: We need to stop vulnerable people and their families being subjected to prosecution if they talk publicly about their experiences with the Public Trustee. In light of people … Continued
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Weld Australia is pleased to announce that Queensland Premier, the Hon Steven Miles MP will open the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit in Brisbane on 31 July. Hosted by Weld Australia, the 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will bring together leading industry experts to discuss the practical aspects of manufacturing Australia’s renewable energy revolution. It will highlighting … Continued
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AWU Queensland Secretary Stacey Schinnerl will front a Parliamentary Committee hearing today to call on the Government to make it clearer in the law that assaults on Queensland Health operational workers should be treated as ‘serious assault’. Section 340 of the Criminal Code 1899 provides for a crime of ‘serious assault’ against offenders who assault public … Continued
