Queensland MPs vote on controversial plan to give police power to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders

Queensland MPs vote on controversial plan to give police power to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders

Victims are frequently misidentified as perpetrators, experts warn, with men using legal system to control partners Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s parliament is poised to pass controversial legislation permitting police to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders on Thursday, which opponents say will prioritise “police efficiencies over the safety and wellbeing of victim-survivors”. The domestic and family violence protection and other legislation amendment bill 2025 will grant police the power to issue “police protection directives”, with conditions similar to other domestic violence protection orders. Continue reading...

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Hundreds of “nuisance” tariffs on imports including tyres, televisions and wine glasses will be slashed in a move that will save businesses millions of dollars. Abolishing an extra 500 imposts, which increase prices consumers pay for goods and cost more in compliance than they raise in revenue, was a recommendation of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ economic […]