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Qld premier unmoved by youth crackdown rights concerns

The Queensland Human Rights Commission says the premier hasn't responded to letters about her controversial bill to crackdown on child offenders.

AAP

‘Life and death situation’: Queensland police minister’s claims on youth justice rebuked by experts

Mark Ryan criticised for saying government’s move to override Human Rights Act is for ‘the greater good’

The Guardian - AU

Queensland’s plan to override human rights law ‘deeply concerning’, commissioner says

Scott McDougall alarmed at Palaszczuk government plan to make breach of bail an offence for children

The Guardian - AU

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Advocates say children are being held in adult watch houses in Queensland for weeks at a time

Advocates and lawyers say Queensland's youth justice system is at crisis point, with some juveniles reportedly held in adult watch houses for weeks at a time.

ABC News

Leaked audio reveals cultural problems in Queensland police force, human rights commissioner says

Scott McDougall calls for independent scrutiny of police after recordings reveal racist and violent language at Brisbane watch house

The Guardian - AU

Malcolm Turnbull warns NSW and Queensland of ‘company they’re keeping’ by blocking UN prison inspectors

Former prime minister disappointed by states’ decisions to not allow full access to UN subcommittee on prevention of torture

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Human Rights Commission recommends overhaul of state's anti-discrimination laws

The Attorney-General asked for a review of the state's 30-year-old anti-discrimination laws. The Queensland Human Rights Commission has gone much further in recommending they be scrapped entirely in favour of new legislation.

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Bid to change Queensland law that allows religious schools to discriminate against gay teachers

Under proposed changes, only school staff involved in direct teaching of religion could be subject to different rules

The Guardian - AU

Doctor issues warning over 'unusual' symptoms you shouldn't ignore in extreme heat

Forecasters expect temperatures to rise to 34C on Merseyside today

Liverpool Echo

Seven health problems caused by extreme heat including nosebleeds, rashes and infections

While sweating, sunburn and thirst are expected in high heat, you may be also experiencing some more unusual physical effects.

Daily Record

From bad breath to nosebleeds - seven weird ways your body can react to hot weather

Health experts explain some of the lesser-known consequences of extreme heat on your body

Chronicle Live

Nosebleeds, rashes, infections and other health problems caused by extreme heat

You should also watch out for an upset stomach, bad breath and swelling

Wales Online

Queensland human rights commissioner warns against extending Covid emergency powers

Scott McDougall says the public’s willingness to accept restrictions on their rights might be tested in future pandemic waves

The Guardian - AU

‘Unlawful discrimination’: Queensland rights commissioner says schools can’t use student contracts to avoid laws

Scott McDougall statement comes after Citipointe Christian College asked families to sign agreement denouncing homosexuality

The Guardian - AU

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