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Will she stay or go? Annastacia Palaszczuk returns to slow-motion leadership turmoil

Despite growing discontent and sagging poll numbers, Queensland Labor’s leadership will probably only change if the premier resigns – or deputy Steven Miles mounts a challenge

The Guardian - AU

Even if her leadership is now doomed, Annastacia Palaszczuk will still be a Labor legend in Queensland

Whatever fate awaits Annastacia Palaszczuk over the coming weeks, Queensland’s 39th – and only the second woman – premier will never lose her standing in the Australian Labor pantheon.

The Conversation

Queensland’s corruption watchdog charges taxpayers $409,000 for consultancies on police investigating police

Crime and Corruption Commission chair Bruce Barbour confirms approval was given to probe recommendation from landmark inquiry into police responses to domestic violence

The Guardian - AU

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Minister 'surprised' by premier revealing resignation

Queensland's health minister has named her department's new boss, admitting she was surprised when the premier announced the director-general had quit.

AAP

Queensland health boss resigns amid criticism of proposed whistleblower law change

Shaun Drummond had distanced himself from suggestions people who provide journalists with ‘inappropriate’ information should be penalised

The Guardian - AU

DNA lab scrambles to recruit scientists, clear backlog

Queensland's state-run forensic lab is scrambling to hire more scientists to handle a massive backlog involving more than 30,000 cases.

AAP

Alleged sexual assault victim unable to be examined at local hospital due to staff shortages, Queensland MP says

Labor MP Tom Smith raises concerns after speaking to alleged victim who was taken in the back of a police car to a hospital 90 minutes away

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Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review

A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.

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Queensland government to host second roundtable on regional maternity crisis

One by one, Queensland maternity wards have been closing. A roundtable hopes to fix the problem as the state government announces new funding to encourage midwifery and nursing students to the regions.

ABC News

On the climb back: Don’t count this leader out just yet

Is Queensland’s Annastacia Palaszczuk another premier who occupies a proud place in the gallery of those who must be damned and doomed?

The New Daily

‘Extremely dangerous’: Lab tests reveal vape ‘juice’ is loaded with potentially lethal toxins

Widely available vape products have been found to contain toxic heavy metals, carcinogens and nicotine, according to new tests.

The New Daily

DNA boss formally sacked after months on suspension

The scientist in charge of Queensland's embattled state-run forensic laboratory has been sacked after months on suspension.

The New Daily

Qld gov defends putting patients up at Sea World Resort

Queensland's opposition has attacked the Palaszczuk government for moving stable patients to hotels to ease capacity on overstretched hospitals.

AAP

Queensland awards $1.17 billion for hospital expansions

The new hospital expansions in Brisbane and Ipswich will see hundreds of new beds and greater capacity for elective surgery.

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The Guardian - AU

Palaszczuk hails Queensland cabinet ‘refresh’ amid opposition criticism

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk defends moves as her prerogative while Yvette D’Ath denies being betrayed in removal as health minister

ABC News

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed a cabinet reshuffle. See what's changed on the front bench

After days of speculation, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's new frontbench line-up has been confirmed. Here's what's changed in cabinet.

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Meaghan Scanlon tipped to get housing portfolio as Palaszczuk's Queensland cabinet reshuffle takes shape

The biggest move is expected to be Health Minister Yvette D'Ath, who government sources say will likely make a direct swap with Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman.

The Guardian - AU

Meaghan Scanlon to take on housing as Leeanne Enoch becomes Queensland’s minister for treaty

Cabinet reshuffle to see health minister and attorney general swap portfolios as Palaszczuk government dips in polls

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The New Daily

Qld premier meets with ministers for imminent reshuffle

Queensland's health minister is expected to be removed from the troubled portfolio with the premier on the eve of a major cabinet shake-up.

ABC News

Fears for increased First Nations incarceration grow as Indigenous legal services cut

There are concerns innocent people will end up in jail as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander legal services are withdrawn in Queensland and New South Wales amid claims of a funding shortfall, leaving more people to represent themselves in court.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland to decriminalise sex work as review recommends new advertising rules

Government ‘broadly supportive’ as report recommends allowing for ads and scrapping of police powers

AAP

Queensland charts a path to making sex work legal

Sex work would be decriminalised in Queensland under a review recommending a major overhaul as the government seeks to bring the sector "out of the dark".

ABC News

Couran Cove stoush set to continue as Queensland government unable to intervene

Residents at a South Stradbroke Island resort will spend another night without power and water as the state government says it is unable to end a long-running dispute.

AAP

Queensland reviews online sales and delivery of alcohol

The Queensland government is considering a new regulatory framework for online alcohol sales and deliveries and is seeking input from the liquor industry.

AAP

Queensland on the front foot against sex discrimination

A legal requirement to take steps to eliminate sex discrimination and harassment has the Queensland government's support as it flags law reform.

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