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Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.

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Queensland Is Finally Opening Its First Pill Testing Site In A Huge Win For Common Sense

The Queensland government has finally seen reason and is moving forward with pill testing, in a welcome move that will no doubt save lives.

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Grandfather's death sparks family demand for action

The family of a grandfather who died in hospital says it was a result of medical failings and has called for answers from the Queensland government.

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Forensic institute created to end state's DNA bungles

Queensland will get a forensic science institute following recommendations from two commissions of inquiry into the state's troubled DNA lab.

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Queensland passes new forensic laws after thousands of DNA samples forced to be re-tested

Government declared last year that more than 100,000 samples may need to be re-tested

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Corruption watchdog to probe whistleblowers' claims

Queensland's health minister says it is concerning whistleblowers are allegedly facing reprisal for speaking out about patient care at a tuberculosis unit.

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Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff

An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.

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Funding to curb long wait for women's disease diagnosis

It took seven years and 11 different doctors before a Queensland woman was finally diagnosed with endometriosis - and found out it wasn't just in her head.

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Queensland passes law to allow nurses to provide abortion pills amid strong opposition from LNP

Nurses and midwives will be allowed to dispense MS-2 Step as state grapples with ‘postcode lottery’ for women’s healthcare

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Coercive control criminalised in landmark legislation

More than four years after the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland under landmark laws.

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Coercive control and stealthing become criminal offences under historic laws passed by Queensland parliament

Sweeping reform, which includes affirmative consent laws, is aimed at ‘recentring victim voices’

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More than $1 billion for women and girls' health plan

The Queensland government has pledged $1 billion over five years to improve women and girls' health care experience as part of a landmark strategy.

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Publicly funded IVF on the way for Queensland women

Queensland has become the latest state to announce publicly funded reproduction treatments for women and girls suffering from fertility issues.

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Funding boost for endometriosis in women's strategy

More than $18 million has been allocated to tackle barriers faced by women when receiving endometriosis diagnosis and services

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Health workers 'welcome to reapply' amid vaccine ruling

Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says health workers axed over refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can reapply for their jobs after a court ruling.

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Funding boost for youth mental health services

A $330 million investment in youth mental health services in Queensland has been announced by the state government.

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Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention

Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.

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Rise in Queensland baby deaths sparks review

Queensland has recorded Australia's second-highest number of perinatal baby deaths, however, the reason for the increase remains unclear, sparking a review.

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Disadvantaged regions at risk of dental decay: study

Responsibility for water fluoridation should return to the Queensland government say researchers who found disadvantaged areas had greater dental disease risk.

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New premier announces ambitious climate target

Steven Miles has used his first speech as Queensland's new premier to outline his priorities including an ambitious climate action plan.

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Transport Minister steps aside for frontbench new blood

Queensland's Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced he will step aside for new blood before incoming premier Steven Miles' cabinet reshuffle.

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C-bombs and warrior ways: can Labor attack dog Steven Miles learn new tricks as Queensland premier?

Steven Miles takes over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland’s new premier – but some doubt he can arrest Labor’s poor polling

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Steven Miles Set To Be Queensland’s Next Premier, So Who Is He & How Will He Differ To Palaszczuk?

Steven Miles will be moving up from the position of Queensland's Deputy Premier to Premier, so who is he and what can Queenslanders expect?

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Pre-emptive disaster declarations for Cairns and Townsville – as it happened

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Clear road for Miles as rival bows out of premier race

Steven Miles is set to step up as Queensland's next premier after Health Minister Shannon Fentiman opted not to stand for the Labor leadership.

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