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Mercury
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mercury
David Crisafulli slams schools, social media giants amid new school scandal
Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Premier David Crisafulli has slammed schools for failing in their duty of care, and social media giants for allowing porn and other offensive and illegal material to remain on their platforms, demanding they 'take it down'. Speaking in the wake of yet another nude social media scandal involving children, Mr Crisafulli told the Sunday Mail: 'These sickening videos must be taken down; it is not a joke or laughing matter, this is a serious crime.' When Mr Crisafulli was contacted about the Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosaville – which failed to report to police the distribution of pornography by Year 7 and 8 students almost three months after being made aware of it – he said poor behaviour needed to be dealt with immediately. 'Cyber bullying in all its forms must be stamped out as too many lives have been lost and lives destroyed,' he said. 'We all have an obligation to call this abhorrent behaviour out and take action the second they're aware of it. 'Silence will only serve to normalise these behaviours and none of us can allow that to occur.' Mr Crisafulli lambasted tech companies for abrogating their responsibilities and said his government had boosted police resources to tackle crime in all its forms. 'Queenslanders will see our Budget delivers police the resources they need to fight crime, whether on our streets or online,' he said. 'The big tech giants also have big budgets and with that come big responsibilities. 'Monitor what is on your platforms and ensure that offensive and illegal material is taken down. 'How on earth can social media companies allow this sickening content to remain on their platforms? Take it down.' Good Shepherd Lutheran College is the latest in a long line of schools embroiled in social media scandals. Last month, Brisbane Boys' College students shared 'allegedly serious and potentially illegal' nude content in a group chat on social media, sparking a police investigation. Nudgee College is investigating the creation of a 'disgusting and degrading' video targeting girls from St Rita's College. It follows a 'smash or pass' controversy last year, in which photos of an entire St Rita's cohort were shared online by a Nudgee student with his peers. The Sunday Mail and Courier-Mail have successfully campaigned, through Let Them Be Kids, to lift the legal minimum age for social media use in Australia to 16. Originally published as David Crisafulli slams schools and social media giants after latest school scandal
Courier-Mail
4 days ago
- Courier-Mail
Gladstone man first arrested after Qld's coercive control laws pass
Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The first person in Queensland has been charged with coercive control in the initial week of landmark new legislation. On May 26, coercive control became a crime in Queensland after years of campaigning to recognise patterns of controlling behaviour as domestic violence. In the first week of the law being in place, eight coercive control offences have been reported to Queensland Police Service. Of those, one person has been officially charged, while police are still investigating six incidents, and one complaint has been withdrawn since first being reported. Police who charged a 37-year-old Gladstone man with 15 offences will allege the man breached his domestic violence order on a number of occasions over several months. He was taken into custody on June 3 and was charged with 13 counts of contravention of a domestic violence order, and one count each of coercive control, and common assault. The man initially appeared before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on June 4 and is due to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on July 14. The first person charged with coercive control is expected to appear in a Gladstone court in July. Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation co-founders Sue and Lloyd Clarke said the charge was encouraging, but stressed that a public education campaign would help even more. 'It wouldn't surprise me if most Queenslanders have no idea that these laws even exist,' Mr Clarke said. 'It also wouldn't be surprising if many people who don't know what coercive control means or what behaviours are red flags. 'If communities aren't made aware of the help that's out there, these laws lose their power.' The new laws have been backed by the Clarkes – the parents of Brisbane mum Hannah Clarke who was murdered alongside her three children by her former partner in 2020. Hannah's controlling ex-partner stalked her as she drove out through Camp Hill before getting inside the car, dousing it with fuel and setting it on fire. Hannah Clarke was murdered along with her three children by her former partner in 2020. The Clarkes – along with the family of murdered Brisbane woman Allison Baden-Clay – heralded the laws, which were in line with recommendations made by the Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce. A spokesman from Queensland Police said the new laws represent a critical step forward in protecting victims and preventing further harm. 'Domestic and family violence is a community issue, and we all have a role to play in stopping it,' the spokesman said. 'Coercive control is dangerous, and these new laws will ensure perpetrators are held accountable before their behaviour escalates to physical violence. 'Police will continue working closely with support services, advocates, and the community to ensure victims and survivors feel heard, supported, and protected. 'We want Queenslanders to know that police are focused on enforcing the law, supporting those affected by coercive control, and ensuring every victim-survivor has access to the support they need.' Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behaviour which includes emotional, mental and financial abuse, isolation, intimidation, sexual coercion and cyberstalking. The coercive control offence holds a maximum penalty of 14 years' jail – double that of the penalty found in Victoria.
Courier-Mail
04-05-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
What's open in Brisbane on Labour Day
Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Observed on the first Monday of May in Queensland, Labour Day is a day to reflect on the labour movement, the achievements of workers, as well as recognise their fight for better working conditions. In 2025, the Labor Day public holiday will be held in Queensland on Monday May 5. A previous Brisbane Labour Day March. Picture: Liam Kidston In recognition of the labour movement, hundreds of workers will take to the streets of Brisbane, while other workers will make the most of an extended weekend and enjoy a day off work. The public holiday will have an impact on businesses across the state. Find out what will be open this Labour Day in Brisbane below. Supermarkets Coles Coles stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day. Woolworths Woolworths stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day, except for Woolworths Skygate at Brisbane Airport, which is open 24 hours a day. Aldi Aldi stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day. IGA Trading hours for IGA stores across Queensland will vary on Labour Day, with shoppers encouraged to check the opening hours for their local stores. Shopping Centres Major shopping centres across Queensland will be closed on Labour Day, with the exception of DFO Brisbane. Westfield shopping centres in Queensland, including Carindale, Chermside, Coomera, Helensvale, Mt Gravatt, and North Lakes, will all be closed. Some retailers within Westfield shopping centres may have different trading hours on the day. If you're planning to visit a specific store, contact them to confirm their hours ahead of your visit. Shopping centres such as the Aspley Hypermarket, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Loganholme Hyperdome, MacArthur Central (Brisbane City), QueensPlaza (Brisbane City), Strathpine Centre, Sunnybank Plaza, Uptown (formerly The Myer Centre - Brisbane City) will also be closed. Major retail outlets like Bunnings and Kmart will also be shut. DFO Brisbane will be open as usual from 10am to 6pm. Cinemas While most major shopping centres will be closed on Labour Day, some cinemas within those will remain open. Major cinema franchises such as Events Cinema and Hoyts Cinemas will remain open on Labour Day. Cinema chains such as Cineplex, Palace, Dendy, and Reading cinemas will also screen movies on the day. Bottle stores Alcohol and liquor stores are expected to remain open over the long weekend, except those inside closed shopping centres, but customers are encouraged to check with their local stores before heading out. Public Transport Most public transport services will run to different timetables for the Labour Day public holiday. According to TransLink, most services will run to a Sunday/public holiday timetable. The Maroon and Blue CityGliders will run a reduced timetable, with no late night services. Bus routes 261, 262, 299, and the Nightlink service will not run. Route 529 will run a Saturday timetable. Train and ferry services will run to a Sunday/public holiday timetable, while tram services will run to a weekday timetable. Post Offices Australia Post retail stores will be closed across Queensland on Labour Day. There will be no local deliveries, including Express Post, on the day. Public Services Most public services across Queensland will be closed on Labour Day. Public services such as government customer service centres will be closed. For Services Australia, all Brisbane offices and call centres will close on the public holiday. Services Australia reporting and pay dates may change, with customers advised that payments, such as Centrelink payments, will occur earlier than expected rather than being delayed. Theme Parks Major theme parks across Queensland will remain open on Labour Day. Theme parks on the Gold Coast including Wet 'n' Wild, Dreamworld, Sea World and Movie World will open on the public holiday. Australia Zoo and SeaLife Sunshine Coast will be open.
Herald Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Herald Sun
Qld parliament live blog: Qld Police given new DV powers
Chaos has unfolded in state parliament after the government voted to silence Treasurer David Janetzki, only to lose the vote. Welcome to our live Queensland Parliament blog, follow question time below: Originally published as Qld parliament live blog: Qld Police given new DV powers QLD News This is what you need to know to ensure you don't miss out on your democracy sausage and chance to vote this weekend as Magic Round draws tens of thousands of people to Brisbane roads and public transport. QLD News The mother of an alleged murder victim has sat in court hearing her accused killer describe to police in an interview how he beat her daughter over the head with a whipped cream bottle and then choked her because she asked him to.
