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Social distancing, restrictions on gatherings and personal hygiene deterred many Queenslanders from the polling booths.

A number of workplace relations issues may become significant differentiators between Government and Opposition parties.

Commentators have welcomed the decision, which accords with Australia's commitment to promote international arbitration.

Generally, Legal Professional Privilege exists to protect communication between solicitor and client and pertaining to existing or potential legal action.

The policy aims to change the drinking culture, promoting responsible drinking practices to ensure a safer environment.

A looming question for the building and construction industry is, what will happen if the ALP wins the election?

Councils could take advantage of collaborative arrangements with stakeholders to facilitate development and innovation.

Several recent cases in front of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal have highlighted the importance of keeping good records.

On 13 October 2026, the Minns’ Labor Government introduced reforms in Parliament looking to make amendments to the Crimes Act 1900. The Crimes Amendment (Serious Road Crimes) Bill 2026 (“the Bill”), amongst other changes, is directed at dangerous drivers, drivers involved in “hit and run” accidents and bystanders intentionally recording or disseminating images of a road crash victim, while breaching the gap left by the existing sections of the Act that deal with road offences.

The policies and reforms demonstrate that the Queensland Government is committed to reducing alcohol related violence.

As part of its 2007 election policy, the Government announced that it would reform the FOI landscape with the main objectives being to promote a pro-disclosure culture across the Government and build a stronger foundation for more openness in government. As part of this project, the Government introduced the Information Commissioner Bill 2010 (IC Bill) and the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2010 (FOI Bill) into Parliament last November.

Yesterday morning the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in the matter of R&R Fazzolari Pty Limited v Parramatta City Council and Mac's Pty Limited v Parramatta City Council. The decision of the High Court confines the way in which local councils exercise their power of compulsory acquisition under the Local Government Act 1993.

On 14 May 2010, we reported on the passage of the Information Commissioner Bill 2010 (Cth) and the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2010 (Cth) through the Australian Parliament (see our Freedom of Information (FOI) update). On 31 May 2010, the Bills received Royal Assent and are now the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 (Cth) (AIC Act) and the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Act 2010 (Cth) (FOI Reform Act) respectively.

This new act and regulations will give Councils and other bodies powers to prevent the use of unsafe building products.

The idea of executive powers being counterbalanced by the law stems from the trial of King Charles I of England in 1649.

Legislation to re-establish the ABCC and to place tougher obligations on unions is the subject of a parliamentary recall.

This case affirms caution must be exercised if Councils terminate or otherwise vary the employment of an injured worker.