Qld
The first home vacant land concession has just become easier to claim. If youâve found the perfect block but thereâs an old garden shed sitting on it, that shed no longer has to cost you thousands in transfer duty. What
Queensland learner driver changes are on the way, with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) outlining seven short-term improvements to the learner stage of the stateâs Graduated Licensing System (GLS). The current system has been in place since
Queensland’s new bail rules for serious offenders take effect 30 November Queenslandâs new bail rules for serious offenders come into force on 30 November 2026 late on 29 October 2026. It builds on the first three tranches of the Governmentâs
The Queensland strangulation Bill, introduced by the stateâs Labor Opposition, would overhaul the law on strangulation and similar conduct. It would extend the law beyond domestic relationships to other coercive relationships for the first time. The Criminal Code (Non-fatal Strangulation)
What changed Queensland photo ID card replacement. Card holders can now apply for a replacement card in three situations: the information on the card is wrong; they know or reasonably suspect the card has been damaged, lost or stolen; or
Queensland bail and youth justice bill receives final parliamentary reading The Queensland Parliament passed the governmentâs overhaul of the stateâs bail and youth justice laws on 29 October 2026, when the Breach Bail, Go to Jail and Other Legislation Amendment
Queensland dangerous driving laws: what is changing and who is affected Queensland dangerous driving laws are being rewritten, with the state scrapping its long-standing offence and replacing it with a tougher, more detailed set of rules. The Criminal Code (Dangerous
Queensland has passed a law creating circuit breaker programs for children in the youth justice system. It is not yet in force.
Aussie fire and rescue drone teams are now helping out in Nepalâs clean-up and recovery efforts after last monthâs deadly glacial flood disaster. At least 1367 people have died and more than 5000 missing since a Himalayan glacier broke off
Surfingâs first professional domestic league is to hit the waves in 2028 with a fit-for-TV Surfing Super League and surfers paid a salary. The league (or SSL) was launched in Sydney today (August 19) and organisers say the eight-team competition
