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Brisbane Archdiocese backs antisemitism bill, questions curbs on free speech
Brisbane Archdiocese is voicing support for a new Queensland bill targeting antisemitism and terrorism that increases penalties for people interrupting Masses, assaulting priests and stealing from churches, but questions sections targeting free speech and religious freedom. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Qld Government MP crosses floor during vote on abortion debate
A Queensland Government MP has taken the extraordinary step of crossing the floor of Parliament during a vote on abortion debate. Source: ABC News.
Queensland crossbencher moves to put abortion back on the agenda
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s control over his backbench could be challenged when state Parliament returns this week, with crossbenchers attempting to put abortion back on the agenda after it derailed his 2024 election campaign. Source: The Australian.
Mater confirms acquisition of Gold Coast Private Hospital
Mater has announced it is purchasing Healthscope’s Gold Coast Private Hospital. The acquisition comes after Healthscope was placed in receivership in May last year with $1.6 billion of debt. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Brisbane Archdiocese welcomes report calling for action on elder abuse
Elder abuse in Queensland has been exposed as a systemic failure requiring urgent and coordinated reform, with the final report of the state parliamentary inquiry affirming the seriousness, complexity and moral weight of the issue. Source: Brisbane Archdiocese.
Brisbane Archdiocese says report shows urgent reforms needed
The Brisbane Archdiocese has welcomed the release of the Queensland Child Death Review Board’s report into system responses to child sexual abuse and has called for swift, coordinated action by governments and institutions to implement its reforms.Â
Brisbane shelter for homeless one step closer after $500,000 donation
Emmanuel City Mission is a step closer to providing ongoing overnight sanctuary for people sleeping rough on Brisbane’s streets after a $500,000 gift from the Brisbane City Council in its 2025-26 budget. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vinnies welcomes Queensland Budget’s support for homelessness
Queensland’s Crisafulli Government has handed down its first Budget this week, with Church providers welcoming support for people struggling in the state’s housing crisis. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Coercive control to become a criminal offence in Queensland
Frontline workers in Queensland are welcoming new laws that make coercive control a criminal offence as the state grapples with the ongoing scourge of domestic and family violence. Source: The Catholic Leader.