Common(wealth) Knowledge #71: Queensland and federal governments to overhaul privacy legislation
The Queensland and Commonwealth governments are set to introduce changes to privacy laws with wildly different consequences.
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Common(wealth) Knowledge #63: Ban on religious knives in Queensland schools overturned
A Queensland law introduced to prevent knife crime has been found to discriminate against Sikhs.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #60: Is the pension age racist?
Aboriginal man Dennis Fisher unsuccessfully challenged the pension age by relying on his shorter life expectancy.
Fadden by-election: Could the seat turn from safe LNP to a Labor - or independent - gain?
The by-election is being held as a result of the resignation of LNP MP Stuart Robert.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #56: Queensland youth justice system examined by High Court
High Court upholds Queensland legislation that treats adult and child guilty verdicts differently.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #39: Overriding the Human Rights Act and supremacy of Parliament
A look at human rights protections in Australia and the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty.
Controversy grows over the Gabba redevelopment for 2032 Olympic Games
A Greens MP has labelled one decision an "absolute disgrace".
Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?
Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.
'F*ck!': The moment a drag racing car went airborne & crashed in front of families in Ipswich
Sam Fenech has been named as the driver killed in the horror crash.
Driver killed & camera operator hospitalised after crash at racing event that was captured on camera
It happened in front of families at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland.
Wild footage shows massive lightning bolts in Brisbane
The worst affected areas were North Lakes, Murrumba Downs and Scarborough.
LIVE: Everything we know so far about the Gold Coast helicopter crash
At least 4 people were killed when 2 choppers collided near Sea World.
FULL REPLAY: Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold honoured at memorial service
The two officers killed in last Monday's deadly ambush in Wieambilla have been farewelled.
6 News looking for young passionate journalists to join growing team
In 2023, we'll celebrate our 4th birthday.
LIVE UPDATES: Products recalled as Australia deals with potentially hallucinogenic spinach
Recalls have been issued by multiple retailers.
Innocent neighbour killed in Qld shooting was set to celebrate 26th anniversary on Tuesday
58-year-old Alan Dare was killed on Monday night, with a vigil held in Chinchilla overnight.
Wieambilla shooting: Everything we know after 6 people were shot dead in regional Queensland
2 police officers are among the dead.
ABC launches investigation after host claims account was 'interfered' with amid trans porn 'likes'
Steve Austin has since deleted his Twitter account.
Ex-LNP candidate selling home he allegedly lied about about living in
Former Lilley candidate Vivian Lobo said in May he intended to live at the property.
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