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"For some of the new offences, the maximum penalty for a child will increase to life detention (where that is currently only the maximum penalty if the offence is particularly heinous and involves the commission of violence against a person). For those offences, if a child is sentenced to life they will be liable to the same 15 year mandatory minimum non-parole period that applies to an adult."

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Link: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/bill.first.exp/bill-2025-079

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Do we know what offences?

A recent article suggests a Sunshine Coast survivor of sexual abuse can no longer prosecute her case due to undergoing EMDR therapy.

"Eye Movement and Desensitisation 'Reprocessing'."

Is a process of psychotherapy designed to help the brain heal from trauma.

Without going into details of the therapy itself, it is classed as a form of forensic hypnosis and is therefore discounted as evidence once undergone due to the fact it can alter memories.

According to the DPP and QPS an eyewitness testimony must remain entirely unaffected by external circumstances.

What is everyone's thoughts regarding this?

I run a sub for politics in Queensland and I do promise the community it is interesting.

Even more so now Pauline Hanson has been jumping up and down the polls and did that interesting NPC address.

Do we hope for more? I certainly do :p.

But on a serious note. If you enjoy qld politics or at least just want to see what is being discussed and is a currrent issue come along to r/Queensland_Politics it is for **"everyone"**

Hope to see you there and much love to this sub.

The recent/not so recent results of the Stafford by election, showed that Labor struggled in a former stronghold seat.

The primary vote fell by 7.98% to 30.79% while the LNP won the primary vote by 40.34%.

The only "saving grace" was that Labor was saved by a strong flow of preferences from minor parties aka The Greens, Legalise Cannabis, and the Animal Justice Party) which got them over the line.

Meaning Luke Richmond was only saved by preference.

If ONP vote trends continue and they test this seat, what might happen..

Government News:

1. 50 cent fares are becoming permanent (locked in).

2. SEQ Water prices are being locked in for two years.

3. $250 million into Child Safety Reform including a Queensland Protection Commission.

4. 35.5 billion health budget into the "hospital rescue plan".

5. $800 million into the Copperstring Electricity Project. (Critical mineral extraction).

Issues

* Housing Market is accelerating, median price is becoming $1 million.

* Regional Qld migration is exploding. (GC, Toowoomba, Douglas).

If I missed anything or you want to do something new, feel free to make a new post or comment underneath

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[Last edited 29 June 2026]

Hey everyone! I'm u/Mark_297, the founding moderator of r/Queensland_Politics.

Just a post to remind everyone of the purpose of the sub and my role. Whilst I have been inactive a bit, I plan on changing that if I can and apologise.

This subs (community's) goal is to be a safe open democratic space for people from all political backgrounds, except extreme fascism and communism advocation.

A place to discuss "Queensland Politics" at "your level" free from discrimination (but not critique or challenge). So no need to be experts or to be judged for lack of knowledge.

"Our" rules and creed reflect this.

My role and other moderators role is to:

1. Help facilitate the subs main aim and purpose.

2. Join in to a degree and post and comment and be a part of the community. But not overpolice or overstep.

3. Reflect the community we are creating and reside in but still be independent in view etc.

If you have concerns or want to talk message :)

A poll for the Qld Politcs sub community. What's your first preference and why? Feel free to tell us why in the comments below and discuss.

View Poll

1. Slow down/shut down migration.

2. Bring back negative gearing, walk back changes.

3. Support nuclear energy.

4. Cut off subsidies for renewable energy.

5. Subsidise business start ups and farmers.

6. Increase gas and coal investment.

7. Capital gains tax targets young Australians cancel it. (1/10 is a lot of people)

8. Sack Human Rights Commissioner and Dr Anna Cody for their transgender bias and attack on biological sex discrimination against women.

9. AI Insurgency and the effect of it on people and society should be regulated and not left in the hands of the people through mechanisms.

[Economic wellbeing of everyday Australians].

10. Shut down the SBS and dramatically change the ABC to a subscription service only in the city. Offering a free service to rural areas.

11. Reign in government spending, pay down debt.

12. Invest in small business.

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Personal reflection:

Sounds like the Liberal Party 10 years ago.

I also find it very interesting she stated that went she went to the EU and asked them if they wanted to make economic deals, they said to her, not until you comply with climate change. Regardless of political persuasion that is concerning.

I note she hasn't changed just done a Greens Qld, as in learnt to bend to issues the electorates care about..