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Queensland’s minister for the 2032 Olympics has been referred to the federal police over allegations he falsely enrolled to vote at a staffer’s home while not living there.

Tim Mander wrote to state and federal electoral authorities last month after details of his living arrangements after a separation from his wife of 44 years were made public.

While state laws allow MPs to be enrolled to vote in their electorate despite not living there, federal laws do not – and include criminal offences for providing false or misleading information.

In a statement on Thursday, an Australian Electoral Commission spokesperson said the agency had made enquiries about the matter and given Mander a chance to provide supporting evidence.

“While a determination has not been made, the AEC does consider that there is currently an absence of compelling evidence to determine Mr Mander resided at the enrolled address,” the spokesperson said.

“As such, on 19 May the AEC referred this matter to the AFP [Australian Federal Police] for their consideration, and any action they consider appropriate.”

“As the matters in question concern a potential criminal offence under the Criminal Code Act 1995, the appropriate authority to undertake any further investigation into these issues is the Australian Federal Police.”

Mander has previously denied wrongdoing.

Hi everyone, my daughter turns 16 this weekend, she wants to start driving then too but obviously the Transport office is closed. She has completed her PrepLs. Could we go in tomorrow and get her licence? I grew up in England so I’m very confused with it al over here 🫣 Any help much appreciated!

Report number QP2600948227
Hey all not sure where else to turn. Just feel useless sitting around waiting I’ve done everything else. Police have been contacted and report filed, I’ve gone to All frequented spots, I’ve called all the hospitals, we have been tracking his bank accounts and linkt to see if he’s gone through tolls or spent money but nothing since Sunday in either one. now I’m asking for help in here. He has been missing since Sunday night 6pm. He left the house told grandma he was going to friends house and hasn’t been seen since. The friend was contacted and said that there were never any plans for them to hang out which means he lied where he was going (very outbid character for him) He’s 24 and a quiet guy, he doesn’t drink, party or even go out much, he works hard and hangs out at home with family mostly. He doesn’t have any social media and is a old soul. He does have mental health struggles which is why I’m so worried. While he has taken his car for a drive just to unwind in the past it’s only ever for a couple of hours and never overnight. His phone goes straight to voicemail and has since at least 2am on Monday morning (again out if character)
Nothing adds up yet all the worst scenarios are running through my head. Please please please if anyone sees his car can you reach out. He drives a 2002 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO it’s a light goldy silver colour. REGO is 639GSQ
He is from Logan area and was last seen near Hillcrest. However could have gone anywhere so please if anyone sees the car let me know.
(I’m asking for the car because I know it’s more identifiable than a strangers face. He loves his car and would at least be near it, I’m also worried it’s somewhere remote or gone off road with bad weather and hasn’t been spotted yet)
Thanks in advance for everyone’s help
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Sir Jarrod, being, well, Sir Jarrod Joh.

My mother has had a rough 10+ years: facing extreme DV, controlling/narcissistic abuse, exposure to drug use/related circles and continues to cope poorly through the use of overworking and alcohol. She escaped from that abusive relationship maybe 7 or so years ago and has been steadily rebuilding most of her life since. Her personality, character and mental state have never quite been the same and we (my sibling and I) can tell she is still in a very dark place which is never not hard for us to see and feel. She's around 60+ years of age and has been working on her feet all of her life (line cooking since she was a teenager to now standing on her feet all day as a Traffic C) to what seems like no end (minimal savings, working hard without building stability or consistent happiness). I've tried in the past to push her towards more accommodating careers (like a sit down admin/office job) but her self esteem is so low that it always ended up in a type of 'not good enough'/'not smart enough" defeat. Alcohol has always been a love of hers, and understandable 'makes her feel better' about alot of the things that goes on in her head and heart - but it is becoming more and more clear to us that the strain of our relationships and the roadblock towards her healing always comes back to the alcohol. Although she only allows herself to drink on her two days off, the pattern dwelling and circling around in the same painful memories and dark emotions is always the same - I guess confused with the sense of 'strength' she seems to feel she gets from it. Besides all of this, there are moments where she is her old, strong and gentle self, and I really do think with proper help and push she could unburden herself from these cycles and self harm (and selfishly we could enjoy our time spent together without regression into all the trauma). A huge contributor to her mental (and probs literal) survival in those worst years was her companion dog. He came with her after she left the relationship and was I guess her rock. Unfortunately, he passed a few years ago, after which loneliness and reclusively seemed to be added to her 'lot'. I know that the logistics of finding affordable living that can house her and another dog would be difficult, but certainly possible and something I intend to work hard on making happen as I know how much of a difference that would make (she has so much love to give fr, it's just buried and mixed up in all the trauma).

Basically TLDR::

1. Recommendations for ptsd/trauma informed psychologist in SEQLD area that will help in getting a diagnosis and therapy that doesn't "spook her" so to speak. We are relatively low income, so if rebates exist for mental health for a 60 year old that would be ideal!

2. What price range are we looking at generally speaking? Plus how many sessions does it take to assess and begin treatment (not necessary finish) and what does that involve? I hope to get her started on the journey and if she thinks its helping she could take over

3. Am I able to book or purchase psych appointments for someone else? If not, how do I get the ball rolling? She hates when I spend my money so Im hoping she'd feel obliged to go - Is that bad?

4. Job market for mature age/seniors is terrible, what other options are there for her where I don't need to watch her standing in the sun for 40+hrs a week?

5. Help me think outside of the box to solution for low-cost rentals for single people with some form of dog friendly yard - suburbs (where employment is likely also), financial assistance (she's a stubborn work horse - but its killing her)

6. What did you do and what worked in similar situations with your afflicted family/friends?

Any advice on any of these issues would be of great, great help! Thank you

Just got me thinking with the Stafford by-election today...

Queensland’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws seem popular because people want tougher responses to serious crime. But if a government is also underperforming in areas like public transport, infrastructure, public education, housing, and long-term energy policy, is being “tough on crime” alone really a good tradeoff?

Do people think stronger crime policies outweigh weaker performance in other areas of government? Or is this more about politics and perception than actual long-term outcomes?

Genuinely curious about the current LNP Government performance in Government so far? Have you personally seen improvements in your own life/family, colleagues, friends or community?

What other policies than crime/youth justice or actions do you think they’ve implemented that improved us in Queensland?

Also I believe under the previous Government, crime statistics were still generally trending downward overall.. may be not fast enough so did people feel the response wasn’t strong/fast enough? Was it the perception of crime being amplified by media coverage and political messaging or do you think the concern was fully justified regardless of the stats? Just looking around at all the issues such as the degraded Rail Services, cancellation of Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 to GC Airport, cancellation of the Maroochydore heavy rail and replaced by buses, as well as all the other key infrastructure projects not getting prioritised. Only thing I can think of is a brand new shiny stadium at Victoria Park. Is this adequate?

Me and my girlfriend are looking at travelling up to Port Douglas around June/July this year (we are from Melbourne). I was planning on surprising her by asking her to marry me.

So I'm after advice and recommendations on where to do this in the Port Douglas area as I have never been there myself and it could be hard to scope out spots (only can look up online, but that is limited) whilst there.

Is there any spots to consider? Places that you would highly recommend?

The idea at sunset with a nice view is appealing - I've seen Rex Smeal Park is probably the better option for sunset.

Thanks!

I'm wanting to try to spend my money as locally as possible. I'm fine paying a higher price for things, or buying less, if I know most of the money stays locally, investing in local skills.

I'm having a hard time finding places that manufacture clothes in Queensland. I've found one that's Sydney based that says things like,
"We work together with local Sydney based cutters, makers and garment washers, ensuring quality and standards are maintained at each stage of production"

Are there equivalent Queensland based clothing businesses? I've been trying to find, but it seems so niche that your Google searches end up on business that have clothes with "designed in Australia​" made in somewhere cheap, but bigger marketing budgets to pump up their ratings.

Any local knowledge in this sub?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the Reddit experience so I'm apologising beforehand if I'm too unclear with this post, I'll give more detail in comments when asked.

So I will be studying as an international student in Australia after a couple of months. I've already got my visa and everything and will be staying in a Queensland city (of which I won't name) and my plan is to pursue psychology. In the country I come from, we do O and A levels. I studied law, psychology and history for my A levels, that's basically the college years equivalent to I think year 12-13 in Australia? I'm not sure but yea, I'm gonna start university in the country. My plan specifically is to study a bachelor's in psychological science in a regional university (of which I won't name but it's not a G8 uni). It's a 3 year degree of what I've seen and then a 1 year merit based honours. And then I plan on working for a few years if I can work in the country and then hopefully, a 2 year masters.

I've realised through research that after completing a masters in psychology e.g clinical psychology, you can become a registered psychologist. And that gives you a good PR pathway because ultimately, I wish to get PR in Australia because if that happens, then I can get the blue passport. It'll truly be a dream come true and I want to give my all to your country. So I'm asking if any of you do know, is studying psychology a good option in the country especially for Queensland? In terms of the job market and demand? I've seen reports that there's a shortage in mental health workers in the country and therapists are in demand. I would go into therapy when I do masters because you only become a therapist when you're a licenced psychologist.

If any of you know anything about this, please do let me know, I'll be very grateful and looking forward to living in your country soon...

Just having a bit of toast and I see Mayver's peanuts come from Argentina due to "scarcity" of local product. Is it just no longer a profitable exercise? Or do we send them all overseas like gas? I have noticed this with sunflower oil as well, do we still have sunflower growers?