Queensland's outgoing human rights commissioner says he has lost sleep worrying about some juveniles "spending weeks and weeks" in the state's watch houses.
Katter's Australian Party MP Nick Dametto has formally resigned from state parliament to run for Townsville mayor — forcing a by-election in his north Queensland seat.
The head of Queensland's child safety inquiry says he "might need to subpoena" files from the department after hearing it was often "not" following its own legislation around preferred permanency options for children in care.
Kylie Truswell-Mobbs has been committed to stand trial for the murder of her husband David Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, after he was allegedly given a fatal dose of medication.
The Affinity Education Group chief executive Glen Hurley told the Brisbane inquiry — which is examining the quality and safety of early childhood education and care systems — he would have to take the question on notice.
Australia's complex surrogacy laws are under review, but in the meantime, couples like Alex and his husband say they are being pushed to look overseas to add to their families.
