The sudden removal of children’s human rights proves – yet again – why Queensland needs an upper house | Scott Prasser
A second chamber makes governments more careful about what they propose – without one they can exercise control unchallenged
The ALP Palaszczuk government last week rushed 14 new laws and amendments through Queensland’s unicameral parliament without prior parliamentary committee review.
Most worryingly, this included suspending the Human Rights Act – for the second time – to allow for detention of children in adult watch houses following a recent court challenge to the legality of the practice. Other changes included to laws on public drunkenness and police surveillance of sex work-related issues.
Law (Australia) | The Guardian
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