Irresponsible Youth Justice changes leave Queenslanders with no real options
Proposed new Queensland youth justice laws aimed to improve community safety will not keep the community safer.
Politicians turn backs on kids and community safety
The decision to disband the parliamentary committee tasked with delivering answers to Queensland’s youth crime is deeply concerning for the community, victims and the hundreds of children languishing in detention centres and adult watchhouses across Queensland.
2024 Heat Survey: Surging power prices put Queenslanders’ health at risk
An increasing number of Queenslanders are battling serious health issues because they cannot pay their electricity bills, according to the latest ACOSS/QCOSS 2024 Heat Survey.
Heatwave injustice: human rights impact of extreme temperatures
In this month’s human rights blog, CLCQ’s Monica Taylor examines the intersection of the climate crisis and human rights. As the climate crisis intensifies, Monica writes, we must urgently prepare our communities for the devastating impacts that our brutally hot summers will bring.
Shock QCOSS report shines a spotlight on cost of living crisis
The annual QCOSS Living Affordability in Queensland Report, released today found Brisbane led the nation with the highest rent, energy, insurance, and health price increases.
New Queensland Premier must keep a laser sharp focus on housing and cost of living
The Queensland Council of Social Service congratulates the Honourable Dr Steven Miles on becoming the State’s 40th Premier and the Honourable Cameron Dick for becoming Deputy Premier.
Statement on Queensland leadership
The Queensland Council of Social Service wishes to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of outgoing Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
QCOSS urges State Government to act on Youth Justice Plan
QCOSS CEO Aimee McVeigh is calling on the State Government to develop a new Youth Justice Strategy, given the current strategy is due to expire this month.
