Capacity halved for Pinkenba quarantine facility as international arrivals could quarantine at home
The Federal Government is looking at halving capacity for their proposed Pinkenba quarantine facility in Queensland, after the state suggested international arrivals could quarantine at home sooner than expected.
Inquest into death of Iranian refugee "could have been prevented"
Queensland state coroner has handed down findings as to whether the death of Iranian refugee, Omid Masoumali, on the island of Nauru could have been prevented.
Mr Masoumali suffered significant burns after setting himself alight in front of a United Nations Delegation five years ago.
Proposed voter ID laws raises concerns for Australians
Voters will be required to show identification at the next federal election under new legislation proposed by the Morrison Government.
The proposed voter ID laws would require voters to submit forms of identification ranging from driver’s licenses, passports, Medicare cards, government letters, power bills and bank statements.
Calls growing for UK government to speed up evacuation of LGBTQ+ Afghans
Calls are growing for the UK government to speed up the evacuation of gay, lesbian and transgender Afghans after the first LGBTQ+ group of 29 arrived safely in Britain, but left many behind to face an uncertain fate.
Large numbers of LGBTQ+ Afghans linked to the previous administration are stranded in Kabul, after the Taliban recently announced their rule would not respect LGBTQ+ rights.
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Brisbane based biotechnology company set to launch needle-free patches for delivering COVID 19 vaccines
Brisbane-based biotechnology company, Vaxxas, is set to launch clinical trials delivering a COVID-19 vaccine with needle-free patches from mid-next year.
Queenslanders offered jab vouchers as state reaches 80% vaccination rate
Queenslanders yet to receive their COVID-19 vaccine are being offered $10 vouchers to spend at their local club if they roll up their sleeves.
To receive the voucher, residents must first visit their local vaccination hub to get their first jab where they'll receive the voucher.
Study that upheld Victoria's strict mask mandate criticised as "low grade" evidence
A study by The Burnet Institute and the Kirby Institute which was relied on by the Victorian government to justify its strict mask mandate that saw thousands of Victorians fined has been criticised by some doctors and epidemiologists as extremely “low grade” evidence.
Israeli Minister unable to attend COP26 climate summit due to venues lack of wheelchair access
Israel’s minister of energy and water resources, Karine Elharrar could not attend the COP26 climate summit on Monday due to the venue’s lack of wheelchair accessibility.
Elharrar (EL HAR ARE) also has muscular dystrophy and waited for two hours outside after organisers refused to let her enter the compound in her wheelchair.
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