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. 

Queensland Vaccination Vouchers

The Queensland government is partnering with twenty nine community clubs across the state to hand out gift vouchers to Queenslanders who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination.

A total of 7,250 vouchers worth $10 each are up for grabs across major regional centres, including Townsville, Rockhampton, and Toowoomba, in an effort to further increase vaccination rates statewide.

TAFE Course to Help Youth Justice System

The Queensland Government’s ‘transition to success program’ has partnered with TAFE to deliver a farm-hand course for teenagers in the youth justice system that aims to cover essential skills they need for a life on the land. 

This decision is targeted towards Townsville teens and aims to cover areas such as farm machinery operation and weed and pest control. 

MP Tim Smith Doubts Political Career After Drink-Driving Crash

Disgraced Victorian Liberal MP Tim Smith’s future career in politics is in doubt as Liberal leader Matthew Guy has publicly urged him not to contest the next election.

Guy’s request comes after Smith crashed his car while driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.131, which is more than twice the legal limit. 

Proposed Voter ID Laws Critised

The Federal Government’s proposed voter ID laws have been criticised by human rights advocates and political opponents describing them as a hindrance to democracy. 

The Morrison government’s legislation would require voters to present a form of ID at polling stations,  in an attempt to crack down on voter fraud to improve the integrity of the electoral system. 

Biden Criticises China's Lack of Climate Change Leadership

US President Joe Biden has accused China for failing to show leadership on climate change by criticising the leaders for not attending the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Speaking at the UN summit, Mr Biden has aimed to forge a new climate agreement and left to question China on what value they are providing on the issue. 

Israel's Energy Minister Denied Access to COP26 Venue Because of Wheelchair Accessibility

Israel’s energy minister Karine Elharrar was unable to participate in the first full day of the United Nations COP26 summit because the venue was not accessible by wheelchair. 

Ms Elharra who has muscular dystrophy says she was taken to several entrances but could not gain access to the conference grounds. 

$400m Queensland Fire Ant Project 'Ineffective'

The Queensland Government’s four hundred million dollar  program to eradicate  fire ants has failed to deliver its goal in stopping the march of pests in areas of the State’s southeast. 

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud says we are halfway through the ten-year national program lead by the Queensland Government, and it is not on target or budget.