Monday 12/7/21 10am Zedlines
Your 10am Zedlines with Imogen, Shreya and Sitara.
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LNP demands the Griffin Report, investigating COVID-19 breaches
The LNP is demanding the Griffin Report, which investigates COVID-19 breaches, to be released before the Premier’s estimates hearing on the 16th of July.
The report will detail how the unvaccinated COVID ward receptionist contracted COVID-19 and spread it, which led to Queensland’s third lockdown this year.
$380 million to go into the state’s economy
The Queensland Government has indicated that $380 million will go into the state’s economy over the next 6 months through government-approved major events.
As Queensland’s tourism industry remains a key part in rebuilding the state’s economy, the Premier says it is important that local and interstate Australians feel welcome to visit the state.
Calls to raise awareness of the stigma Diabetes sufferers face
A report by Diabetes Australia has found that thousands of Queenslanders face stigma and shame because of their diabetes.
Diabetes Queensland CEO Sturt Eastwood is asking people to be more aware of the pressure placed on these individuals, and offer understanding and support.
Melbourne announces Australia's first purpose-built LGBTQI+ centre
Melbourne has announced Australia's first purpose-built LGBTQI+ centre. Victoria governments says this will allow community members to connect and celebrate who they are, learn about their history and appreciate art and performances.
Criticism over new Government COVID-19 vaccination advertisement
The Australian government’s new COVID vaccination advertisement campaign is receiving criticism from its viewers.
The federal government will air an ad on Sunday night, showing a woman on a ventilator in the hospital gasping for air, given that in some cases of coronavirus it can harm the lungs.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins the country's delayed elections
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the country's delayed elections.The board said Mr Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won 410 out of 436 seats, giving him another five-year term in office.
A new government is expected to be formed in October. However, there are concerns about the election's integrity.
Monday 12/7/21 9am Zedlines
Your 9am Zedlines with Shreya, Imogen and Sitara.
Image credit: Queensland Government.
Concerns over 'Check in Qld' app
Katter’s Australian Party Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto warns the mandatory ‘Check in Qld’ app is a form of ‘Big Brother’ style mass community surveillance.
Mr Dametto has argued the police should be prohibited from accessing the data, especially if the Queensland Government wants to maintain community confidence.
More Holiday Dollars vouchers to be released in effort to boost Queensland tourism
Queensland is set to boost the tourism sector recovery as 38,000 Holiday Dollars vouchers are expected to be released.
Furthermore, the Sunshine State has $380 million worth of major events planned for the second half of 2021, including a cycling festival, an outback golf tournament, and the TV WEEK Logie Awards.