Queensland’s Premier Crisafulli is in the news over proposed laws banning pro-Palestinian slogans. He’s been leader since 2020, Queensland’s 41st premier since 2024.
On January 19, 2026, 19-year-old Canadian Piper James was found dead on Queensland's K'gari island, her body surrounded by dingoes. An autopsy indicated drowning as the likely cause, with dingo bites occurring post-mortem. Following observations of aggressive dingo behavior, Queensland authorities euthanized six dingoes from a pack of ten to enhance public safety, sparking debate over conservation and tourism impacts.
Queensland will become the first Australian state to outlaw slogans like "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" following the Bondi terror attack. The proposed laws aim to criminalise hate speech, with penalties up to seven years in prison, amid concerns over incitement and rising antisemitism.