Morning everyone. The Liberal National government in Queensland has repeatedly said it would “put victims at the heart” of the state’s justice policies – but we have an exclusive report today on how a panel of victim-survivors of domestic violence saw their report buried after it slammed police handling of cases and called for civilian reviews.Plus: the incoming Labor president says concerns about personal safety are hindering how politicians do their job, economists say the renewal of the Middle East conflict makes rate hikes more likely here, and Zendaya has been accused of lacking “cultural knowledge” by wearing ancient jewellery.AustraliaIncoming Labor president Kate Ellis. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/The Guardian
‘Make a difference’ | The incoming Labor president, Kate Ellis, says toxicity in politics is spilling into the broader community and public debate, warning threats against MPs’ safety are limiting how elected politicians do their jobs.
Exclusive | The Queensland government has buried the findings of its own working group of domestic violence victim-survivors, after their report was heavily critical of police responses and called for a “civilian review mechanism” to escalate complaints about police.
